Hybrid Fitness Media

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

  1. 2d ago

    HYROX Toronto Athlete Interviews

    HYROX Toronto brought a deep field of Pro athletes and plenty of strong doubles teams. In this combined interview episode, Matt speaks with athletes across the weekend, from the Pro Women and Pro Men races to some of the top doubles teams. Singles interviews: Maddy EybergenVivian TafutoRachael WadeChelsea RibeiroLindsay BessegatoLaura SliapnicCourtney HayreBethany McChesneyFrédéric DubéRyan DouglasStirling PetersRyan Callahan Before the doubles interviews, Matt catches up with Alyssa McElheny, who was in Toronto supporting some of her teammates. Doubles interviews: Rachael Wade and Dr. Erika TvedtenChristina Matthews and Charlotte O’NeillQuinlan Hickey and Lindsay BessegatoImogen Cross and Elise McClinticIsaac Sanderson and Brendan NeelyJarrett Newby and Matt BaysingerKevin Gregory and Ryan CaseyStirling Peters and Chase StevensonJack Driscoll and Kelly MeredithCole Learn and Frédéric DubéRyan Reid and Shane McKenzie 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. Listen on Apple or Spotify.

    HYROX Toronto Athlete Interviews

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 4d ago

    HYROX Toronto Recap And Town Hall Thoughts

    Matt, Kevin, and Dave are back after HYROX Toronto, with Cheryl joining the conversation from home. They break down the weekend, including the Canadian-heavy podiums, the venue and spectator experience, judging, and what stood out on course. They also discuss LT Games, and why it is a strong event that needs better promotion. Then it is a deep dive into the HYROX Elite Town Hall: The plan for recurring Elite Series cities and separate grid racingWhy athletes were frustrated by the pre-submitted-question formatTicket access, Flex passes, and qualification loopholesRulebook clarity, judging consistency, and who should make the rulesAthlete kits, outside content teams, media accreditation, and sponsor conflicts They also talk about XENOM’s new Foundations division and one-day events, plus CrossFit’s new Open Doubles format. 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

    HYROX Toronto Recap And Town Hall Thoughts

  4. Oct 1

    F45 Peak 500. Plus The Mad King Play Review and a Game of Thrones Rewatch.

    F45 Deputy Director of Athletics, Johry Batt, joins Matt to discuss how the brand builds its workouts, the athletes featured on its in-studio screens, and the future of F45 Peak 500. How F45 selects its on-screen athletes from within its own communityWhat goes into programming more than 100 F45 workout formatsF45’s global footprint and studio growthThe history of F45 Playoffs and the evolution into Peak 500Plans for larger Peak 500 events open to the public in 2027 Then, Matt and Ser Bryan break down The Mad King, the new Game of Thrones stage play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, then revisit the full HBO series. Matt’s trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and what it was like seeing The Mad King liveHow the play handles Harrenhal, Robert’s Rebellion, Rhaegar and Lyanna, the Mad King, and the Tower of JoyThe set design, battle scenes, casting choices, and whether the four-hour runtime worksA Game of Thrones rewatch: the great early-season moments, character arcs, and details that pay off laterWhy the first 7 seasons hold up but the ending does not. 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

    F45 Peak 500. Plus The Mad King Play Review and a Game of Thrones Rewatch.

  5. Sep 29

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

    Matt B. Davis, Cheryl Snow, and Matt Kemp discuss: HYROX Major schedule, Elite 15 prize money, and kit rulesThe new Challenger 15PUMA’s Project Podium and athlete sponsorshipsMatt Kemp's first ATHX workout at Strong New YorkHYROX’s upcoming Elite Athlete Town HallDEKA World Championship ticket pricesToronto 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

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

  6. Sep 24

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

    Willow Collins Breaking Gonzaga’s 3K school record at the timeRunning 15:50 in her first 5KFinding HYROX after collegeRacing in New York, at Worlds and in Salt Lake CityImproving burpee broad jumps and wall ballsHer goal of breaking 60 minutesRacing Women’s Doubles with Molly ChambersOlympic Trials ambitions in the marathon Follow Willow on Instagram: “Mo” Iqbal The original FitLab vision and why it made sense on paperWhy operational experience and discipline matter in fitness acquisitionsWhat happens when founders leave after their companies are acquiredThe role Nike’s partnership may have played in investor confidenceWhy FitLab’s use of merchant cash advances raised concernsWhat the fitness industry can learn from FitLab’s collapse Learn more about SweatWorks Aaron Travers Moving from Gaelic football and boxing into HYROXRunning a 56-minute HYROX while weighing more than 240 poundsA 16:28 track 5K and a 16:43 road 5K at 253 poundsWinning the ATHX events in Dublin and CopenhagenHis goal of winning the ATHX World ChampionshipsTraining with Chris Baines to improve his strength and mobilityHolding records in TRYKA and The Hybrid GamesSkiErg marathon record - 2:29:52 with no breaksWhy 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

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

  7. Sep 22

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

    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

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

  8. Sep 18

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

    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

    Alyssa McElheny Post Beijing Race. Plus Liz Plosser Suggests "That's Enough HYROX For The Day."
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HYROX, DEKA, Deadly Dozen, ATHX and more. Coverage. Content. Conversation. The voice of hybrid fitness racing. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Matt B. Davis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    340
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Hybrid Fitness Media

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