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Supra Human
#123: We Tried Hyrox for the First Time: What Surprised Us, How We Trained, and Why We're Hooked
33 minutes Posted May 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Hyrox exposes how narrow gym fitness really is. If you've been training the same way for years, chasing body composition without a performance goal, this episode is the wake up call that shows what you're missing and why fitness might feel stale.In this episode of Supra human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens discuss their first Hyrox race in Phoenix, from getting overtaken by unlikely runners to discovering that Hyrox is a running race disguised as circuit training. They cover how training for performance accidentally improved body composition without dieting and why every lifter needs a goal that scares them. This one is for high performers who train hard but haven't been challenged in years.Chapters:
Introduction
Why Hyrox Gets Love and Hate
How Hard Was the Race Really
It's a Running Race, Not Circuit Training
Planning for Cardiff in Ten Weeks
Why a Performance Goal Changed Everything
Better Body Comp Without Trying
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Hyrox exposes how narrow gym fitness really is. If you've been training the same way for years, chasing body composition without a performance goal, this episode is the wake up call that shows what you're missing and why fitness might feel stale.In this episode of Supra human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens discuss their first Hyrox race in Phoenix, from getting overtaken by unlikely runners to discovering that Hyrox is a running race disguised as circuit training. They cover how training for performance accidentally improved body composition without dieting and why every lifter needs a goal that scares them. This one is for high performers who train hard but haven't been challenged in years.Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(03:59) Why Hyrox Gets Love and Hate(07:09) How Hard Was the Race Really(13:36) It's a Running Race, Not Circuit Training(17:01) Planning for Cardiff in Ten Weeks(21:40) Why a Performance Goal Changed Everything(28:36) Better Body Comp Without Trying(30:31) Getting Humbled by Everyday RunnersBen said his body comp got better when he stopped training for body comp. Has that ever happened to you? Comment below.To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.