Training Intelligence

HYROX® Training Blog – Page 6

Performance guides, race strategy, and station-by-station breakdowns, written for HYROX® athletes by HYROX® athletes.

168 articles

Race Formats

HYROX Doubles Pacing: Shared Runs and a Clear Time Budget

Plan shared running and station work in HYROX Doubles with correct time-budget arithmetic, realistic trial sessions and clear ways to adjust during the race.

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Stations

Weighted Sled Push Progressions

Learn how to use weighted sled push training — above race weight — to build strength and race-day confidence for HYROX® station 2.

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Training Plans

Hyrox Strength Exercises: The Essential 5

The best strength exercises for HYROX® performance. Station-specific lifts, loading guidelines, and how to fit strength work into your training week.

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Stations

Burpee Broad Jump Workout: 4-Week Progression

A targeted burpee broad jump workout to build the hip power and chest discipline you need for HYROX®. Sets, reps, and rest ratios included.

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Race Day

Hyrox Workout Classes: What to Expect

HYROX® certified classes let you train the race format with proper equipment and coaching. Here's what happens in a class and how to find one near you.

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Stations

Kettlebell Farmers Carry Workouts

Master kettlebell farmers carry with our complete workout guide. Get HYROX-specific training protocols, progression tips, and weight recommendations.

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Race Day

Hyrox Competition Workout: Full Breakdown

HYROX® races follow a fixed format: 8 x 1km runs plus 8 functional stations. Here's exactly what happens on race day, from chip timing to Roxzone transitions.

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Training Plans

Hyrox Workout of the Day: Daily WODs

HYROX® WODs let you train the race format in shorter sessions. Here are 5 ready-to-use WODs for beginners, intermediates, and race simulations.

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Performance Science

5 VO2 Max Workouts

Master 5 powerful VO2 max workout protocols designed for HYROX® athletes. Combine running with functional movements to boost endurance and performance.

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Performance Science

Heart Rate Zones for Hyrox Training

A clear breakdown of heart rate zones for HYROX® training. Learn which zones to train in, how race day splits across zones, and how to build your program.

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Performance Science

How to Improve Heart Rate Recovery

Learn how to improve heart rate recovery with proven techniques for HYROX® athletes. Discover zone-based training, breathing methods, and competition strategies.

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Stations

BBJ for Beginners: Build Up

A beginner’s Burpee Broad Jump guide based on the current HYROX movement standard, with practice choices separated from unsupported performance guarantees.

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Stations

1,000m Row Workouts

Five optional rowing sessions for the 1,000m HYROX Singles station, with correct race order, monitor guidance and clearly bounded training advice.

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Race Day

Hyrox vs DEKA FIT: Comparison

HYROX® and DEKA FIT are both functional fitness races, but they differ in format, length, movements, and who they suit. Here's the clear comparison.

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Stations

7 SkiErg Benefits for Hyrox

Seven practical uses of SkiErg in HYROX preparation: movement practice, pacing and session planning, with clear limits to health and performance claims.

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Stations

BBJ Race Tips: Conserve Energy

Race-day Burpee Broad Jump guidance should begin with the current movement rules and use individualized pacing rather than unsupported time-saving guarantees.

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Women

Best Hyrox Tips for Female Athletes

Proven HYROX® tips for women from recent seasons of Repz race data. Pacing, station order, strength gaps, and race-day tactics that move the needle.

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Stations

Trap Bar Farmers Carry: Heavy Loading Technique

The trap bar farmers carry lets you load heavier with less wrist strain. Here's how it fits into HYROX® training and where it falls short of race-specific prep.

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Stations

Sandbag Lunge Workout: 6-Week Hyrox Plan

A structured sandbag lunge workout plan for HYROX® athletes. Build the strength and endurance to complete 100 reps without losing pace.

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Training Plans

Free Hyrox Training Plan PDF: Download

Before you download a HYROX® training plan PDF, know what separates a complete plan from a template. Based on recent seasons of race data.

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Stations

Sled Pull Race Tips for Hyrox

HYROX Sled Pull race tips: current Singles weights, four-lane execution, practical pacing choices and preparation for the next run.

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Training Plans

Hyrox Training With Running & Gym Only

HYROX® demands both running endurance and gym strength. Learn how to combine running and gym training effectively to improve your race performance.

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Race Formats

Hyrox Doubles Training Plan: Partner Prep

HYROX® Doubles requires a different training strategy than solo racing. Learn how to prepare as a team using recent seasons of race data.

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Training Plans

Hyrox Strength Training: Key Exercises

Strength training can support running economy and endurance performance, but HYROX programming should be individualized around current strength, running load, station practice, recovery and the applicable rulebook.

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