HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel

Red Flags in HYROX Programs: A Coach's Checklist

The clearest red flags in a HYROX program are: no aerobic base building, an identical training week that never change... more

The First Generation Problem: Coaching a Sport With No Textbook

HYROX has no textbook because it is too young to have one: the competitive era only began in 2023, so the first gener... more

How to Vet a HYROX Coach Before You Pay Them

To vet a HYROX coach before paying them, check three things: how many athletes they have coached through full HYROX r... more

The Qualification Gap: Why a PT Certificate Doesn't Make a HYROX Coach

A personal training certificate does not make someone a HYROX coach because standard PT qualifications teach general ... more

HYROX Is Younger Than Your Gym Membership: What That Means for Advice

HYROX as a competitive sport is younger than most people's gym memberships — its serious era only began around 2023 —... more

Your Engine Outlasts Your Season: The Long-Term Case for Zone 2

Your aerobic engine outlasts any single race season, which is why Zone 2 training is the highest-return investment yo... more