HYROX Intel
Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.
Hyrox Intel
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
What Is Periodisation? The HYROX Athlete's Plain-English Guide
Periodisation is the practice of dividing your HYROX training into distinct blocks, each with one clear job — buildin... more
What Does a Perfect HYROX Race Week Look Like?
A perfect HYROX race week reduces volume while keeping a little intensity, front-loads sleep and carbohydrate, rehear... more