Chicago HYROX course feel, bridge flow, rock zone, and whether it was “fast”. Movement standards, judging, and BBJ hand placement clarity. Finish line photos, lighting, and why phones still win without perfect camera settings. Doubles race strategy with Lauren, splitting stations, running by feel. Drug testing at Chicago and how pro cards factor in. DEKA’s…

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…

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…

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…

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:–…

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…

This week on The Not So Live Show, Matt, Cheryl, and Dave are joined by Brian from Resolute Coffee, the first sponsor of the show and a long-time supporter of hybrid fitness. They talk about the San Fernando Valley HYROX SIM event, how local organizers are raising the bar for quality and judging, and what…

Chris Bayens joins the show from Perth to talk about judging standards, wall ball controversy, and how HYROX can tighten consistency across regions. Matt and Chris break down Meg Jacoby’s viral wall ball post, Sean’s Maastricht no-reps, and what proper hip depth actually looks like. They also discuss:– The “hand test” judging method and why…

When a sport blows up, it always faces the same moment, can it grow without losing its edge? Designer and creator Tatum Brandt joined Matt to talk about the future of fitness culture and whether HYROX’s rocket-ship growth can stay authentic as it moves from niche to mainstream. They dig into how CrossFit, World Fitness…

Live from the finish line with: Friday Elite 15 Singles: Joanna Wietrzyk – 1st, Linda Meier – 5th, Vivian Tafuto – 2nd, Melanie Maurer – 11th, Dylan Scott – 2nd, Sean Noble – 12th, Lauren Weeks – 3rd, Rich Ryan – 6th. Saturday Elite 15 Doubles: Lauren Griffith & Lauren Weeks – 1st, Gabriella Moriarty…