From Olympic Cycling to HYROX: Nikki Brammeier

On this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we talk to Nikki Brammeier (@nikkibrammeier) - a former Olympic cyclist and national cyclocross champion who's now making serious moves in the world of HYROX. In this episode, she joins Greg to chat through her journey from pro cycling to fitness racing, what it's like training and competing as a mum of two, and why fuelling properly has become one of her biggest learnings as an athlete.

We cover:

⏱️ Nikki’s sporting background — from World Cups to Rio 2016

💪 Her transition into HYROX and learning how to train for it

🍽️ RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport)

🧠 How she thinks about pressure, mindset, and recovery now

🏋️‍♀️ The realities of strength work, running inefficiency, and managing fatigue

🗓️ Periodisation and training around her monthly cycle

💥 Her advice for anyone trying to race and train well with a busy life

There’s loads of insight here from someone who’s performed at the highest level and is now applying that experience to the HYROX world.

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