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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 10 MIN

Fitness: Why HYROX feels intimidating before you even start

from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane · host CapeTalk

Could fear of judgment be stopping more people from getting healthier than lack of motivation? HYROX has exploded globally as one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world, combining running and functional workout stations into an accessible challenge for everyday people. Yet behind the rise of fitness culture sits a quieter reality: many people are too intimidated to even start.  Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen, who recently returned from Hong Kong where she volunteered as a HYROX judge before completing her own mixed doubles event.  Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show.  Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you early morning news, sports, and business, with in-depth interviews featuring politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys conversations with guests from the lifestyle and arts spheres. Thank you for listening. For more about the show click  https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU  Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let's keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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