HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Training"

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

The Minimum Effective Dose: Periodising on 4-5 Hours a Week

The minimum effective dose for HYROX on 4–5 hours a week is three or four focused sessions that still follow real per... more

Intensity Distribution Across a HYROX Season

Intensity distribution across a HYROX season should be polarised — roughly 80% of your training time easy and around ... more

How to Periodise Strength Training Inside a HYROX Plan

You periodise strength inside a HYROX plan by shifting emphasis across blocks — general maximal strength in the base,... more

Why Your Training Week Needs Hard Days and Genuinely Easy Days

Your training week needs hard days and genuinely easy days because the adaptation you want from HYROX training comes ... more

Peaking for HYROX: The Two-Week Window That Decides Your Race

Peaking for HYROX means using the final two weeks to shed accumulated fatigue while holding fitness, so you arrive on... more