Do You Race HYROX in a Singlet or a Vest? What Actually Works
In HYROX a race singlet and a running vest are the same sleeveless shape, so the honest answer is that the shape is not the decision. What actually works is a purpose-built...
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Race Shorts vs Half Tights for HYROX: Which Is Faster?
Neither race shorts nor half tights are inherently faster for HYROX; the faster choice is whichever you never notice during the race. Race shorts are lighter and cooler, half tights stop ride-up...
What Should You Wear for a HYROX Race in 2026? The Full Decision Guide
For a HYROX race in 2026 you want a fitted, sweat-wicking top (singlet or technical tee), race-specific shorts or half tights, well-fitting trainers with grip, and nothing loose that flaps or holds...
Singlet or T-Shirt for Your First HYROX? How to Choose
For your first HYROX, choose a singlet if you run hot and want the lightest possible kit, or a technical t-shirt if you prefer shoulder coverage under the sled and wall ball....
Anti-Odour Training Kit: Why Some Shirts Smell After One Session (and Some Never Do)
Training shirts smell because bacteria feed on sweat and skin oils trapped in the fabric, not because of the sweat itself. Synthetic fabrics can hold odour more than natural fibres unless treated,...
What Do the HYROX Elite 15 Wear? Race Kit Trends From the Majors
HYROX Elite 15 athletes race in minimal, tight-fitting synthetic kit: short lined shorts or race briefs, a fitted vest or tight tee, and low-drop hybrid shoes with reliable grip. The priorities are...
Performance Fabric Explained: Polyester vs Polyamide vs Blends for Training
Performance training fabric comes down to three main choices: polyester, polyamide (nylon) and blends that combine them with elastane. Polyester wicks fastest and dries quickest, polyamide is softer and more abrasion-resistant, and...
How Often Should You Replace Training Shoes and Kit? Mileage and Wash Data
As a working rule, replace training shoes every 500-800km (or roughly every 6-12 months of regular training), sports bras every 6-12 months, and technical tops, shorts and socks when they lose stretch,...
What to Wear to Train in a Cold Garage Gym (UK Winter Layering Guide)
To train in a cold UK garage gym, layer a wicking base against the skin, add a warm mid-layer such as a fleece or hoodie you can strip once warm, and keep...
How Should a Training T-Shirt Fit? The Performance Fit Guide
A performance training t-shirt should fit close but not tight: skimming the torso without clinging, with sleeves that end mid-bicep, a hem that stays put during overhead and bent-over movements, and enough...
Compression for HYROX: What the Evidence Says and When It Helps
Compression garments in HYROX offer modest, mostly practical benefits: they reduce muscle vibration, control chafe, keep muscles warm and often feel supportive, but the evidence for large performance gains during a race...
Training Kit vs Race Kit: What Elite HYROX Athletes Actually Wear
Elite HYROX athletes train in slightly more varied, hard-wearing kit and race in the most minimal, proven set-up possible. Training kit prioritises durability, warmth and versatility across many sessions; race kit prioritises...
HYROX Race-Day Kit List: What to Pack, What to Wear, What to Skip
Your HYROX race-day kit is simple: wear a wicking top, lunge-proof shorts or tights and grippy training shoes, and pack chalk, a spare layer, water, a small snack and your event confirmation....
Why Cotton Fails in HYROX: Fabric Science for 60-90 Minutes of Sweat
Cotton fails in HYROX because it absorbs and holds sweat instead of moving it, so over 60-90 minutes of racing your kit becomes heavy, cold and chafing. Cotton can hold around 7%...