Matt B. Davis

HYROX Athlete License Breakdown, Rally WV Recap, and DEKA Relay First Look

This week’s Not So Live Show covers HYROX’s new athlete license (anti-doping, code of conduct, first wave access, cost), what it means for the Elite 15 and the broader field, and whether Rally West Virginia or something like it could grow into a true mass participation alternative to HYROX and DEKA. We also get into:…

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HYROX Athlete License Required for Elite 15 Starting 2025/26 Season

HYROX has announced that beginning with the 2025/26 season, all Elite 15 competitors in both Singles and Doubles will be required to hold an Athlete License to race at Majors, Regionals, and the World Championships. The system launches with the first Major of the season in Hamburg this October. The license, valid for one season,…

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Fittest on Earth HYROX Update: Mat Fraser’s HWPO Backs Boston, PRVN Confirmed for Melbourne

HYROX continues to draw attention from top CrossFit names, with two major brands making announcements ahead of the fall race schedule. 5x CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser and his company HWPO Training have been named the title sponsor for HYROX Boston, scheduled for next month. Fraser himself competed in HYROX doubles in Las Vegas this…

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Deadly Dozen Faces The Music! Plus HYROX America Sales Dip?

Things get heated as Matt, Cheryl, Dave, and special guest Jay (joining from the UK) tackle the fallout from Deadly Dozen’s latest event. What started as a couple of Instagram clips spiraled into thousands of views, dozens of comments, and a full-blown debate about judging, movement standards, and world record legitimacy. The crew digs into…

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HYROX Sims and Corporate Cringe

Oscar Moreno spent 18 years in the Army with tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo. After retiring in 2020 he found DEKA FIT in 2022 and went all in, competing everywhere, qualifying for Worlds, and eventually opening Flagal Fitness in the San Fernando Valley. From there he launched the San Fernando Valley Games, a new…

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HYROX Conditioning Test (HCT)

The Output HYROX Conditioning Test (HCT) is a standardized four-interval workout designed to measure performance across HYROX-style movements. Athletes complete the test in one continuous session with short rest periods between intervals. Results are logged through the Output Capture App, making comparison and progress tracking simple. We recently spoke with Lauren Rantala, who helped develop…

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HPX Scotland Live Behind The Scenes

The first ever Hunner Percent Games happened last Sunday in Ayr, Scotland at the Riverside Sports Arena. We spoke with Graham Halliday and Kristopher McSherry, Joda Quiqley and Natalie Morrison| Jorg Gurney and Ross Walker | Creator Liam Walker |DJ/Photographer Zakk Wild |Coach Chelsea| Plus more from the HPX community. Full race results for the…

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DEKA Northeast Drama, Spartan Payouts, & HPX Scotland Quick Hits

This week on the Not So Live Show, we cover everything from CrossFit Games programming wins to DEKA Northeast’s blue-floor battles — plus quick hits from HPX Scotland. Matt, Cheryl, and Dave debate the “fitness racing” vs “hybrid” label, recap the Games’ biggest changes, and dig into the latest Spartan/DEKA payout controversy. We also hit…

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HYROX Coaches Camp with Lauren Rantala from Output

Lauren Rantala has been in the hybrid fitness racing scene since 2021. She and her husband, Marc, were the original U.S. team visiting gyms and inviting people to try this new thing called HYROX. Since then, she’s moved on to work with Output Sports and was brought out this week for the first-ever Red Bull…

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Drug Olympics. First Day At The New Gym. Deadly Dozen NY.

.Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it’s the Not So Live Show. It’s always up on Youtube Monday Night and on…

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