Matt B. Davis

Flat Out Fitness Race, CrossFit vs Hybrid Reality, and the Future of Mass-Participation Training

TOPICS:• Matt’s CrossFit vs Hybrid rant• Why “CrossFit is dead” / “HYROX is better” clickbait is garbage• Mass-participation fitness trends vs forging elite fitness• Why hybrid races are winning right now• Flat Out UK: format, stations, judging, and accessibility• Matt’s upcoming Amazfit coverage at HYROX Chicago DESCRIPTION:Matt opens with a full rant on CrossFit, hybrid…

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Wade Diebner and Mark Mastrov Claim Exclusive Rights to Negotiate Purchase of CrossFit

A consortium led by Wade Diebner, a Silicon Valley investor, and Mark Mastrov, the fitness entrepeneur, who built and sold 24 Hour Fitness and Crunch Fitness, claims to have secured exclusive rights to negotiate the acquisition of CrossFit Inc. from its private-equity owner, Berkshire Partners, Mr. Diebner said in an interview. The group says it…

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We fix HYROX burpees. Know your rower power curve. ATHX announces America.

Topics Covered:• DEKA relay strategy and pairing by strengths• The rower power curve and why drive then pull matters• HYROX ticket trends, pricing, and schedule saturation• Flex Pass, transfers, and resale• U.S. travel limits vs Europe• ATHX format and how it could push HYROX• BBJ judging fix with tighter lane lines• Shoes for training and…

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HYROX Atlanta Recap. HYROX Phoenix and HYROX Vegas News.

Matt, Cheryl Snow, and Ugly Dave break down HYROX Atlanta and how the on-site vibe compares to the early Chicago majors. We look at live streams from the weekend, why crowds ebb and flow, and what is working for coverage. Matt recaps his HYROX Doubles with Clayton, including the extra lap mix-up, the hamstring twinge…

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HYROX Ticket Price Comparison

A review of recent and upcoming HYROX races shows a clear spread in entry fees depending on where athletes compete. Location Local USD Toronto, Canada CA$180 $132 Melbourne, Australia A$209 $138 Bordeaux, France €124 $142 London, United Kingdom £125 $159 Dublin, Ireland €140 $161 Dallas, United States $175 $175 Chicago, United States $180 $180 .Source:…

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HYROX Men’s Elite 15 Update

Fastest HYROX Stuttgart, Germany – Men’s Results Five athletes in the hunt for Elite 15 status raced in Stuttgart and the cutoff reshuffled. Below is the updated picture from 7 to 20 based on each athlete’s two fastest verified times this season. 7. Sean Noble — new average 54:55Times used: 54:45 Stuttgart + 55:04 BirminghamMove:…

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Jake Dearden/LT Games Finish Line

Jake Dearden joins the show to talk about his 2025 HYROX season, training philosophy, and what it’s like competing among the world’s best hybrid athletes. We dive into the ongoing debate of volume vs. intensity, HYROX’s new athlete license rules, and how the sport is evolving across Europe and the U.S. We also get into:–…

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HYROX ATL Preview. LT Games Recap! Deadly Dozen USA Updates. Dave Does 3 Deadlies in Canada.

Halloween week brings one of the busiest stretches of the hybrid fitness season with HYROX Atlanta on deck, Deadly Dozen Chicago wrapped, and Life Time Games making its debut in Minneapolis. Matt sits down with Cheryl, Lauren, Dave, and Marcus Wallace to break down every storyline including HYROX’s updated Atlanta course map, the latest on…

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LT Games 2025 Coverage: Livestream, Leaderboard, and Featured Athletes

Everything You Need for the First-Ever Life Time Games The inaugural Life Time Games are happening today, bringing together elite hybrid athletes from CrossFit, HYROX, DEKA, and beyond. Use the links below to follow along throughout the day. Quick Links What Are the Life Time Games? – Overview of the format, divisions, and what makes…

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Charlie Botterill Talks HYROX Momentum, Elite 15 Strategies, and the Future of the Sport.

Fresh off an incredible stretch of racing, Charlie Botterill joins the Hybrid Fitness Media Podcast to talk about what’s been working, how he’s balancing travel and training, and what comes next in the Elite 15 season. In This Episode: – How Charlie turned momentum from Hamburg into a five-race streak across Europe.– The latest on…

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