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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "HYROX"

Caffeine and HYROX: What Does the Evidence Support?

Caffeine is one of the few genuinely evidence-backed performance aids for HYROX: around 3–6mg per kilogram of bodywei... more

Should You Carb Load Before HYROX?

Yes, you should top up carbohydrate before HYROX, but you do not need extreme carb-loading — a 60–90 minute race is w... more

What Mobility Work Do HYROX Athletes Actually Need?

HYROX athletes need targeted mobility in four areas: ankles and hips for the sled and lunges, thoracic spine and shou... more

How Do You Stop Your Forearms Failing on the Farmers Carry?

You stop your forearms failing on the HYROX farmers carry by training grip endurance directly, cutting the number of ... more

From Park Run to HYROX: What Actually Changes in Training?

Moving from parkrun to HYROX means adding three things a 5K runner rarely trains: strength for the stations, the abil... more

Can You Train for HYROX While Building Muscle?

Yes, you can train for HYROX while building muscle, but you cannot maximise both at once — you manage a trade-off. HY... more