The DSC Podcast

Coach Kaitlyn signed up for HYROX because her best friend since high school asked her to, and now they are competing together as HYROX mixed doubles partners.In this episode Kaitlyn gets honest about what it feels like to train for something completely outside your comfort zone, the nerves, the excitement, and the part she is most worried about. Spoiler: it is the running. She has never been a runner, does not love running, and HYROX has a whole lot of it.But she loves having something to train for and a goal to reach for, pushing herself to be uncomfortable, and going into battle with her best friend by her side.This one is for anyone who has ever needed someone else to push them into doing the hard thing.About Coach Kaitlyn:Kaitlyn is a Senior Coach at Dynamic Strength and Conditioning in Nashua, NH. She holds an undergraduate degree in exercise science, her CFSC through Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, and is currently completing her master's degree in exercise science. She is also, as of recently, a HYROX mixed doubles competitor with her best friend from high school by her side.

If you have ever skipped cardio day every single day of your life, this episode is for you.Coach Colby has always been a strength guy. Heavy lifting, big numbers, zero apologies, and absolutely zero cardio. Then HYROX came along and changed everything.In this episode Colby gets honest about what it has actually felt like to build cardio and endurance from scratch, the humbling moments, the hard days, and why he has completely fallen in love with the challenge of doing something that does not come naturally to him. Because it turns out that the hardest things are often the most worth doing.In this episode we cover:- What it feels like to be a strong athlete who struggles with conditioning- How Colby approached building his aerobic base without abandoning his strength roots- Why doing hard things outside your comfort zone is the best thing you can do for your fitness and your mindset- What HYROX has taught him about himself as an athlete and a coachLinks and resources mentioned:Learn more about HYROX at DSC: click HERETry DSC free for 7 days: Grab my FREE Trial

Coach Jake talks about how his HYROX training will be different this year because of his new responsibilities as a new Dad!About Coach JakeJake is the General Manager of DSC in Nashua, NH, where he has spent years helping everyday people build strength, move better, and show up for themselves. He holds both an undergraduate and master's degree in exercise science, his CFSC levels I and II, and a recovery coaching certification. He is a HYROX competitor who believes that fitness has to fit your real life, not the other way around. He is also, as of very recently, a completely smitten new dad.

If you have ever looked at something physically challenging and thought, "that's not for someone like me," this episode is for you. DSC owner and Strength and Conditioning Coach Daria, opens up about the moment she decided to sign up for HYROX, what training has looked like with a hip labrum repair in her history, and why she believes doing hard things alongside her members is one of the most important things she can do as a coach. This is not a highlight reel. It's an honest conversation about fear, preparation, and what fitness actually looks like in midlife when you refuse to shrink.