HYROX Intel

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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Recovery"

Should You Train HYROX When Sore? DOMS vs Warning Signs

You can and usually should train HYROX when mildly sore, because delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a normal ada... more

The 6 Most Common HYROX Injuries and How to Bulletproof Against Them

The most common HYROX injuries are overuse problems around the knee, calf and Achilles, lower back, hips, shoulders a... more

How to Recover Between HYROX Training Sessions: Sleep, Protein and the 24-Hour Rule

You recover between HYROX sessions by prioritising three things: 7–9 hours of sleep, roughly 1.6–2.2g of protein per ... more

HYROX Nutrition: Daily Macros for Training Weeks (By Body Weight)

For HYROX training weeks, a practical daily target is roughly 1.6–2.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight, 4–7g o... more

What to Eat Before a HYROX Race: The 48-Hour Fuelling Plan

Before a HYROX race you should raise carbohydrate intake in the final 48 hours, keep meals familiar and lower in fibr... more