If you’ve been wanting to try a different workout program but nothing is standing out, why not try a hybrid workout plan?
What’s that? Well, the technical definition is combining strength training and cardio workouts to increase athletic abilities.
My definition? Combine everything you want to do together, and go!
So, if you’re also interested in having a fun outdoor summer workout program, something that can be done at home OR at the gym, is a little bit of Crossfit, a little bit of running, a little bit of boxing and a little bit of bro lifting, I’ve got you because same!
I’m testing this new program and routine out this summer 2026 and if you’d like some early access to it and behind-the-scenes of how it’s going before it’s live, subscribe to my newsletter and get weekly updates and accountability.
Otherwise, let me break down exactly what we’re doing this year.
This post is all about the ultimate summer hybrid workout plan including running, boxing and strength.
So why hybrid training?
Well, I’ll be honest, I didn’t want to put a title to this because I knew it wouldn’t follow the norms of hybrid training.
If you’re like me, then you’ve seen hybrid training paired with Hyrox competitions taking over the fitness scene.
Nothing wrong with that! I love a new way for people to workout and compete.
But again, welcome to another workout style that is the BEST and the new trend to try.
So if you’re tired of new things but still having to follow certain rules or parameters, then maybe this take on hybrid training will help you.
Here’s the program:
Monday- Boxing + Upper Body
Tuesday– Run + Lower Body
Wednesday– Boxing + HIIT
Thursday– Run + Upper Body
Friday– Boxing + Lower Body
Saturday– run (maybe)
Sunday– rest day
How to approach
Now I’m coming at this fresh off winter chill, so there’s a learning curve to all of this.
Boxing
For boxing, we’re focusing on 10-20 minutes for each boxing session. So think of it as 5-10 combos, two times through.
And if you want some boxing combo ideas, I’ll send you some plus some other quick workout ideas when you join my newsletter.
If you want to know how to keep track of the rounds and timing, check out my Best Free Fitness Timer post for a full breakdown on how to set it up.
It’s exactly what I use every day! For both boxing AND running.
Speaking of running, let’s dive into that!
Running
This too, I’m not a runner, so we’re starting SLOW! Almost painfully slow but it’s what’s going to get us to stick with it.
This too will use the timer, but we’re focusing on 20-30 runs. The first week, you’re going to run for a minute, walk for a minute, and that will be about 10 rounds.
After each week, if you feel good about how it went, you add a minute and take away a few rounds.
So the following week you’ll run for 2 minutes, walk for a minute, and do that for about 8 rounds.
You keep adding running minutes and adjusting the rounds until you can run for 20 minutes straight. And after that, I plan to keep adding a minute to each run until…I don’t know. I’ve never gotten that far before!
But if you’d like some accountability during this, definitely subscribe to the newsletter down below and we’ll keep each other going this summer!
And finally become runners!
Strength
For strength we’re breaking things down into upper and lower days, twice a week. And this can be approached however you’d like!
I’m still messing around with what exercises I’m liking the most, but it really depends on what you’re looking to focus on.
Are you wanting to increase your squat, bench and deadlift? Then be sure to add those in.
Do you have a weak spot on your body, add those accessories in.
Not sure? Then check out my blog post 4 Week Beginner Full Body Gym Program For Confidence and Strength where I list some exercises to get started on.
Honestly, you could just combine this hybrid program and the beginner gym program if you’d like!
I usually pick 4-5 exercises, build up to my working set and then do 3 rounds of each.
Curious how to get stronger without following a concrete plan? Here’s what I’ve been doing for YEARS and I keep getting stronger or get back to my baseline when I fall off.
For accessory exercises, once I can do 15 reps, I up the weight.
For more compound exercises, once I can do 8-10 reps, then I add weight.
And it’s that simple!
HIIT
Finally, the last piece! And this one can be the most fun! HIIT
This too can be random or whatever you’d like to work on. I usually pick 3-5 exercises, set a timer for 15-20 minutes and try to get through as many rounds as possible.
Reps can range from 10-15 for each exercise, and the weight should be challenging enough that you can tell it’s there, but not enough that you can only do 2 rounds of it.
If you want to see what exercises and workouts I usually pull from, you can grab my Fitness Series that include 3 different workout ebooks as well as a bonus one with 100+ exercises to choose from.
Honestly, I usually fall back on these and the different workout structures whenever I’m doing a HIIT workout.
So check that out, otherwise as always, there’s free workout ideas when you join my newsletter.
This post was all about the ultimate summer hybrid workout plan including running, boxing and strength.
Outside of following my diary and how much I love and hate this plan, you’re all set!
If anything, I want you to see just how much fun you can have with your workouts in general.
I know for me, whenever I get into a slump with my gym plan, it’s usually because I really want to focus on something and can’t. Depending on if I’m following a specific plan, class structure or just stuck in a rut.
Hopefully this has given you control back to have fun and take back control of your health!
If you want some fun workout playlists, follow me on Spotify.
Otherwise, here are some great blog posts to check out after this one:
4 Week Beginner Full Body Gym Program For Confidence and Strength
Best Free Fitness Timer
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