Y7 Studio founder Sarah Larson Levey says she was left out of decisions affecting the yoga brand she built for more than a decade as FitLab moved operations to VM Fitness this summer. FitLab publicly announced its acquisition of Y7 in February 2025, describing the company as a nine-studio yoga chain operating in New York,…
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HYROX says it will adjust its rules following a hygiene incident during the HYROX Beijing race weekend. After yesterday’s series of events, Hybrid Fitness Media asked HYROX Co-Founder Christian Toetzke how future events like this could be handled and whether rule changes were being considered. “Very unfortunate situation and we will adjust the rules, as…
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Y7 Studio Company has told employees it is shutting down its current studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Austin, while coaches say expected payroll did not arrive last Friday. In an email reviewed by Hybrid Fitness Media, Vin Micelli wrote that the two New York locations still open will hold their final classes Friday….
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We were live in Crystal Palace last weekend for the first ever Deadly Dozen World Champs. We spoke with a ton of podium finishers plus more in attendance. Gemma RouseDavid ParkinAlexia YannarosJude ReynoldsHoyeon YooRachel HodgkinsonNatalie Lawrence & Jana LebenstedtFabian Eisenlauer & Jennifer NikolausTony Revell & Ciaran ParkinsonNatalie Crompton & Rachel HodgkinsonJude Reynolds & Chad HeadfordTobias…
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HYROX founders Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürste are back in control of the company. Matt, Cheryl, Dave, and Kevin discuss what the ownership change may mean for the future of HYROX, including Elite 15 prize money and why racers likely will not see immediate changes. Kevin shares his experience as a Core Head Judge at…
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In an exclusive interview with Matt B. Davis of Hybrid Fitness Media, HYROX co-founder Christian Toetzke said he and Moritz Fuerste are regaining a controlling stake in the fitness racing company through a buyback of shares held by Infront. The transaction is being led by Toetzke and Fuerste, with investment from L Catterton and WndrCo,…
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Returning to Ayr, Scotland to capture HPX 2026. We interviewed the podium from all categories, plus a few others, and the man behind the race, Liam Walker. Mixed Women Men Check out some great photos from the event. Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From…
Read MoreRagnar Trail Wisconsin is taking place after Marathon County confirmed its outstanding invoice had been paid in full. Several financial issues have dogged Ragnar and its parent company, FitLab, in recent months. Hybrid Fitness Media has been following the story of race cancellations, unpaid bills, and uncertainty around the future of the brand. After initially…
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Customers seeking information about the 2026 Reach the Beach race, scheduled for later this month, were directed to contact one of the cofounders of Reach The Beach, Mike Dionne. Mike is not currently an employee of Ragnar or its parent company, FitLab. The emails from Ragnar stated “Hello, I would reach out to: michaelj.dionne@gmail.com. He…
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Lars Rademaker joins Matt to talk HYROX racing, SkiErg and RowErg efficiency, and why going faster on the machines is not always the goal. Lars explains his approach to damper settings, recovering during the race, compromised running, and the techniques that can help athletes save energy for the second half. They also get into Squad…
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