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The Weekly Split Podcast · August 3 · 53 min

🎙️Episode 5 | HYROX Istanbul & Chengdu Results, Weight Loss, Heat Training & VO₂ Max

Welcome back to The Weekly Split - your weekly breakdown of everything happening in fitness. In Episode 5, we discuss the latest results from HYROX Istanbul and HYROX Chengdu, what stood out to us, and what they could mean for the season ahead. We also dive into one of the biggest topics in HYROX right now – losing weight for performance. Is lighter always faster, or can dropping too much bodyweight actually hold you back? Other topics include the pros and cons of heat training, how and when we like to programme VO₂ max sessions, and what really happens to the body after completing an ultra race if you're also trying to perform as a hybrid athlete. This week's topics: 🏁 HYROX Istanbul & Chengdu results ⚖️ Weight loss and HYROX performance 🔥 Heat training – benefits, drawbacks and when it's worth using ❤️ VO₂ max training – when we programme it and why 🏔️ The aftermath of ultra races for hybrid athletes Whether you're training for HYROX, hybrid racing, or simply want practical insights into endurance and performance, this episode is packed with honest discussion, coaching experience and real-world takeaways. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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Welcome back to The Weekly Split - your weekly breakdown of everything happening in fitness.


In Episode 5, we discuss the latest results from HYROX Istanbul and HYROX Chengdu, what stood out to us, and what they could mean for the season ahead.


We also dive into one of the biggest topics in HYROX right now – losing weight for performance. Is lighter always faster, or can dropping too much bodyweight actually hold you back?


Other topics include the pros and cons of heat training, how and when we like to programme VO₂ max sessions, and what really happens to the body after completing an ultra race if you're also trying to perform as a hybrid athlete.


This week's topics:

  • 🏁 HYROX Istanbul & Chengdu results
  • ⚖️ Weight loss and HYROX performance
  • 🔥 Heat training – benefits, drawbacks and when it's worth using
  • ❤️ VO₂ max training – when we programme it and why
  • 🏔️ The aftermath of ultra races for hybrid athletes

Whether you're training for HYROX, hybrid racing, or simply want practical insights into endurance and performance, this episode is packed with honest discussion, coaching experience and real-world takeaways.


🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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