Matt B. Davis

XENOM Introduces the Elite Performance Index

XENOM has released more details on how its competition will be scored, building on its previously announced format for the Decathlon of Fitness. If you missed the initial announcement, you can read our full breakdown here. The latest update introduces the Elite Performance Index, or EPI. The EPI is a points-based system designed to measure…

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Blame the Sled, Blame the Carpet, Blame Yourself

What actually makes a good coach: knowledge, experience, and careBlame the sled, blame the carpet, blame the erg. Or maybe it’s the pizza and beers the night beforeWhy most people pick the wrong coach and stay too longThe red flags: long bios, fake credentials, and “business coaches” who’ve never done anythingWhy authenticity is starting to…

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HYROX Fastest Times Ever!!!! DEKA SoCal New Set Up & New Machines And Late Start Times.

The Not So Live Show with Cheryl, Matt and special guest IanK from UKHXR. DEKA production upgrades: new start line, finish line, and overall feelThe new Lycan machines: faster times, different feel, and athlete reactionsWhy changing machines resets the entire leaderboardThe real issue: long wait times and races starting up to an hour lateJudging, volunteers,…

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HYROX Rules, Athlete Briefings, and the Question of Consistency

As HYROX continues its rapid global expansion, questions around rule clarity, enforcement, and communication are beginning to surface across multiple races. This is not about a single incident or a single call. It is about how rules are communicated, how they are enforced, and how athletes (elites and open racers alike) are expected to understand…

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Lexi Johnson Scales. ErgShoot (And Scores!) Josh Van Zeeland 2.0

Lexi Johnson built her platform long before she ever stepped onto a start line. What started as at-home workouts during COVID turned into a massive online and in-person community. Now she’s taking that base into competition, with clear strengths and a lot of room to grow. Then there’s ErgShoot, a new format trying to carve…

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The Hybrid Games Timeline: From Launch to Behrens Takeover

Here is our complete accounting of the ongoing situation with The Hybrid Games UK fitness race, based on reporting, public records, and direct claims. 2025 January 13, 2025 The Hybrid Games Limited is formed with Dale Walker and Keiran Higgins after working together on Hybrid Games NW. March (Approx) – Dale and Kieran have a…

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BEHRENS GROUP ANNOUNCES OWNERSHIP OF THE HYBRID GAMES UK FOLLOWING INSOLVENCY FILING

The Behrens Group announced Wednesday it has taken ownership of The Hybrid Games, two weeks after Walker James Limited, the company that operated the events throughout 2025, filed a notice of intention to enter administration. The announcement, posted to The Hybrid Games UK Instagram account, describes the transition as “a new era under new ownership”…

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HYROX EMEA London Championships 2026 Men’s Elite 15 Doubles Start List, Roll Downs, and Qualification Breakdown

How the Elite 15 Qualification System Works For Regionals Unlike the HYROX Majors, there are no automatic qualifiers for Regional Championships. In Elite Doubles, teams only need a single result from the previous 365 days to be eligible, with a cutoff date of February 27, 2026 for the EMEA Championships. There are also no automatic…

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HYROX EMEA Championships 2026 Women’s Elite 15 Doubles Start List, Roll-Downs, and Qualification Breakdown

How the Elite 15 Qualification System Works For Regionals Unlike the HYROX Majors, there are no automatic qualifiers for Regional Championships. In Elite Doubles, teams only need a single result from the previous 365 days to be eligible, with a cutoff date of February 27, 2026 for the EMEA Championships. There are also no automatic…

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Alyssa’s Unforunate Saliva Incident. Plus HYROX Age Group Roll Down Changes. HYROX Cancun, Race, Party Or Both. Plus Truth Over Access.

We start by catching up with Alyssa McElheny after her attempt to get a 2nd race in before the cutoff for The HYROX Warsaw Major. Saliva slowed her down, let’s find out why. Then the Not So Live Show with Cheryl, Matt and Dave. Summary We start with some old-school nostalgia before getting into HYROX…

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