HYROX Doubles Guide: Rules, Strategy & Training
Everything you need for HYROX Doubles: divisions, rules, penalties, station split strategy, pacing, partner comms, and training tips.
HYROX Doubles Guide: Rules, Strategy & Training
Everything you need for HYROX Doubles: divisions, rules, penalties, station split strategy, pacing, partner comms, and training tips.
The HYROX PFT: What It Is, Why It Exists, How To Compete, and How To Prepare
How to Find Your Real Zone 2 for HYROX
Find your real Zone 2 for HYROX using the HR drift test, breathing cues, and a simple 7‑day protocol—so your aerobic work stops becoming “grey zone” grind.
Strava vs Runna: Which App Actually Fits HYROX® & Hybrid Athletes?
Compare Strava vs Runna through a hybrid lens and see how HYROX® and hybrid athletes can use both apps alongside strength work and station‑specific training.
HYROX® Stations: Anatomy, Neuromuscular Demands, and Coaching Applications
This article translates the anatomy and exercise physiology of each HYROX® station—running, SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jump, rowing, farmer's carry, sandbag lunges, and wall balls—into practical, coach-friendly insights.
HYROX® 8 Stations – Walkthrough Guide
Master all 8 HYROX® stations with race-pace form cues, clean transitions, and Roxzone strategy. Get quick setup checks, common faults to avoid, and a sample training session for every station.
LT Games: The New Hybrid Fitness Challenge
Life Time's LT Games explained: 17-station hybrid workout, how scoring works, key differences vs HYROX®, and how recreational athletes can prep in 6–12 weeks.
Side Stitches (ETAP): One of the most common but easy to fix issues for runners
Side stitches can derail a run or compromise your pace mid-workout. They're extremely common in runners and in any sport with repeated trunk motion in an upright posture. But they're easy to fix!
Not a Runner? You Can Still Crush HYROX
One of the biggest myths about HYROX is “I'm not a runner, so it's not for me”. If that's what's holding you back, it's time to reframe what HYROX is and what types of athlete it's for!
HYROX Pacing Strategies, and How to Master the Race Flow
You may have heard about pacing many times from coaches, social media basically everywhere. And understanding your pacing you can help you hit your personal best! But what does pacing really mean in HYROX?
Controlling Core Temperature — The Missing Link for Athletic Performance
A critical factor in reaching peak performance is the ability to regulate core temperature. Whether training in extreme heat, competing in frigid conditions, or maintaining optimal body function during intense workouts, understanding and managing core temperature is essential for athletic success.
Compromised Running
If you've ever done a hard set of sled pushes and then tried to run right after, you know it's not the same as heading out for a jog on fresh legs. That shaky, burning, heavy-leg feeling? That's compromised running — and mastering it is one of the most important things you can do to improve your HYROX performance.
The Secret Weapon for Faster HYROX
If your HYROX training is all about high-intensity intervals, sleds, and wall balls then you're missing one of the most underrated yet powerful tools for peak performance: Zone 2 cardio.
New HYROX Running Study Reveals How Pacing and Fatigue Impact Performance
A recent scientific study on HYROX demonstrated how athletes pace the runs, how fatigue builds up, and what separates the top performers from the rest. The findings give valuable insights for athletes and coaches on optimizing training and race strategy for better HYROX performance.
30 days to run your first 5K
Your first 5K run is exciting and very rewarding. Although, if you understand what it takes and what needs to be done on the way, you will have a more enjoyable experience. Remember, most people quit because they get injured and/or start incorrect training plans with unsuitable recommendations for them.
An honest review of HYROX Puma Shoes – Performance, Strength, and Running Considerations
PUMA has done an amazing job collaborating with HYROX to introduce specialized shoes designed for functional fitness racing. These shoes are built for grip, strength, and performance, particularly excelling in sled pushes and pulls. However, when it comes to running efficiency, they might not suit every athlete's needs. Let's take a detailed look at the different PUMA HYROX models and how they perform in competition.
Becoming a Hybrid Athlete
A hybrid athlete trains across multiple fitness domains, combining endurance, strength and functional capacity to perform at a high level in diverse fitness challenges. They can also run longer distances while still lifting heavy weights.
HYROX Training Strategies for Male and Female Athletes
When it comes to HYROX racing and training, both men and women have similar programming since the event demands a hybrid of strength, endurance, and functional fitness. However, there are key physiological, strength, endurance, and recovery differences that impact how male and female athletes train and race HYROX.
How to Identify Your Weakness in HYROX and Test Your Performance
HYROX athletes need to have a combination of strength, power, endurance, grip strength, and mental toughness. As a hybrid athlete, whether you're an elite competitor or a beginner it's an important point to understand your weakness and make a smart training plan so that you can make improvements.
Substitutions for HYROX Specific Movements
It can be challenging to find specific equipment like a Ski Erg, rowing machine, wall balls, sled push, sled pull or sandbag. If you don't have access to them, you can substitute with functional exercises that mimic the same movement patterns, target similar muscle groups for strengthening, and achieve comparable intensity.
Exercises That Can Help You Run Better and Faster
How to go faster, smarter! With bonus plans for 5K and 10K.
Choosing the Right Running Shoes
Running shoes play a very important role in performance, injury prevention, and comfort.
Which HYROX Category Matches Your Fitness Level ? Find out Now!
This test is also a great way to identify your strength, endurance, and skills, even if you're not planning to compete.