HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel

What Is the RoxZone and Why Is It Stealing Your Minutes?

The roxzone is the transition area in HYROX where you travel between the running lane and each station — and it steal... more

Can You Train for HYROX on 4 Hours a Week?

Yes, you can train effectively for HYROX on four hours a week — enough for a strong Open finish and even a competitiv... more

How Do You Recover in the Week After a HYROX Race?

In the week after a HYROX race you recover by taking two to three days of complete or active rest, prioritising sleep... more

How Should You Warm Up on HYROX Race Day?

On HYROX race day you warm up in roughly 15–20 minutes: 8–10 minutes of easy jogging to raise your core temperature, ... more

Is HYROX Harder Than a Marathon?

HYROX and a marathon are hard in different ways: a marathon is a longer, single-mode aerobic grind lasting three to f... more

How Do You Train for HYROX and Still Keep Your 5K Fast?

You keep your 5K fast while training for HYROX by protecting one or two sharp running sessions a week — a threshold r... more