Podcast: Hybrid Fitness Media

HYROX Ottawa Recap.Dave Wins Awards! Cheryl Does HCT. Matt Tries Something New.

Dave’s HYROX Strong Ottawa experimentVolunteer reactions and confused judges in OttawaCheryl’s HYROX Conditioning TestSelf-reporting reps and flaws in the scoring curveMatt’s Atlanta HYROX simulation in brutal heatGloves for sled pull and farmer carry debateHYROX Ottawa venue and judging reviewWall ball judge training problemsHYROX Major races and the new points systemThe “Grand Slam” debate in HYROXHYROX…

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Brendan Rice from Wodify on Gym Tech, HYROX Growth, and the Future of Hybrid Fitness

Brendan Rice is the VP of Partnerships at Wodify, the all-in-one gym management platform that started in the CrossFit space and has spent the last several years evolving alongside the hybrid fitness boom. Brendan has been with Wodify for over eight years, has competed in Spartan races, HYROX, Ragnars, marathons, and ultras, and brings a…

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Calypso Sheridan and Meg Martin Smash HYROX APAC Regionals. Plus The Suit Guy.

Calypso + Meg Aleem (Suit Man) Summary First, Calypso Sheridan and Meg Martin break down one of the most talked-about moments in HYROX right now, their Open Doubles world record and the backlash that followed. They explain what actually went into that decision, why they weren’t chasing the podium, and how they think the sport…

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HYROX Las Vegas Preview. Buc-ee’s Smash Or Pass. Gauntlet UK Review.

HYROX Vegas tickets, map, and relay start timesDC getting the buzz over VegasGlasgow as a HYROX hotspotGauntlet UK format and 30kg hurdles as a fun twistDoubles twist: hold kettlebells while your partner skisPuma shoes and NYC ticketsBuc-ee’s yay or nay Matt debates the merits of Buc-ee’s after his first visit while driving back from Alabama….

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New DEKA FIT Rules with Ugly Dave/KOTSK Episode 2 Recap

Ugly Dave Claxton hops on to talk all about the new 2026 DEKA FIT Rulebook. DEKA rulebook updates and why they surfaced nowDumbbells allowed in Zones 1 and 10 and what it actually changesFront rack versus shoulder carry strategy for lungesClarified protest period and timing desk processZone 10 weighted burpee standards with dumbbellsAge group standards…

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HYROX Phoenix Preview

Phoenix HYROX week kickoff and event buildupAccidental HYROX NYC date leak and calendar implicationsElite points system breakdown including strength of field, carry in (dormant) points, and tiebreakersWhy majors matter more than local races under the new systemAccess and fairness concerns for newer elite athletesDoubles rule change backlash around the same nation requirementPhoenix Elite Men’s field…

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HYROX Elite 15 Kits, Doubles Chaos, and the HYROX Cruise

Matt and Cheryl dig into the latest HYROX developments, starting with the new Elite 15 plum and black kits, why the color coding helps viewers, and the complications it creates for sponsors trying to match specific shades. They also discuss HYROX’s 24-hour response window for certain athlete communications and why roll down athletes are the…

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HYROX Fines. Are they fine? Plus HYROX New Points. Sweden Hotels.

Topics • HYROX points system replacing time qualification• They sure are nice in Sweden• Race minimums, Majors, and access• Elite 15 media obligations and fines• Clarified penalties and appeals• DEKA Worlds corrections• Vancouver turnout and Worlds planning SummaryThis episode focuses on the implications of HYROX moving to a points-based qualification system, including how many races…

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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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HYROX Maastricht Judging. The Hybrid Games Glasgow. Snatches and Curses.

Danny from Scotland joins Matt, Cheryl, and Dave to break down Hybrid Games Glasgow: the good, the messy, and what needs fixing. We dig into course layout, why 600-meter runs and “slightly higher-skill” movements attracted CrossFit-leaning athletes, and where judging fell short — especially on dumbbell snatches, lunges, and wall balls. We read the Hybrid…

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