8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Test your all-round functional fitness!
Written by Marcus Smith
InnerFight
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Apr 16, 2024
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Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Hyrox workouts are a great test of all round functional fitness. If you’re looking to try it out for yourself, we’ve got 8 fundamental tips that’ll help you train for your next Hyrox event!

What is Hyrox Training?

Hyrox combines running with 8 different functional workout stations. Participants alternate between a 1km run and each workout station, repeated eight times in total.

Two women doing Hyrox workout on rowing machines
HYROX turns fitness into a race, creating an incredible workout atmosphere!

The format is the same all around the world, so you can compare your performance on global leaderboards – and potentially earn yourself a spot at the World Championships at the end of each season!

8 Ways to Train for Hyrox Workouts

#1 Cardiovascular Endurance

Hyrox involves running, so focus on building your cardiovascular endurance. Include running sessions, varying between steady-state runs, interval training and compromised runs to mimic the demands of the event.

#2 Strength Training

Movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, pull ups and push ups are crucial for the workout stations in a Hyrox race – so make sure you can handle them!

#3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT workouts simulate the intensity of Hyrox. Short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods can improve both cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic capacity.

#4 Station Training

Practise specific movements you'll encounter in Hyrox, such as sled pulls, sled pushes, wall balls and heavy sandbag lunges. This helps improve your efficiency and confidence during the race.

#5 Combined Elements

Design workouts that combine both endurance and strength elements, resembling the demands of Hyrox. Instead of focusing on one element per day (a cardio day and a strength day), do them at the same time.

#6 Simulate Event Conditions

Occasionally train in conditions similar to the event, such as wearing the same shoes and practising transitions between running and the stations. Learn how you will feel after each station heading into the run, especially as you get into the later stages!

#7 Rest and Recovery

Ensure adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions. Hyrox is demanding, and your body needs time to recover and adapt.

#8 Nutrition and Hydration

Fuel your body with a balanced diet to support your training and race-day performance. Stay hydrated, especially considering the physical demands of both running and strength exercises.

Final Thoughts

Hyrox events are very demanding on the body but are also a great way to test your limits. Anyone can take part regardless of your fitness level – so train the right way, listen to your body and always remember to enjoy the process!

Fun  - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Hyrox workouts are a great test of all round functional fitness. If you’re looking to try it out for yourself, we’ve got 8 fundamental tips that’ll help you train for your next Hyrox event!

What is Hyrox Training?

Hyrox combines running with 8 different functional workout stations. Participants alternate between a 1km run and each workout station, repeated eight times in total.

Two women doing Hyrox workout on rowing machines
HYROX turns fitness into a race, creating an incredible workout atmosphere!

The format is the same all around the world, so you can compare your performance on global leaderboards – and potentially earn yourself a spot at the World Championships at the end of each season!

8 Ways to Train for Hyrox Workouts

#1 Cardiovascular Endurance

Hyrox involves running, so focus on building your cardiovascular endurance. Include running sessions, varying between steady-state runs, interval training and compromised runs to mimic the demands of the event.

#2 Strength Training

Movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, pull ups and push ups are crucial for the workout stations in a Hyrox race – so make sure you can handle them!

#3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT workouts simulate the intensity of Hyrox. Short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods can improve both cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic capacity.

#4 Station Training

Practise specific movements you'll encounter in Hyrox, such as sled pulls, sled pushes, wall balls and heavy sandbag lunges. This helps improve your efficiency and confidence during the race.

#5 Combined Elements

Design workouts that combine both endurance and strength elements, resembling the demands of Hyrox. Instead of focusing on one element per day (a cardio day and a strength day), do them at the same time.

#6 Simulate Event Conditions

Occasionally train in conditions similar to the event, such as wearing the same shoes and practising transitions between running and the stations. Learn how you will feel after each station heading into the run, especially as you get into the later stages!

#7 Rest and Recovery

Ensure adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions. Hyrox is demanding, and your body needs time to recover and adapt.

#8 Nutrition and Hydration

Fuel your body with a balanced diet to support your training and race-day performance. Stay hydrated, especially considering the physical demands of both running and strength exercises.

Final Thoughts

Hyrox events are very demanding on the body but are also a great way to test your limits. Anyone can take part regardless of your fitness level – so train the right way, listen to your body and always remember to enjoy the process!

Fun  - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Hyrox workouts are a great test of all round functional fitness. If you’re looking to try it out for yourself, we’ve got 8 fundamental tips that’ll help you train for your next Hyrox event!

What is Hyrox Training?

Hyrox combines running with 8 different functional workout stations. Participants alternate between a 1km run and each workout station, repeated eight times in total.

Two women doing Hyrox workout on rowing machines
HYROX turns fitness into a race, creating an incredible workout atmosphere!

The format is the same all around the world, so you can compare your performance on global leaderboards – and potentially earn yourself a spot at the World Championships at the end of each season!

