HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel

Sleep and HYROX Performance: The Cheapest Gain Available

Sleep is the cheapest and most reliable performance gain available to a HYROX athlete: aim for 7–9 hours consistently... more

How Cold Should You Go: Ice Baths and HYROX Recovery

For HYROX recovery, an ice bath of roughly 10–15°C for 10–15 minutes is enough — colder and longer isn't better, and ... more

Cramping Mid-Race: Causes and the Fixes That Work

Mid-race HYROX cramping is most often caused by neuromuscular fatigue from pacing beyond your trained fitness, compou... more

Injured Three Weeks Out: Should You Still Race HYROX?

If you're injured three weeks out from HYROX, whether you should still race depends on the injury type: a minor niggl... more

What Is a Realistic First-Year HYROX Progression?

A realistic first-year HYROX progression for most amateurs is a first race around 1:25–1:45, improving to somewhere n... more

Should You Wear Grips or Gloves in a HYROX Race?

For most HYROX athletes, thin gymnastics-style grips are worth wearing and full gloves are not. Grips protect your pa... more