EP12- Is HYROX Killing CrossFit? - Michael talks about the future of fitness in the Middle East

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What does it really take to go sub-60 at HYROX… and is HYROX starting to replace CrossFit as the sport of choice? In Episode 12 of Stump Station, I sit down with Michael, podium finisher at HYROX Sharjah, third place in HYROX Dubai, and one of the few athletes to break the one-hour mark. We dive into his full journey — from pushing for the Elite 15, to the mental grind of racing where seconds separate the best in the world. We cover: Michael’s road from training to podium finishes at HYROX Sharjah & Dubai The reality of breaking the sub-60 barrier and chasing the Elite 15 How HYROX compares to CrossFit — and whether it’s killing it The mindset and preparation needed when margins are razor-thin Training and coaching insights for anyone wanting to get into HYROX Why HYROX and general fitness are exploding across the Middle East Lessons from competing, building resilience, and staying in peak shape This is more than just times and rankings — it’s about what it takes to be truly elite, in sport and in life. 🎧 Listen in, whether you’re a HYROX athlete, a CrossFitter, or just someone chasing performance. #HYROX #CrossFit #Elite15 #Sub60 #FunctionalFitness #HybridAthlete #MiddleEastFitness #StumpStation #Podcast #AthleteMindset #HyroxTraining #FitnessJourney #SaudiFitness #EnduranceTraining #HyroxVsCrossFit