

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.
Coverage. Content. Conversation.
The voice of hybrid fitness racing.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
How Turf Games Grew From 30 Athletes to a Global Fitness Festival
Andy Manteit joins the show to talk about the rise of Turf Games — from 30 people in London back in 2017 to 5,400 athletes at this year's events. We get into how it all started, what makes Turf Games different from CrossFit and HYROX, and what's next for the brand in places like the U.S., Dubai, and beyond. We also talk about: • Why Turf Games was built for people who don't fit the CrossFit mold • The shift from high-skill fitness to more accessible formats • Creating a festival experience, not just a competition • Balancing family and event life • Marketing, social media, and building FOMO • Launching new formats like Turf Engine • Expansion plans for the U.S. Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG

Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 43min
HYROX Sims, Crucible First Look, and a Drug Ban Question. Matt and Cheryl Headed to the Olympics!
HYROX Sims are all the rage, they may be the "new" fitness race we've all been waiting for. Crucible Fitness, different zones but does that mean they are good? Is admitting you took drugs like yelling fire in a crowded theatre? Plus Matt and Cheryl (and Jake by default) have a date for the Summer and Winter Games. Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Support us through The Cup Of Coffee. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 54min
HYROX Entry Issues, Dave's Workout Hell, and Dr. Hammond's Comeback
Races are selling out fast. How does the online system actually work? We kind of have no idea. Dave has (sort of) launched HTX, and we dig into what it is and what might be coming with a bigger rollout. Plus, can Rebecca Hammond make a run at the Elite 15? Each week we dive into HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Smart, raw conversations from the front lines of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Becca Hammond. Support us through The Cup Of Coffee. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 20min
HYROX Rules. DEKA Relay Unleashed. Dave's New Race - HTX.
Matt was on a plane so Dave and Cheryl went even deeper into the new HYROX rulebook. Plus Dave's been cooking up his own fitness race with sliding scale weights and reps. We also learn about the all new DEKA Relay. Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Support us through The Cup Of Coffee.

Jun 26, 2025 • 33min
The Rest Of HYROX Chicago Interviews
A nice collection of athletes caught during Friday and Saturday of the HYROX World Championships in Chicago. Morgan and Fahsy - Women's Pro Friday Michael O'Loughlin - Men's Pro Friday Isaac Sanderson - Men's Pro Friday Jake Gibbs - Men's Pro Friday Sean Noble - Men's Pro Friday Cheryl Snow - Women's Pro Saturday Camilla Massa - - Women's Pro Saturday Vivian Tafuto - Relay Saturday Emile Dahmen - - Relay Saturday Ginix Xu - Relay Saturday Mo Fuerste - After Pro Doubles Saturday Jake Williamson - After Pro Doubles Saturday Rich Ryan - After Pro Doubles Saturday Rylan Schadegg and Ryan Kent - After Pro Doubles Saturday

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 54min
HYROX Sled Science, New Rules, New Regionals.
Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Support us through The Cup Of Coffee, and also through our 1st Phorm Link. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 23min
HYROX Full Simulation in Ontario + Rich Ryan's Worlds Weekend Breakdown
There's a full HYROX Sim happening in Windsor. Gideon from Hesman Athletics and Performance came on to talk about how they "built this event from the ground up to mimic the real race-day experience — from the venue to the pacing, transitions, and judging standards." He also shares how they're making the sport accessible for everyone, including 200-pound women and 300-pound plus dudes. That includes a division that swaps Assault Bikes in for running, and the launch of a TRYROX division — featuring "shorter runs, lighter weights, and a supportive environment focused on completing, not competing." Then we chat with Rich Ryan, shortly after he got back from this year's HYROX World Champs in Chicago. His singles and doubles races didn't go as planned. We talk about our shared experience in Chicago, how those races went down, and what we think of some of the new HYROX announcements for next season. Today's episode is sponsored by Amazfit – Amazfit is the official timekeeper and wearable partner of HYROX. All Amazfit smartwatches now feature HYROX Race Mode to track split times, monitor performance, and crush every station. Click HERE to find out more about the T-Rex 3 and other amazing Amazfit products. Follow today's guests: Hesman Athletics and Performance | Rich Ryan Support us through The Cup Of Coffee, and also through our 1st Phorm Link. Check out Matt's favorite coffee alternative – Speedlabs. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jun 21, 2025 • 51min
HYROX World Championships 2025 – Elite 15 Athlete Interviews
Here is part one of the Live from Chicago – 2025 HYROX World Championship interviews. Wednesday Interviews after the Press Conference Jeremy McConnell Vivian Tafuto Lauren Weeks Sinéad Bent Jake Dearden Mo Fürste Thursday Interviews after the Elite 15 races Tim Wenisch – 1st place, 53:53 Rich Ryan – 11th place, 57:02 Dennis (Tim's friend) Alexander Roncevic – 8th place, 56:21 Dylan Scott – 3rd place, 54:58 Hunter McIntyre – 2nd place, 53:58 Lucy Procter – 5th place, 1:00:54 Emilie Dahmen – 6th place, 1:01:11 Linda Meier – 1st place, 58:56 Today's episode is sponsored by Amazfit – Amazfit is the official timekeeper and wearable partner of HYROX. All Amazfit smartwatches now feature HYROX Race Mode to track split times, monitor performance, and crush every station. Click HERE to find out more about the T-Rex 3 and other amazing Amazfit products. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 55min
HYROX World Championships 2025 Recap — Sled and DQ Controversy and Full Results
We break down everything from the 2025 HYROX World Championships — including sled controversy, disqualifications, athlete reactions, and what it all means for the future of the sport. Sled inconsistencies: what we saw and heard Who got DQ'd and why Top finishes and big performances Was this the best (or worst) Worlds yet? Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Support us through The Cup Of Coffee, and also through our 1st Phorm Link. Check out Matt's favorite coffee alternative – Speedlabs. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.

Jun 10, 2025 • 51min
HYROX World Champs Preview - AKA Where Is The Finish Line?
Matt, Dave and Cheryl predict the podiums (sort of) for the men's, women's and doubles races at the Chicago HYROX 2025 World Champs. We also address some rule changes and surprises we've learned about coming this weekend. Join insightful podcast discussions about HYROX, DEKA, and The Deadly Dozen with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of fitness racing. The HFM Live Show is always live, except for when it's the Not So Live Show. It's always up on Youtube Monday Night and on Podcast players early Tuesday morning. Connect & Support: Follow today's guest: Cheryl Snow | Ugly Dave | Support us through The Cup Of Coffee, and also through our 1st Phorm Link. Check out Matt's favorite coffee alternative – Speedlabs. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG.


