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What is Xenom, and why it could reshape fitness competition

Xenom has raised $15 million and calls itself the “decathlon of fitness”. That’s the headline but it’s not the most interesting thing about the latest addition to the competitive fitness calendar. Xenom is a new global fitness competition designed to test all-round fitness across a standardised format. What really stands out is how Xenom founder…

March 25, 20260Comments

What is Xenom and how it is standardising competitive fitness

Competitive fitness is moving towards structure. For years, the category has been defined by variation: different workouts, different formats, different interpretations of what “fitness” means. That has driven participation, but it has limited comparability and made it difficult to scale as a spectator sport. Xenom is part of a new wave attempting to change that.…

March 25, 20260Comments

What are hybrid fitness competitions and how are they turning training into a sport?

Fitness has historically been personal. You train to improve strength, endurance, or appearance. Progress is tracked individually. Outcomes are largely private. Hybrid fitness competitions introduce a different model. They turn training into something measurable, repeatable, and comparable across individuals and locations. Hybrid fitness competitions are structured events that combine multiple training modalities—typically strength, endurance, and…

March 24, 20260Comments

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Use hybrid training to achieve multiple fitness goals

Dr Alyssa Olenick Dr Alyssa Olenick is a highly regarded exercise physiologist, ultra-marathon runner and powerlifter with a deep passion for fitness, health, and wellness. She specialises in understanding the intricate relationship between resistance training, endurance sports and metabolic health, and is known for her science-based approach to exercise and recovery, and her ability to…

August 10, 20240Comments

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What is Hyrox and should you try it?

Picture an arena in which endurance meets strength, speed intersects with strategy, and mental fortitude is as crucial as physical prowess. Welcome to the world of Hyrox, the fitness competition designed for everyone - athletes and amateurs alike - looking to push their limits and set new benchmarks for their physical prowess and mental toughness.…

July 22, 20240Comments

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The hybrid training program that builds speed, strength and stamina

Hybrid training, which combines elements of strength training and cardio, has gained global popularity, largely due to the success of CrossFit and the recent Hyrox event craze. This hybrid approach to fitness offers numerous health and performance benefits, including improved cardiovascular endurance, increased muscle strength, and enhanced overall athletic performance. By integrating different types…

June 19, 20240Comments

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What is hybrid training and should you do it?

Hybrid training is rapidly gaining global popularity, emerging as the next great fitness craze. This dynamic approach first gained traction with CrossFit and has recently surged with the Hyrox event phenomenon. The appeal lies in its ability to combine the cardiovascular challenge of endurance workouts with the muscle-building power of strength training, offering a comprehensive…

June 16, 20240Comments

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The ultimate guide to Hyrox training: get fitter, stronger and faster in six weeks

You’re standing at the start line. The air around you crackles with adrenaline and anticipation. Thumping music blares out of every speaker. The crowd are going wild with deafening screams of encouragement. The lights flash on and off as the final countdown begins. It’s time. But are you ready? Hyrox events have taken the fitness…

June 16, 20240Comments

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The free four-week Hyrox training program to get stronger, faster and fitter

Hyrox events are taking the fitness world by storm, combining speed, strength, endurance and functional training in a competitive and inspiration format. To help you prepare perfectly for your next Hyrox competition, use our free four-week Hyrox training program to build the pace and power and other athletic abilities you need to set…

June 16, 20240Comments