HYROX Intel
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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Training"
How Deloads Actually Work: The Physiology of Backing Off
A deload works by temporarily reducing training stress — usually cutting volume by around 40–60% while keeping some i... more
Why Every HYROX Block Needs a Different Job
Every HYROX block needs a different job because the body only adapts to a stimulus for a few weeks before it stops re... more
The Off-Season: What HYROX Athletes Should Do in Summer
In the summer off-season, HYROX athletes should back off race-specific work and instead build a deeper aerobic base, ... more
How to Periodise a Year With Two HYROX Races
To periodise a year with two HYROX races, treat the season as two linked cycles: a full Base → Build → Race build int... more
How Long Should a HYROX Training Block Be?
A HYROX training block should last 3–6 weeks, long enough to drive a genuine adaptation but short enough to keep the ... more
Base, Build, Race: Why HYROX Training Comes in Blocks
HYROX training comes in blocks because fitness is built layer by layer: a Base block develops the aerobic engine, a B... more