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

  Oct 1, 20261h 38m

  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 community What goes into programming more than 100 F45 workout formats F45’s global footprint and studio growth The history of F45 Playoffs and the evolution into Peak 500 Plans 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 live How the play handles Harrenhal, Robert’s Rebellion, Rhaegar and Lyanna, the Mad King, and the Tower of Joy The set design, battle scenes, casting choices, and whether the four-hour runtime works A Game of Thrones rewatch: the great early-season moments, character arcs, and details that pay off later Why 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

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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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