We review the first Hyrox Major of the season in Hamburg, with it's strict judging, increased penalties and a World Record. We talk about ATHX, one of the fastest-growing hybrid fitness sports that straddles the line between CrossFit and Hyrox, and Paul puts his massage gun to work while complaining about soreness.

0:15 - Introduction
1:24 - Hyrox Major in Hamburg, plus Hyrox Toronto
13:48 - A Week in Workouts (AWW)
17:31 - last week's WoW
22:05 - this week's WoW
25:30 - WoDLETE
26:24 - ATHX introduction
32:27 - League of Hybrid Fitness Sports - darts & football
41:46 - Quote of the Week (Michael Jordan)
43:48 - Outroduction

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We look into some SERIOUS quick times from Hyrox newcomers as the sport continues to draw in high quality athletes.
Then there's Paul's inability to follow basic wall ball instructions.
An introduction to the sport of Metrix including Jude teaming up with Tony Revell in London.
And the first part of our new series: 'League of Hybrid Fitness Sports.'

0:15 - Intro
0:53 - Weekly updates including Hyroxes in Oslo, Boston & Rome.
6:52 - AWW (A Week in Workouts)
11:38: Last weeks WoW (Workout of the Week)
17:01 - This week's WoW (Workout of the Week)
19:24 - Metrix: introduction & event review
25:06 - Metrix: Jude & Tony Revell in the doubles
28:24 - League of Hybrid Fitness Sports, Pt1: Cricket(!)
36:08 - QoW (Quote of the Week) from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
38:26 - Outro: next week - ATHX overview

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Paul's Cap of the Week: @builtforathletes

Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic ​

The European Hyrox season has finally kicked off in the Netherlands and there was controversy straight away in Maastricht, so we talk judging and movement standards.
Our main feature is an introduction to The Hybrid Games including a full review of the event in Glasgow and analysis of Jude's race.

0:30 - Hyrox Maastricht including controversies.
5:25 - Introduction to The Hybrid Games
11:39 - Jude's race at The Hybrid Games in Glasgow
19:12 - AWW (A Week in Workouts)
22:02 - WoW (Workout of the Week)
27:01 - Quote of the Week

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Jay Curtis (Founder & CEO of Deadly Dozen joins us for an extended interview to cover a wide range of topics including:
Jay's background in the Army and running a gym
How Deadly Dozen came to be
What is Deadly Dozen: a detailed breakdown
What makes Deadly Dozen different - but related to - CrossFit, Hyrox, DEKA, ATHX et al.
Movement standards and judging
Deadly Dozen's exciting plans for 2026!
...plus world domination, North Korea, and how Macclesfield is the centre of the universe...

You can find out more at:
www.deadlydozen.com
Jay's coaches' website: https://strengthandconditioningcourse.com/
And Jay's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B077GCXKGN

0:15 - Introduction
0:35 - Updates from the week including Rylan Schadegg & DEKA Worlds
2:41 - Workout of the Week
7:18 - Interview with Jay Curtis

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Paul's Cap of the Week: www.britishlegion.org.uk

Our main feature this week is a review of the DEKA event in Derby, England, which was the final opportunity of the year for those looking to qualify for the World Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA in December. Also Hyrox updates and maybe Arnold Schwarnegger knows something about muscle growth.

0:15 - Introduction
0:43 - A Week in Review including Hyrox Perth and Hyrox Elite contracts
4:17 - A Week in Workouts (AWW)
11:00 - Workout of the Week (WoW)
14:34 - DEKA event and performance review
26:53 - Quote of the Week
29:44 - Outroduction

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Paul's Cap of the Week: @ABQTopes ​

Sorry it's late! As you'll see from the video we had three takes at getting this done due to technical issues, hence the delays...
This week we respond to a Guardian writer who cites 'critics' of having to spend money to compete at Hyrox, and warning of injuries. And Jude gives us an introduction to DEKA and the suite of sports that sit underneath it.

0:00: Introduction
1:23: The Guardian article re hybrid fitness
9:02: AWW (A Week in Workouts) including stretching
14:57: WoW (Workout of the Week)
20:18: Main feature: Introduction to the sport of DEKA; last chance to qualify for World Championships
32:39: Nutrition: nacho bowl
34:28: Quote of the Week
35:30: Outroduction

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Paul's Cap of the Week: @underarmour #stealthform

We dive into last week’s debate: CrossFit, hybrid fitness, Hyrox and...rugby. Plus, Jude introduces Hyrox while throwing his Dad under the bus over their Hyrox relay 'loss' at London’s Olympia.

This week’s segments:

• What is hybrid fitness? Responding to the comments during the week.
• A Week in Workouts (AWW)
• Nutrition: Paul's Energy-Protein balls
• Workout of the Week (WoW): Erg City results + new challenge
• Introduction to Hyrox
• Quote of the Week from Bruce Lee

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Jude breaks down what hybrid fitness really is, compares it with CrossFit (and dares to put the two together), and we even settle the question of how well — or badly — Paul is ageing.

This week’s segments:

• What hybrid fitness really means
• CrossFit as a hybrid fitness sport
• A Week in Workouts (AWW)
• Nutrition spotlight: Jude’s overnight oats
• Workout of the Week (WoW): Acid Bath results + new challenge
• Quote of the Week from Joe Maddon (ex–Chicago Cubs manager)

Cap of the Week: Alaska 🧢

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