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Hybrid Fitness Media

Matt B. Davis | 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.

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All Episodes

01:39:54

HYROX DC Preview. XENOM First Thoughts. Rancher...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/03/03

Fun to watch who will qualify for HYROX Worlds Full breakdown of Rancher Strong race in Texas Why Red Bull keeps winning in this space XENOM launches and calls itself the Decathlon of Fitness $500 entry fees, max snatches, and muscle ups 26.1 wall balls and the HYROX handshake meme Matt walks through Rancher Strong from the Pro Am all the way through my race effort. What went well, what I overthought, and why HYROX training absolutely showed up when it mattered. It was short,

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01:16:29

Alyssa McElheny's Breakout HYROX Debut & Ryan...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/26

• Alyssa's 1:00:55 Vegas debut • Marathon to HYROX transition • Sled push issues and split analysis • Elite 15 cutoff timing • License rule change confusion • Non-counted qualifying races • Guadalajara scramble • Leaderboard and alternate reality Summary Alyssa McElhaney joins after her 1:00:55 HYROX debut in Vegas. We talk marathon background, sled push problems, and what she needs to clean up to push into true Elite 15 territory. Then Ryan Callahan breaks down the Elite 15 athlete license

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01:34:28

HYROX Vegas Recap Plus Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms...

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2026/02/24

• Vegas was not the "exhale" after Phoenix, 17,000+ showed up • Mandalay Bay venue exceeded expectations • Lounge couches, neon relay vibe, and actual Vegas energy • Judging adjustments post-Phoenix and penalty transparency questions • Daria on NYC ticket chaos and affiliate presale reality • $270 solos and $450 doubles and pricing creep • Should NYC expand beyond two weekends? • Dave's DEKA Strong PR and Strong as a bigger lane We break down why Vegas was anything but a quiet follow-up to

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01:32:36

HYROX, Experiences, and the Business of Looking Cool...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/19

Bobby Capobianco came on the program after a HYROX weekend and discusses: • Why HYROX works • From elite basketball to burnout to rebuilding • Why some brands connect and others miss • The power of visuals and experience • Authenticity in the influencer era • The ceiling of HYROX Summary This one starts casual and turns into a bigger conversation about HYROX and the fitness moment we are in right now. Bobby shares his path from high level basketball recruit to completely burned out former athlete

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01:07:42

HYROX Las Vegas Preview. Buccees Smash Or Pass....

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/17

HYROX Vegas tickets, map, and relay start times DC getting the buzz over Vegas Glasgow as a HYROX hotspot Gauntlet UK format and 30kg hurdles as a fun twist Doubles twist: hold kettlebells while your partner skis Puma shoes and NYC tickets Buc-ee's yay or nay Matt debates the merits of Buc-ee's after his first visit while driving back from Alabama. Daniel Clafferty joins from Glasgow to break down the Gauntlet UK's unique station format, including 30kg hurdles and a doubles twist where partners

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01:23:57

HYROX Chundering with Lauren Stockley. Plus Squeaky...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/12

HYROX Chundering with Lauren Stockley. Plus Squeaky Toy Judging with Mark Day. Matt sits down with Mark Day and Lauren Stockley to discuss Elite 15 judging controversies and athlete experiences. Mark breaks down his viral videos on Rich Ryan's wall balls and movement standard inconsistencies, advocating for professional judging pathways. Lauren shares her devastating Phoenix DNF after throwing up on the rower, her Stockholm penalty, and balancing full-time teaching with Elite 15 racing. Guest

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01:27:24

Naming HYROX Judges. HYROX Mixed Doubles Ideas. Plus...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/10

• Elite 15 judging controversy from HYROX Phoenix • Wall ball depth calls and sled line penalties • Judge positioning and why some no reps are impossible to see • Why HYROX should back judges publicly and fix issues privately • Passport and birth certificate requirements for regional championships • Certified copy confusion for U.S. athletes • U.S. versus European passport culture • Spartan DEKA Discovery activations at race festivals • What worked and failed with Spartan Games • Mixed doubles

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01:37:47

HYROX Phoenix Mixed Doubles Breakdown Plus More...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/06

Matt B. Davis and Cheryl Snow breakdown their HYROX Mixed Doubles and how they took off almost 5 minutes from last year's time with Coach Matt Kemp. Then we head into more interviews from the HYROX floor over the weekend in Phoenix with Mo Fuerste, Christian Totske, Faith In Pink, Kat Fahsbender, Amy Bevilacqua, Emilie Dahmen, Vicky McIntosh, Danielle Low, Lauren Rantala, Karyn Guidry, Kris Mendoza, Jack Goras, Jarrett Newby, Brendan King, and Lance High aka Losing with Lance. Finally Bryan

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49:48

HYROX Phoenix Elite 15 Interviews

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/02/05

We caught up with so many athletes over the weekend in Phoenix. Here is Part One. For starters: Rich Ryan, Charlie Botterill, and Dylan Scott on Wednesday evening. Then a quick chat with Kate Hutchinson and Riho after their open doubles finish as they were first across the line on Thursday. Thursday Night - Elite 15 Singles Finish Line Joanna Wietrzyk Vivian Tafuto Linda Meier Lena Putters Emilie Dahmen Rich Ryan Sean Noble Cole Learn Dylan Scott Charlie Botterill Luke Greer Jon Wynn Beau Wills

