HYROX Intel
Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.
Hyrox Intel — Tagged "New to HYROX"
How Many Hard Sessions Per Week Can You Actually Absorb?
Most HYROX athletes can absorb two to three genuinely hard sessions per week. Beginners and busy professionals do bes... more
Training Age: Why Your Mate's Plan Won't Work for You
Your mate's plan won't work for you because training age — how many years of consistent, structured training your bod... more
What Is Periodisation? The HYROX Athlete's Plain-English Guide
Periodisation is the practice of dividing your HYROX training into distinct blocks, each with one clear job — buildin... more
What Is a Realistic First-Year HYROX Progression?
A realistic first-year HYROX progression for most amateurs is a first race around 1:25–1:45, improving to somewhere n... more
Should You Wear Grips or Gloves in a HYROX Race?
For most HYROX athletes, thin gymnastics-style grips are worth wearing and full gloves are not. Grips protect your pa... more
How Much Should Your HYROX Time Improve Between Races?
Between your first two HYROX races, expect to improve 8–15 minutes; after that, gains shrink as you climb. A trained ... more