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The Roxzone Podcast

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The Roxzone is a podcast hosted by avid HYROX enthusiasts Ben, Max and Tom. The trio cover current HYROX news, speak to interesting guests and explore the business behind the fastest growing fitness movement. Use discount code 'ROXZONE-10' for 10% off ALL your HYROX races..
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Episodes

'Ignore the row, focus on burpees and wall balls instead!' - Ep. 45

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Datazone. We've distilled the info of over 20,000 races to give you the insight you need to improve your next HYROX race. Max and Ben try to explain why focusing on certain exercises is more productive than others. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 45

From paralysed to racing HYROX (Yes, you read that right!) - Ep. 44

Ben and Max are joined by SCI Motivation on this week's show to discuss what has to be the most inspiring story of any HYROX athlete there is! Maurice-Andre tells us how he went from a life changing injury, to learning to walk again, to racing a bloody HYROX - oh yeah, and it only took him a few years to do it! A must listen for anyone that needs inspiration. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Feb 22, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 44

In conversation with the sexiest man in HYROX, Hunter McIntyre - Ep. 43

Tom and Max host (possibly) the show's most appropriate guest - the HYROX GOAT himself, Hunter McIntyre. Is it as profane and ridiculous as you thought it would be? Definitely! Get ready to divulge in the mindset of sport's fittest man... Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 43

HYROX Glasgow... the controversy continues - Ep. 42

Ben and Tom share their experience of racing/ spectating in Scotland's first ever HYROX! The boys share their thoughts on why so many athletes posted record breaking times. Was it fair? Did Ben take performance enhancing drugs? Does it make sense to shout 'SCOOOTLAND' when stepping off the train? The answers to all these questions and more await within... 4 HYROX 1 Day donation page - https://www.dogive.com/campaigns/1369/donate/step1 Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter Lic...

Feb 15, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 42

HYROX Manchester - introducing the HYROX 'highway code' - Ep. 41 (pt2)

Part 2 of the HYROX Manchester race review, including the brand new HYROX 'highway code', judges possibly giving out penalties incorrectly and the boys laying down some killer bars in a little HYROX themed rap. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 41

HYROX Manchester - too small, too crowded... too awesome? - Ep. 40 (pt 1)

The Roxzone boys give their honest take on what it was like racing in upcoming world championship location. Was it perfect? Probably not. Are we looking forward to the world champs? 100% Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 40

'How I built a community of 35,000 HYROX athletes' - Ep. 39

Tom and Max are joined by HYROX UK Marketing Manager, Amber Ruddle. Amber shares how the brand ethos of the company has changed over the years and made the UK mad for HYROX! Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Using AI to optimise your HYROX training - Ep. 38

Yes, you read that right - we have enlisted the help of Artificial Intelligence program, Chat GPT, to optimise how to prepare for HYROX. How we ended up from AI programmed training plans to creating new Harry Potter creatures is a mystery, but certainly very entertaining! Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 38

HYROX Training Apps (The best review of all time) - Ep. 37

Ben, Max and Tom sit down to review HYROX specific, and non-specific, training apps. Is it the greatest, most comprehensive and informative review of all time? Almost certainly not. Is it the first review to give ratings like bitten apples, Thor's hammers and ovaries (yes, you've read that correctly)? It most certainly is. Enjoy! Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 37

New Year, New Goals - Ep.36

The Roxzone is back for another year - 2023 here we come! The original trio of Ben, Max and Tom sit down and chat through their HYROX ambitions for the new year, including racing in the pro-division, qualifying for the world championship and building the world's most powerful knee. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 36

How to improve your HYROX time (As told by a HYROX Coach) - Ep.35

HYROX pro athlete and coach, Robert Woods (@woodsyworkout), sits down with Ben and Max to share his advice on how first-time, intermediate and advanced can improve their time. Check out the training videos we filmed with Rob on instagram @roxzonepod and go to CoActivePerformance.com for more info on Rob's coaching. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Are some HYROX races easier?! (ft. Roxlyfe) - Ep. 34

This week we unpack all of the HYROX conspiracies - easier sled carpets (#sledgate), stricter judging and higher wall ball targets (surely not?). Who better to share his insights on these controversies than the 'stat man' himself, Greg ,Williams, aka. Roxlyfe. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 34

HYROX Frankfurt review (MEGA EPISODE) - Ep. 33

The Roxzone trio are joined by Eddie (HYROX UK Brand Manager and pro HYROX athlete) and Mark (an enthusiastic rave goer with no HYROX prep) to review their race experiences in Frankfurt, Germany. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 33

HYROX London review (pt.2) - Ep. 32

Setting realistic targets, instagram vs reality, coping with a bad race - a lot of big topics covered in this week's pod as Ben and Max and joined by Lucy again. Please have a look at our 'eat wall balls for breakfast' shirts -> https://everpress.com/wall-balls-for-breakfast Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 32

