Hybrid Fitness Media

HYROX, DEKA, Deadly Dozen, ATHX and more.Coverage. Content. Conversation.The voice of hybrid fitness racing.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Hybrid Fitness Media is a health podcast hosted by Matt B. Davis, with 335 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matt B. Davis hosts Hybrid Fitness Media, a health show with 335 episodes published.

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  HYROX Prize Money, Challenger 15, Strong NY/ATHX, and DEKA Worlds Costs.

  Sep 28, 20261h 16m

  Matt B. Davis, Cheryl Snow, and Matt Kemp discuss: HYROX Major schedule, Elite 15 prize money, and kit rules The new Challenger 15 PUMA’s Project Podium and athlete sponsorships Matt Kemp's first ATHX workout at Strong New York HYROX’s upcoming Elite Athlete Town Hall DEKA World Championship ticket prices Toronto weekend and the LT Games Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here . Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com Listen on Apple or Spotify

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  Willow Collins The Newest Track To HYROX Athlete. Mo Iqbal On FitLab. Plus Aaron Travers

  Sep 24, 20261h 57m

  Willow Collins Breaking Gonzaga’s 3K school record at the time Running 15:50 in her first 5K Finding HYROX after college Racing in New York, at Worlds and in Salt Lake City Improving burpee broad jumps and wall balls Her goal of breaking 60 minutes Racing Women’s Doubles with Molly Chambers Olympic Trials ambitions in the marathon Follow Willow on Instagram : “Mo” Iqbal The original FitLab vision and why it made sense on paper Why operational experience and discipline matter in fitness acquisitions What happens when founders leave after their companies are acquired The role Nike’s partnership may have played in investor confidence Why FitLab’s use of merchant cash advances raised concerns What the fitness industry can learn from FitLab’s collapse Learn more about SweatWorks Aaron Travers Moving from Gaelic football and boxing into HYROX Running a 56-minute HYROX while weighing more than 240 pounds A 16:28 track 5K and a 16:43 road 5K at 253 pounds Winning the ATHX events in Dublin and Copenhagen His goal of winning the ATHX World Championships Training with Chris Baines to improve his strength and mobility Holding records in TRYKA and The Hybrid Games SkiErg marathon record - 2:29:52 with no breaks Why DEKA, Deadly Dozen and other fitness races may suit him next Follow Aaron Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here . Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com Listen on Apple or Spotify

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  HYROX Salt Lake City Recap. Joanna Wietrzyk Apology. Youngstars US Debut. New HYROX Sled Runners.

  Sep 22, 20261h 4m

  This week, Matt, Cheryl and Dave discuss Joanna Wietrzyk’s apology and withdrawal from HYROX Beijing, what a real return to racing could look like, and the misinformation that followed the incident. Cheryl recaps racing HYROX Salt Lake City with her son, including his first HYROX experience, the event’s crowd and finish-area issues, the new sled runners, and the U.S. debut of HYROX Youngstars. Also covered: HYROX co-founders Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürste confirming their involvement with XENOM, why the CrossFit-focused competition has struggled to gain traction, and DEKA’s announcement of new two-person and four-person team racing in London. Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here . Today’s episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com Listen on Apple or Spotify

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  Alyssa McElheny Post Beijing Race. Plus Liz Plosser Suggests "That's Enough HYROX For The Day."

  Sep 18, 20261h 7m

  Liz Plosser on HYROX Beijing, Reporting, and Sauna Culture Liz Plosser joins Matt to discuss her GQ story on the HYROX Beijing incident, why nobody stopped Joanna Wietrzyk during the race, and the responsibility judges and officials have in moments like that. They also discuss covering controversy in a niche sport, social-media backlash, misinformation around the false PUMA rumor, and reporting fairly while still having relationships within HYROX. Then Liz explains Aufguss, the German sauna ritual combining heat, music, essential oils, and towel work. They talk sauna and cold-plunge routines, recovery, wearable data, aging, and body image. Alyssa McElheny on HYROX Beijing, Sled Lanes, and Her Road to Hamburg HYROX World Champion Alyssa McElheny joins Matt from Beijing after starting her season in China. They discuss her Adidas trip, new COROS partnership, massive fan response in Beijing, and why she chose the race as an early-season test. Alyssa breaks down her difficult sled lane, the extra lap both she and Joanna Wietrzyk ran, travel and illness, racing Joanna, and what she learned ahead of the first HYROX Major in Hamburg. Join Liz Plosser Substack and follower her on Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here . Today’s episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com Listen on Apple or Spotify

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  HYROX Beijing. The Big Story.

  Sep 14, 20261h 36m

  Matt B. Davis, Cheryl Snow, Ugly Dave and Matt Kemp discuss the most global story in HYROX History. The global reaction to Joanna Wietrzyk’s Beijing race incident. Whether Hybrid Fitness Media was right to report the story. HYROX China’s statement and the lack of a clear protocol. Why judges could have intervened under existing rules. How the extra lap affected Joanna vs. Alyssa McElheny. The wider issue of inconsistent HYROX penalties and DQs. Why athletes may be reluctant to publicly challenge HYROX. New shortened sled lanes coming to future North American races. Why the revised sled layout allows more lanes and more athletes. ATHX announces its 2027 North American schedule and divisions. Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here . Today’s episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com Listen on Apple or Spotify

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