The Fitness Experiment
The latest in CrossFit, HYROX, DEKA, and functional fitness. For athletes of all kinds.
The 8 HYROX Stations: A Comprehensive Walkthrough
A HYROX race consists of 8 functional fitness stations (or exercises), each preceded by a 1km run. In total, you perform 8 1km runs, and perform work at 8 different stations. Each HYROX station contains a different movement with a...
DEKA Teams
The first DEKA FIT teams race took place in Austin, TX on January 15, 2022. It’s been a part of all DEKA FIT events throughout 2022, and will continue in 2023. Let’s breakdown everything we know about DEKA FIT teams.
DEKA Leaderboard
2024 • All-Time • World Records • 2023 2024 DEKA Leaderboard All-Time DEKA Leaderboard These are the best times ever recorded for DEKA events, since the inception of DEKA in 2020. DEKA World Records 2024: The movement standards were updated...
DEKA FIT Ruck
Spartan added a new rucking division in January 2023 called DEKA FIT Ruck. It will be available at all 2023 DEKA FIT events. Here’s everything you need to know about DEKA FIT Ruck. Get 10% off your first DEKA FIT...
DEKA Zones
See also: DEKA is short for decathlon and is derived from the Greek work déka, which means “ten.” It represents the 10 zones in a DEKA event. Let’s walk through each of the 10 DEKA zones, review the standards of...
What is DEKA & DEKA FIT?
Spartan DEKA is a fitness test & competition created by Spartan, Inc. in December 2019. There are multiple variations of DEKA—DEKA FIT, DEKA MILE, DEKA STRONG, DEKA GORUCK, DEKA FIRE—that are all comprised of 10 fitness zones. Some variations include...
Spartan DEKA
Have you heard people at your gym talking about DEKA or Spartan DEKA? Wondering what it’s all about? We’ll answer all your questions below, as if you are brand new to the fitness world. What is DEKA? What is a...
Ryan Kent Hosting DEKA Workshops in 2023
Ryan Kent, who recently finished 1st in DEKA STRONG and DEKA MILE and 2nd in DEKA FIT at the 2022 World Championships (results), just announced he’s hosting DEKA workshops in 2023. Three dates/locations have been announced so far, but I...
Ryan Atkins Training Secrets
Ryan Atkins (@ryanatkinsdiet) is a Canadian runner, climber, cyclist, OCR athlete, world champion, and all-around solid dude. If you’ve ever watched Spartan Race coverage on YouTube, you’ll probably seen him crossing the finish line way before anyone else. He’s also...
Battle Bunker: HYBRICON Course Trials
On December 2, 2022, Battle Bunker announced they are opening up their HYBRICON obstacle course for trial runs. If you don’t know what the HYBRICON course is, head on over to our 2022 Battle Bunker recap to watch the athletes...
DEKA FIT Discount 2024 (Coupon Code) – Get 10% OFF
Are you looking to sign up for a DEKA FIT event in 2024? We’ve got a discount code for 10% off any DEKA FIT event. This code is valid for all DEKA FIT events, all divisions, including DEKA FIT Ruck,...
2022 DEKA Holiday Challenge
The next DEKA FIT event isn’t until February 11, 2023. In the meantime, DEKA has released a holiday challenge to keep you in shape and have a good time with your fellow fitness friends. The 2022 DEKA Holiday Challenge will...
2023 DEKA FIT Events: Schedule & Locations
All of these events have passed. Please see our updated 2024 DEKA FIT events page. Spartan has released their schedule for 2023 DEKA FIT events. There are 7 events taking place from February to September, with the World Championships going...
Battle Bunker 2022 – Overview, Results & Livestream
The Battle Bunker’s flagship competition took place October 29, 2022 in Chula Vista, CA. 32 men and 31 women competed for $20,000 in cash. The competition was comprised of 3 military-style fitness events testing the highest level of physical readiness....
Explained: Medicine Ball vs Wall Ball vs Dead Ball (D-Ball) vs Slam Ball
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the gym, you know there are various types of exercise balls we use to stay fit. You may have heard of medicine balls, wall balls, dead balls (or d-balls), and slam balls....
About the Fitness Experiment
The Fitness Experiment is just that… an experiment. I created this site in 2023 as I continued to explore various methods of improving my fitness. My Background I’m about 20 years into my fitness journey and I still find new...