HYROX London review (pt.1) - Ep. 31

Ben and Max sit down to review the HYROX London event, oh and Lucy is back! Together the gang discuss everything from the energy of MCs, to the possibility of building a roundabout to manage traffic inside the venue. Please have a look at our 'eat wall balls for breakfast' shirts -> https://everpress.com/wall-balls-for-breakfast Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Setting a PB and keeping it in the Family - Ep. 30 HYROX Essen

The Roxzone debut their international HYROX career in Essen, Germany. Max and his brother, Felix, share their thoughts from the perspective from a HYROX newbie and veteran. Also, Ben pulls off the greatest upset of the season... seriously! Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Rogue-trip baby! HYROX Germany - Ep. 29

The trio is back, this time in Max's Ford Fiesta, en-route to Essen, Germany! With too much free time on their hands, the boys decide to record an uncut gem whilst crossing boarders and sampling foreign McDonalds. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Bouncing back from a HYROX race when it doesn’t go to plan - Ep. 28

Tom and Ben sit down to discuss Ben's Birmingham race and how to mentally bounce back when exercises don’t go to plan, or when the dreaded no rep happens! They also discuss work-life balance and how to 'fail forwards' into your next race... literally. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 28

How to juggle HYROX & work (oh and kids...) with special guest Justine Ep. 27

Ben and Max have the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful Justine, a mum of two with a background in physiotherapy and avid listener of the Roxzone! They discuss balancing your fitness around work and family life, Justine shares her tips on carving out quality time for training, how to get your family (especially the little ones!) involved with your fitness routine and her journey of cataloging her HYROX journey through social media. You can follow Justine on instagram @Justine1019 Music cred...

Oct 26, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 27

HYROX Birmingham review + A new host?! Ep. 26

The boys are back from the HYROX Birmingham event and are joined by (possibly) a new host of the show! Ben explains how he went wrong at every corner and how/ where the event could be improved. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 26

What to know for HYROX Birmingham Ep. 25

Max's solo debut takes the form of a HYROX Birmingham pre-race review. The episode covers everything you need to know ahead of the UK season opener, including insights and tips the boys learnt along their HYROX journeys. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The London Marathon + (some HYROX stuff) Ep. 24

Max completes his first ever Marathon in arguably the greatest city on earth (no controversy intended). Ben and Tom share their adventures from supporting on the sideline. Some HYROX content also features. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 24

HYROX founder Christian Toetzke (Part 2) Ep. 23 - HYROX to be televised; Christian's dream location and athlete; Will HYROX be in the Olympics?

Diving deeper into the mind of HYROX founder, Christian Toetzke, the boys look further afield in this episode. Where will HYROX go next? Will HYROX get into the Olympics? Will HYROX be televised? The answers to all of these questions and much more lies within. Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 23

HYROX founder Christian Toetzke (Part 1) Ep. 22 - The genesis of the 8 HYROX exercises; Changing the HYROX format; New PFT??

'Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him' - The boys sit down with the creator of HYROX, Christian Toetzke, and pick his mind about everything from the origins of HYROX in 2017 to what exercises didn't make it into the race, and so much more! Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 22

What we've learned from making a fitness podcast Ep. 21 - Reflecting on 5 months of the Roxzone and our HYROX journeys

The boys go deep, using the late Queen Elizabeth's II state funeral as a reflection point to look back on past episodes, favourite guests and the origins of the Roxzone. Ben also highlights our new found fame in Finland and the Philippines. https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The HYROX season begins Ep. 20 - New world records; NEW EVENT LOCATION?!; Ben Gregz <3

In this week's episode Tom and Max review the start of HYROX 22/23 season in Basel. They also get a surprising teaser for a new HYROX event location! Please have a read of Ben Gregz's story in the link below. Ben and his family are going through a time at the moment and it's great to see the community rally behind them and offer them support! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bengregzrecoveryfund Music credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn...

Sep 13, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 20

How to train for your first HYROX Ep. 19 - Ben is back + a new HYROX format?

The boys review some of their go to workouts they use to prep for HYROX races, ranging from simulations to training without equipment. ALSOOO, how is NYC breaking the HYROX mould? https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Even more HYROX news! Ep.18 - World champs are coming home; HYROX webpage gets a makeover; bye bye Ben

Max and Tom steer the ship without Ben on board this week :( The boys review the big news of the HYROX world championships coming to Manchester and surprise a (very) special guest with an impromptu phone call. Music Credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 18

HYROX HYROX HYROX Ep. 17 - New event locations and partnerships + SPECIAL GUEST (kinda)

Ben and Max do some drinking without a lot of thinking...and also review everything HYROX. The boys talk about the new event location in Glasgow, the foodspring partnership and are joined by a special guest. Music Credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The new sport of fitness racing Ep.16 - New HYROX world championship location; Movie review; Max's big news

Special Monday drop! The boys review the new HYROX movie and discuss where the next HYROX world championship will be. Ben confesses his love for Hunter again, Tom shares his geography knowledge; and Max announces something VERY LONG >>> https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/schlummi Music Credits: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: ZADHRBZF8YOZJDE4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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