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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 40 MIN

154 The State of Fitness Competition

from The Paul Weber Podcast · host Paul Weber

Send us Fan MailFitness competition is more popular than ever.More people participate in bodybuilding shows, triathlons and hybrid fitness competitions every year.Of these three categories, hybrid fitness is the fastest growing by a significant margin, largely due to Hyrox's explosive growth.The 2011 CrossFit Open was the first mass participation, hybrid fitness competition, with 26,000 participants.Today, hybrid fitness competitions include the CrossFit Open, Hyrox, ATHX, Xenom, DEKA, Turf Games and Wodapalooza. Collectively, participation has grown by over 30x.The future is bright for fitness.---Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you:​Book an Intro Consult: This is the next step for athletes who want to work with me 1:1. My coaching is for fitness competitors and hybrid athletes who want to see what they're capable of. Once you book, you'll get a link to complete an intake form, which will give me some context before our first meeting. If you decide to hire me, the fee will get put toward your first month of coaching.Training deep dives: Join hundreds of coaches and athletes who have upgraded their training for strength, gymnastics, conditioning and competitive fitness.​Programming Mentor Meeting: For coaches and athletes who want to get clarity on their training. Know your training priorities, measure meaningful metrics, and make real progress.​Business Mentor Meeting: For in-person coaches who want to learn how to get online clients.

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Send us Fan Mail Fitness competition is more popular than ever. More people participate in bodybuilding shows, triathlons and hybrid fitness competitions every year. Of these three categories, hybrid fitness is the fastest growing by a significant margin, largely due to Hyrox's explosive growth. The 2011 CrossFit Open was the first mass participation, hybrid fitness competition, with 26,000 participants. Today, hybrid fitness competitions include the CrossFit Open, Hyrox, ATHX, Xenom, DEKA, T...

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