Javier Escobar

Coach Alec molded me from a below average athlete, to a strong endurance athlete. In addition throughout our journey he was able to maintain and improve upon my strength still throwing up some decent deadlifting, squat and overhead presses. This was my first coaching program. Overall I loved the build up over the years, coach would take a look at my goals and give me his honest feedback on what he thought I could accomplish within a time frame.

The Hybrid Athlete programing is legit, and you're able to round out your fundamentals and perform at a high level. I'm one of 7 people to complete 100 miles at the World's Toughest Mudder, since its inception in 2011.

Jennifer Sprague

"Prior to being introduced to hybrid training and CHP (shout out Dru Madrid), I thought it wasn't possible to do both endurance and strength. I've always been a runner and tried almost every flavor of group studio training that ultimately were all conditioning (HIIT, light weights, high volume, and no progression).

With CHP and incorporating true strength training (touched a bbell for the first time ever), I've finally seen improvements in my muscle tone and body comp. I also love that I can perform and improve without workouts that "redline" and leave me completely exhausted the rest of the day. Also, it's a fun party trick to tell folks you only run 3 days a week in prep for a marathon.

I really appreciate Anthony's straightforward approach that pushes me to perform, but also can intuit when I need to step back or need some extra encouragement.

He also does a wonderful job with meaningful programming even with concurrent goals and external challenges (travel, no gym, etc). I came to CHP after a significant weight loss. Though I was thrilled to be at a healthy weight for the first time in my life, I felt frail and didn't love how I looked. CHP training has drastically improved my body comp and has also boosted my self-confidence that bleeds over into other areas of my life especially professionally and being willing to take risks.

I've completed a sub-4 hr marathon, impromptu backyard ultra (30 mi), hiking 80 miles in a week with significant elevation and feeling great, squatting more than my bodyweight, visible delts!"

Lorraine Painchaud

She has helped me get stronger not only physically, but mentally as well. She acknowledges my issues in myself and helps me to work through them in a realistic manner (doesn’t just say don’t worry or stress about it). She has also helped me become a better coach for my clients. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with her.

I’ve been doing some form of Hybrid Training on my own before I knew it was actually a thing. I thought it was wrong to want to be good and work at so many different things when most athletes seemingly have their “Thing”. I love that no matter what my next event is, Ariana will help me prepare for it physically and mentally while still including other modalities that I love.

Hands down, my heart rate zones have improved so much. I can’t even believe the difference in what I can do with a lower HR now.

If you’re even thinking about working with Ariana, or any of the other CHP coaches, this is your sign to do it.

Alexandre Rouleau

This was my first time really committing to a specific program long term. Love the ability to always be ready to tackle any challenge thrown my way. Alex has vast knowledge, very supportive, always willing to find solutions to problems. Also just a great guy I look up to. Ability to perform across different disciplines really makes me feel bulletproof. I feel like there’s no challenge that Alex puts in front of me I can’t do because of how well he prepares me for it. I obtained completion of the Knight of Sufferlandria, 200KM bike ride holding 200 watts the whole way through, 400 LB back squat, 500 LB deadlift, sub 6 mins mile run. All of it has been such an amazing experience hard to pick one.

Whitney Taylor

I first want to say that the experience far exceeded any expectation I had. I went into this coaching hoping to gain a better understanding of how to properly combine strength and endurance for an Xterra Triathlon and came out with not only so much knowledge but I move better, I'm stronger, and faster! It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Alex went into such depth with his responses around training questions, movement, and the importance of doing what's right for your body, at that time which is something I feel is rare from coaching. Alex also completely changed my deadlift and my mindset around it. I hated deadlifting before this training, I was bad at it and I thought it was a movement I would just never do well. And then, Alex gave me a couple cues, he realized where my weaknesses were and now I love deadlifting! I was able to pull my old PR of 225 , 2 days after a 25K trail races. A happy day for me! 

My favorite part about the training was the structure. Alex worked with my schedule and then built out a program I knew would be consistent and flow with what I was doing. I knew what to expect each day, even training for a triathlon and trying to build strength, the days I had one modality, I was done within an hour. The programming is efficient and effective. I also really appreciated the fact I could see myself making progress every week, this structure makes the workouts far more exciting.

I went into this wanting to get learn, hopeful to gain a little strength and figure out where I could improve with my off road triathlon and I came out... 1. Not being fearful of pushing heavy weight over my head. PR in all OH Press movements 2. My entire body is stronger & faster - I move better and I can move weight around better. 3. More power on the bike 4. PR Deadlift 5. PR my swim & bike in my Xterra 6. The two most important things I gained were confidence in my abilities and my body, as well as a far better understanding of what works for my body.