EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
TSP #31 - HYROX didn’t change my body. It changed my relationship to it.
from The Stripped Podcast · host Joelle Smaniotto
If you’ve been seeing HYROX everywhere and thinking “why are people so obsessed?”…same. From the outside it can look a little cult-like: running, SkiErg, sled push/pull, wall balls… paying money to suffer.But once you’re in it, it makes perfect sense.In this episode, I’m sharing my first HYROX experience (mixed doubles in Hong Kong) not as a fitness expert (clearly!) , but as a woman who said yes to something that scared and excited her… and got two unexpected outcomes that were so worth it.In this episode, we talk about:Why HYROX is everywhereHow a 12-week training block creates real momentumThe mindset shift from training to “shrink” → training to get strongerThe masculine energy that is serving us well (yes even a a feminine embodiment coach I do honor the masculine! Of course. We need it!)Race-day adrenaline (and why recovery deserves a plan too)The two unexpected highlightWhat it made me realized about my bodyA reflection question:What’s one thing you’ve been quietly wanting to do… but you keep telling yourself “I’m not that kind of person”?If you want to talk:DM me on Instagram with one sentence…. tell me what your “not for me” thing is.https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/Work with me:If you want support to break a pattern, rebuild self-trust, and start living like you’re at the center of your own life, message me and we’ll see what support fits. https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ or [email protected] visit: https://thesensescompany.com to learn more. If you enjoyed the episode:Please leave a 5-star rating + a review. It helps more people find the show. Thank you!
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If you’ve been seeing HYROX everywhere and thinking “why are people so obsessed?”…same. From the outside it can look a little cult-like: running, SkiErg, sled push/pull, wall balls… paying money to suffer.But once you’re in it, it makes perfect sense.In this episode, I’m sharing my first HYROX experience (mixed doubles in Hong Kong) not as a fitness expert (clearly!) , but as a woman who said yes to something that scared and excited her… and got two unexpected outcomes that were so worth it.In this episode, we talk about:Why HYROX is everywhereHow a 12-week training block creates real momentumThe mindset shift from training to “shrink” → training to get strongerThe masculine energy that is serving us well (yes even a a feminine embodiment coach I do honor the masculine! Of course. We need it!)Race-day adrenaline (and why recovery deserves a plan too)The two unexpected highlightWhat it made me realized about my bodyA reflection question:What’s one thing you’ve been quietly wanting to do… but you keep telling yourself “I’m not that kind of person”?If you want to talk:DM me on Instagram with one sentence…. tell me what your “not for me” thing is.https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/Work with me:If you want support to break a pattern, rebuild self-trust, and start living like you’re at the center of your own life, message me and we’ll see what support fits. https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ or [email protected] visit: https://thesensescompany.com to learn more. If you enjoyed the episode:Please leave a 5-star rating + a review. It helps more people find the show. Thank you!
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TSP #31 - HYROX didn’t change my body. It changed my relationship to it.
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