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01:34:49

HYROX Phoenix Recaps and Takeaways

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2026/02/02

Elite races and overall event takeaways from HYROX Phoenix Stadium venue pros and cons versus convention centers Live stream quality, graphics, and atmosphere Women's Elite race dominance and watchability Men's Elite race drama, late surges, and execution Judging standards, no-reps, penalties, and consistency issues Wall ball controversies and athlete–judge dynamics Doubles racing, records, and standout performances Tailgate activations, sponsor presence, and what actually worked Merch, branding

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01:04:26

New DEKA FIT Rules with Ugly Dave/KOTSK Episode 2 Recap

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/29

Ugly Dave Claxton hops on to talk all about the new 2026 DEKA FIT Rulebook. DEKA rulebook updates and why they surfaced now Dumbbells allowed in Zones 1 and 10 and what it actually changes Front rack versus shoulder carry strategy for lunges Clarified protest period and timing desk process Zone 10 weighted burpee standards with dumbbells Age group standards tied to end-of-season age Farmers carry line-crossing clarification and why calf taps are gone Sled push and pull rule clarification after

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01:26:53

HYROX Phoenix Preview

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/27

Phoenix HYROX week kickoff and event buildup Accidental HYROX NYC date leak and calendar implications Elite points system breakdown including strength of field, carry in (dormant) points, and tiebreakers Why majors matter more than local races under the new system Access and fairness concerns for newer elite athletes Doubles rule change backlash around the same nation requirement Phoenix Elite Men's field analysis and qualification scenarios Phoenix Elite Women's field analysis and podium contenders

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57:11

HYROX Points System Explained with Kris Rugloski and...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/22

Topics HYROX's new Elite 15 points system and why it replaces time-based qualification How points are earned, counted, and retroactively applied Why course variance made the old system unsustainable Strength of field and how tiebreakers will work What this means for Elite Singles and Elite Doubles athletes Increased racing demands and injury risk concerns North America vs Europe race access imbalance Summary Cheryl and Matt sit down with Kris Rugloski, the 2022 HYROX World Champion, to

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01:52:52

Should HYROX Say No More + KOTSK Episode 1 Review

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/21

Topics Garage gym setups and why home gyms win for hybrid athlete The HYROX Cruise pricing, capacity, and who it is really for bunq banking and whether race day perks are worth switching banks Surf dating and why fitness dating apps struggle to land Gambling partnerships and the risks for a growing sport OnlyFans sponsorship backlash and what the reaction revealed Audience fatigue, teaser culture, and brand trust When a fast growing brand should say no to partners Matt, Cheryl, and Dave dig

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01:25:26

Welcome To Lindyland

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/15

Cole Lindbergh has lived a life that sounds improbable. Amusement park folk hero, This American Life subject, air guitar champion, game show contestant, musician, podcaster, and relentless starter of creative projects. In this conversation, Cole and Matt trace how curiosity, saying yes, and embracing weirdness led to opportunities that rarely arrived on schedule, but arrived nonetheless. They talk about early brushes with attention, missed reality TV moments, and the discipline of building a long

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01:16:06

Is HYROX Filling A Gap Crossfit Left Behind with John...

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/08

John Wooley returns to the show to unpack why fitness racing has taken off and why CrossFit never fully leaned into a format that was right in front of it. We talk about how HYROX filled a gap for everyday athletes who wanted measurable competition without complex gymnastics, why certain body types thrive in fitness racing, and why HYROX training has proven more sustainable for long term health and performance than traditional CrossFit cycles. The conversation also covers judging standards, pacing

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01:02:13

HYROX Elite 15 Kits, Doubles Chaos, and the HYROX Cruise

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/07

Matt and Cheryl break down the latest HYROX developments, including the new Elite 15 plum and black kits, what that does for sponsors trying to match colors, and why HYROX giving athletes 24 hours to respond to certain emails feels aggressive in a global sport. They get into doubles roll downs and reshuffled pairings, why doubles is harder to follow than singles, and the latest curveball: the HYROX cruise, its heavy marketing push, and the fine print that appears to limit participation to EU and UK

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17:11

Workout Confessions

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2026/01/02

Happy New Year. Let's try something new.

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01:35:13

Peak HYROX? WFP Project 1, ATHX, and XTron

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2025/12/30

TOPICS • Holiday Not-So-Live catch-up with the crew • Backyard studio build progress and spending decisions • Home gym equipment tradeoffs and personal setups • World Fitness Project "Project One" workout breakdown • Online qualifiers, judging, and cheating in hybrid races • CrossFit "fittest on earth" tagline and fitness format comparisons • HYROX's pending points-based Elite 15 system • Wins vs depth of field vs Majors weighting debates • Athlete burnout and how much racing is too much • Fitness

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01:04:29

Lauren Weeks/X Tron League and Finals

Hybrid Fitness Media ·

2025/12/27

I talked with Lauren Weeks about a viral clip that questioned a judging call and what actually happened on the floor. We broke down lunge standards, what judges are looking for, how yellow cards are communicated, and why some calls look different on video than they feel in the moment. We also got into judging consistency, human error, and why certain movements like burpees are still the hardest to officiate cleanly. Then I was joined by the two guys behind XTRON Live to talk about their race

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