#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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to James Newbury03:03 Training for Hyrox and Running Specific Programs05:55 Transitioning from CrossFit to Hyrox09:00 The Importance of Structured Training11:56 Personal Progress and Mental Tracking in Running15:07 Camaraderie in Sports and Team Dynamics17:58 The Impact of Competitive Experiences20:59 Recovery from Injury and Resilience23:48 The Bike Accident and Its Aftermath26:47 Overcoming Adversity: James' Journey Post-Injury32:12 Healing Protocols: Natural Remedies and Recovery Techniques39:43 The Importance of Sleep in Recovery47:12 Nutrition and Movement: Keys to Recovery and Performance53:28 The Ethical Shift to Veganism55:11 Performance and Plant-Based Diets59:38 Gut Health and Microbiome Explained01:07:14 Content Creation and Personal Branding01:19:40 Advice for Pursuing the AbnormalProduced by @MUNDAY_STUDIOS Munday.live/studios Get in touch:Instagram: / petelaverick YouTube: / @pete.laverick Facebook: / pete.laverick.5 Email: petelaverickpro@gmail.com