Food, Fitness, and Recovery: A Deep Dive into Elite Performance

with Dr. Josh Renkens

In this Best You Podcast episode, Nick sits down with Dr. Josh Renkens, an elite-level athlete and sports chiropractor who is one of only 30 people worldwide to qualify for the Hyrox World Championships in the 50–54 age group. Dr. Renkens shares what it takes to perform at the highest level—balancing strength, cardio, recovery, and nutrition with surgical precision.

Beyond his performance training, Dr. Renkens brings over two decades of expertise treating pro athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, PGA, and more. In this episode, you’ll hear how he applies that knowledge to his own preparation for one of the most grueling fitness competitions in the world.

What You’ll Learn:

● The exact structure of his Hyrox training split

● How he balances food timing and macronutrients for performance and recovery

● What he’s eating the night before and the morning of the race

● His top 5 go-to supplements for elite performance

● The recovery techniques he uses to stay injury-free at 52

In This Episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the video only version of the episode.)


02:28 – What is Hyrox? Competition Breakdown

05:25 – Qualifying for the World Championships

08:15 – Training Structure & Recovery at 52

13:55 – Why You Don’t Train the Exact Event

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