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HYROX for Women: Does Training Need to Look Different?

HYROX training for women does not need a fundamentally different structure — the same base, build and race methodolog... more

HYROX at 40+: What Should Change in Your Training?

At 40+, HYROX training changes mostly in recovery, not intensity: you keep the hard running and strength work but spr... more

How Do You Manage Nerves on HYROX Race Morning?

You manage HYROX race-morning nerves by giving them a job: run a fixed routine that leaves nothing to chance — arrive... more

Caffeine and HYROX: What Does the Evidence Support?

Caffeine is one of the few genuinely evidence-backed performance aids for HYROX: around 3–6mg per kilogram of bodywei... more

Should You Carb Load Before HYROX?

Yes, you should top up carbohydrate before HYROX, but you do not need extreme carb-loading — a 60–90 minute race is w... more

What Mobility Work Do HYROX Athletes Actually Need?

HYROX athletes need targeted mobility in four areas: ankles and hips for the sled and lunges, thoracic spine and shou... more