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James Newbury: CrossFit Champion Takes on Hyrox World Championships

What does it take to compete on the world’s biggest high-performance stages?

Today’s guest is none other than James Newbury — 2024 CrossFit Games Teams Winner, Ironman finisher, four-time Australia’s Fittest Man, strongman competitor, bodybuilder, and founder of Phyba Performance.

Now, James is preparing to take on the 2025 Hyrox World Championships, and he’s here to give us a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to operate at the highest level.

In this episode, we dive into:

• 🏋️ James' training in the lead-up to Hyrox Worlds
• 🥗 How his fueling strategies have evolved over time
• 💊 His full supplement stack going into competition
• 🧠 Key advice for up-and-coming athletes
• 💬 Why lifting with Arnold Schwarzenegger is still on his bucket list

…plus much more on mindset, recovery, and life beyond sport.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent of a young athlete, this conversation will give you rare insight into the habits, mindset, and fuel that power elite performance.

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Remember to fuel for success and keep kicking those goals!

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