#21 - James Newbury - CrossFit vs Hyrox (The Man Who Can FINALLY Settle The Debate)
In this episode, five-time CrossFit Games athlete James Newbury tells us why he loves HYROX so much. Amongst many other things we talk about his famous partnership with 7-time World's Fittest Women, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, and how their preparation is going for the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago.
James also shares valuable insights into his Vegan lifestyle. His motivations for doing it, the health benefits, and how it has affected his performance.
James is a world-leader when it comes to all things 'wellness'. You will leave this episode knowing considerably more about your body, your mind and what you can do day-to-day to maximise your performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to James Newbury
03:03 Training for Hyrox and Running Specific Programs
05:55 Transitioning from CrossFit to Hyrox
09:00 The Importance of Structured Training
11:56 Personal Progress and Mental Tracking in Running
15:07 Camaraderie in Sports and Team Dynamics
17:58 The Impact of Competitive Experiences
20:59 Recovery from Injury and Resilience
23:48 The Bike Accident and Its Aftermath
26:47 Overcoming Adversity: James' Journey Post-Injury
32:12 Healing Protocols: Natural Remedies and Recovery Techniques
39:43 The Importance of Sleep in Recovery
47:12 Nutrition and Movement: Keys to Recovery and Performance
53:28 The Ethical Shift to Veganism
55:11 Performance and Plant-Based Diets
59:38 Gut Health and Microbiome Explained
01:07:14 Content Creation and Personal Branding
01:19:40 Advice for Pursuing the Abnormal
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