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