Hybrid Fitness Media

Morgan Schulz returns to the show to break down an emotional HYROX World Championships in Stockholm. She shares the full story behind her asthma flare-up that forced her to withdraw from the Elite 15 singles race, the difficult decision to continue racing doubles the next day, and the medical issues she experienced after crossing the finish line. Morgan also talks about the support she received fr...

A visit to Dublin, Ireland for the 4th ever TRYKA event and three great conversations with people deeply invested in the future of fitness racing. First up is JP Mone of RAM, who shares the story behind one of the sport's most recognizable training tools. We discuss how the RAM evolved from a failed sandbag project, how Spartan helped launch the company, the growth of hybrid training, why beginner...

Rogue’s Air Rhino and whether it belongs in competition. Hunter McIntyre, JK, and public criticism of HYROX. Charlie Botterill’s wall ball camera issue in Sweden. HYROX rule clarifications and TRYKA sled friction decisions. 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 celebr...

We take a break from all the crazy HYROX rule controversy to bring you one of Matt's favorite shows. Bryan Darling and Matt B. Davis break down all the amazing action, death, betrayals, and more from the first two episodes of Season 3 of House Of The Dragon AKA HotD. Today’s episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden...

Hunter McIntyre's response to the HYROX World Championship judging controversy. Dave's experience racing DEKA Atlas and concerns with the format. Is DEKA Atlas finding its audience or missing the mark? Breaking down the new HYROX Elite 15 points standings. How the new qualification system changes race strategy. XENOM 001 attendance, production, and first impressions. Can XENOM become a sustainable...

What does it take to completely transform your life? Matt Halfhill shares his inspiring journey from struggling with his weight to becoming a HYROX athlete. We dive into the habits, mindset, and training that fueled his transformation, why HYROX became the perfect challenge, and the advice he'd give anyone looking to take control of their health. Along the way, we also break down the best shoes fo...

Stockholm, Sweden. Live from the finish line at HYROX World Champs Women's Solo Alyssa McElheny – 1st place Sinead Bent – 3rd place Calypso Sheridan – 4th place Lauren Weeks – 5th place Emilie Dahmen – 7th place Lena Putters – 8th place Gabrielle Nikora-Baker – 9th place Jess Pettrow – 12th place Men's Solo Rich Ryan – 7th place Dylan Scott – 1st place Hunter McIntyre – 5th place Hidde Weersma – 1...

Press conference reactions and discussion around transparency from HYROX leadership. Judging controversies involving Cole Learn, Tim Wenisch, and Elite 15 rule interpretations Debate over athlete briefings, rulebook consistency, and communication with fans. LSKD and HYROX sponsorship controversy and brand rights discussion. Dylan Scott’s comeback victory and first HYROX World Championship title. A...

The finish line interviews from HYROX NYC Pro Men and Women Week 2 with Noelle Morrow, Julia Kleinhampel, Alex Shabo, Stephanie DeCarli, Bailey Cook, Michelle Navarro, Rachel Wade, Roman Khrennikov, Marcus Wallace, Dawson Mills, Ryan Callahan, Christian Harris, and AJ Golik. Complete results from both weeks at HYROX NYC 2026 . Plus Svenja Sommer's journey from gymnast and middle-distance runner to...

Matt returns from HYROX New York with stories from Broadway, a Pro Doubles race, and a costly penalty that may have cost him and Matt Kemp a podium finish. The crew breaks down the sled pull mistake, racing outdoors at Pier 76, and whether HYROX should rethink refunds when weather shuts down competition. They also discuss the thunder and lightning that canceled Saturday evening racing, the communi...

Dylan Scott's win and managing effort ahead of HYROX World Championships. Stephen Pelkofer's runner-up finish and battle with Dylan Scott. Greyson Kilgore overheating, wall ball struggles, and racing strategy. Morgan Schulz holding off Kat Fahsbender in the Pro Women's race. Kat Fahsbender's pursuit and wall ball charge late in the race. Brittany Weiss on earning a podium spot and racing three tim...

