HYROX Intel
Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.
Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Training"
Why Week 1 of a New Block Should Feel Too Easy
Week 1 of a new training block should feel too easy because you are re-establishing a baseline, not proving fitness. ... more
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
Reverse Periodisation: Does It Make Sense for HYROX?
Reverse periodisation — starting with short, high-intensity work and building toward longer volume as the race nears ... more
The Art of the Race-Week Taper: Volume Down, Sharpness Up
A race-week taper for HYROX means cutting training volume by roughly 40–60% while keeping intensity sharp, so you arr... more
Maintenance Blocks: Holding Fitness When Life Gets Busy
A maintenance block holds your HYROX fitness through a busy patch by cutting volume sharply while keeping intensity —... more
How to Come Back After Illness Without Losing the Block
To come back after illness without losing the block, return gradually — resume easy aerobic volume first, delay hard ... more