HYROX Intel

Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.

Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Engine & Method"

Zone 2 on the SkiErg and Row: Engine Building Beyond Running

You can build a HYROX engine on the SkiErg and rowing machine as well as on your feet — Zone 2 aerobic work transfers... more

Why Your Easy Runs Are Too Hard (and It's Costing You Minutes)

Your easy runs are too hard because you are running them in the grey zone — too fast to build the aerobic base, too s... more

How Slow Is Zone 2? Finding Your Real Easy Pace

Zone 2 is slower than almost everyone thinks — for most amateurs it is a pace where you can talk in full sentences an... more

Why Base Build Race Starts With Months of Easy Running

Base–Build–Race starts with months of easy running because you cannot build sharpness or race-specific fitness on an ... more

Zone 2 Explained: The Engine Room of HYROX Performance

Zone 2 is the engine room of HYROX performance because it is the low-intensity training zone where your body builds t... more