Special guest, Matt Kemp returns, along with usual hosts Matt, Cheryl and Dave to discuss: HYROX New York weekend recap and on-the-ground observations Dylan Scott's win and the men's race breakdown Morgan Schulz, Kat, and the women's race battle The heat factor and racing conditions at Pier 76 The HYROX cruise race controversy Whether HYROX is solving a problem that exists Elite racing visibility...

Enhanced Games records controversy and timing accusations Fred Kerley’s 9.97 performance and reaction False start confusion and event production issues Thor vs. Mitchell Hooper deadlift mismatch The Enhanced Games business model and SPAC stock collapse Athlete payouts and whether competitors will return HYROX Elite Series changes explained The new HYROX Challenger Division and golden ticket system...

Enjoy the chaos that was the first ever Enhanced Games. Matt B. Davis, Cheryl Snow, Matt Kemp, and eventually Chris Strub watched as much as we could before we went to sleep.

Linda Meier join us to discuss : Racing at every HYROX World Championship ever How tiny HYROX crowds and production looked back in 2020–2022 compared to today The mindset shift from underdog to defending world champion Why Warsaw was mentally one of the hardest races of her career Choosing to finish a bad race instead of taking a DNF How Joanna Wietrzyk’s dominance is pushing the women’s field for...

Dave’s HYROX Strong Ottawa experiment Volunteer reactions and confused judges in Ottawa Cheryl’s HYROX Conditioning Test Self-reporting reps and flaws in the scoring curve Matt’s Atlanta HYROX simulation in brutal heat Gloves for sled pull and farmer carry debate HYROX Ottawa venue and judging review Wall ball judge training problems HYROX Major races and the new points system The “Grand Slam” deb...

Brendan Rice is CEO 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 genuinely balanced perspective on where the fitness industry has been and where...

Matt’s HYROX PFT disaster and bad coaching experiences F45 classes and why some group fitness coaching fails Cheryl’s upcoming HYROX conditioning test with Lauren Rantala Enhanced Games update, leadership questions, and ticket confusion HYROX Tampa selling out in minutes and affiliate frustrations New HYROX athlete license / pro card system discussion HYROX Worlds prize money increase compared to...

Deadly Dozen Sprint format and indoor racing Indoor vs outdoor race experience World Championships prize money and opportunity Global growth vs why the US is behind Gym race formats and how they work Fitness racing vs OCR long-term outlook Deadly Dozen business model and gym strategy Why the US hasn't caught on yet San Antonio race and qualification path HYROX ticket demand and sellouts Race for I...

Vivian Tafuto Season inconsistency and chasing the top athletes Why times are misleading across races Course differences, sleds, and performance impact HYROX growth and long-term sustainability Balancing racing schedule, work, and priorities Full-time athlete vs job security mindset Final build to World Championships Dylan Scott Relay selection controversy and best U.S. lineup Phoenix race and "on...

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Amber Tait and Chelsie Grant are two of the most decorated athletes in the DEKA and the co-founders of Build Method, an online training platform they launched in February 2026. We cover how their partnership started, what they've built together, and where it's going. Matt sits down with Eric Botsford to break down the next evolution of fitness racing, including the launch of The Gauntlet under Wod...

Elite 15 briefing culture and verbal rulebook tension Warsaw penalty situation with trash and littering enforcement Mid-season rule shifts versus consistency debate Rapid cooling rule clarification and enforcement Athlete perspective rules are clear in briefings even if not public Fan perspective lack of written rulebook creates confusion Grid versus non-grid racing chaos and safety concerns Cours...

Calypso + Meg Open Doubles controversy and backlash after world record Intent vs podium: racing for limits, not placements Should Elite athletes compete in Open divisions? Calypso on fear of failure and committing to Elite 15 Mental shift after Hamburg and chasing potential Meg's background: gymnastics to world champion in sports aerobics Building global run clubs (40+ locations) Growing a followi...