8 Ways to Train for Hyrox Workouts

#1 Cardiovascular Endurance

Hyrox involves running, so focus on building your cardiovascular endurance. Include running sessions, varying between steady-state runs, interval training and compromised runs to mimic the demands of the event.

#2 Strength Training

Movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, pull ups and push ups are crucial for the workout stations in a Hyrox race – so make sure you can handle them!

#3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT workouts simulate the intensity of Hyrox. Short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods can improve both cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic capacity.

#4 Station Training

Practise specific movements you'll encounter in Hyrox, such as sled pulls, sled pushes, wall balls and heavy sandbag lunges. This helps improve your efficiency and confidence during the race.

#5 Combined Elements

Design workouts that combine both endurance and strength elements, resembling the demands of Hyrox. Instead of focusing on one element per day (a cardio day and a strength day), do them at the same time.

#6 Simulate Event Conditions

Occasionally train in conditions similar to the event, such as wearing the same shoes and practising transitions between running and the stations. Learn how you will feel after each station heading into the run, especially as you get into the later stages!

#7 Rest and Recovery

Ensure adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions. Hyrox is demanding, and your body needs time to recover and adapt.

#8 Nutrition and Hydration

Fuel your body with a balanced diet to support your training and race-day performance. Stay hydrated, especially considering the physical demands of both running and strength exercises.

Final Thoughts

Hyrox events are very demanding on the body but are also a great way to test your limits. Anyone can take part regardless of your fitness level – so train the right way, listen to your body and always remember to enjoy the process!

Fun  - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Hyrox workouts are a great test of all round functional fitness. If you’re looking to try it out for yourself, we’ve got 8 fundamental tips that’ll help you train for your next Hyrox event!

What is Hyrox Training?

Hyrox combines running with 8 different functional workout stations. Participants alternate between a 1km run and each workout station, repeated eight times in total.

Two women doing Hyrox workout on rowing machines
HYROX turns fitness into a race, creating an incredible workout atmosphere!

The format is the same all around the world, so you can compare your performance on global leaderboards – and potentially earn yourself a spot at the World Championships at the end of each season!

8 Ways to Train for Hyrox Workouts

#1 Cardiovascular Endurance

Hyrox involves running, so focus on building your cardiovascular endurance. Include running sessions, varying between steady-state runs, interval training and compromised runs to mimic the demands of the event.

#2 Strength Training

Movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, pull ups and push ups are crucial for the workout stations in a Hyrox race – so make sure you can handle them!

#3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT workouts simulate the intensity of Hyrox. Short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods can improve both cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic capacity.

#4 Station Training

Practise specific movements you'll encounter in Hyrox, such as sled pulls, sled pushes, wall balls and heavy sandbag lunges. This helps improve your efficiency and confidence during the race.

#5 Combined Elements

Design workouts that combine both endurance and strength elements, resembling the demands of Hyrox. Instead of focusing on one element per day (a cardio day and a strength day), do them at the same time.

#6 Simulate Event Conditions

Occasionally train in conditions similar to the event, such as wearing the same shoes and practising transitions between running and the stations. Learn how you will feel after each station heading into the run, especially as you get into the later stages!

#7 Rest and Recovery

Ensure adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions. Hyrox is demanding, and your body needs time to recover and adapt.

#8 Nutrition and Hydration

Fuel your body with a balanced diet to support your training and race-day performance. Stay hydrated, especially considering the physical demands of both running and strength exercises.

Final Thoughts

Hyrox events are very demanding on the body but are also a great way to test your limits. Anyone can take part regardless of your fitness level – so train the right way, listen to your body and always remember to enjoy the process!

Fun  - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
8 Fundamentals for Optimal Hyrox Training

Hyrox workouts are a great test of all round functional fitness. If you’re looking to try it out for yourself, we’ve got 8 fundamental tips that’ll help you train for your next Hyrox event!

What is Hyrox Training?

Hyrox combines running with 8 different functional workout stations. Participants alternate between a 1km run and each workout station, repeated eight times in total.

Two women doing Hyrox workout on rowing machines
HYROX turns fitness into a race, creating an incredible workout atmosphere!

The format is the same all around the world, so you can compare your performance on global leaderboards – and potentially earn yourself a spot at the World Championships at the end of each season!

8 Ways to Train for Hyrox Workouts

#1 Cardiovascular Endurance

Hyrox involves running, so focus on building your cardiovascular endurance. Include running sessions, varying between steady-state runs, interval training and compromised runs to mimic the demands of the event.

#2 Strength Training

Movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, pull ups and push ups are crucial for the workout stations in a Hyrox race – so make sure you can handle them!

#3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT workouts simulate the intensity of Hyrox. Short bursts of high-intensity effort followed by brief rest periods can improve both cardiovascular fitness and anaerobic capacity.

#4 Station Training

Practise specific movements you'll encounter in Hyrox, such as sled pulls, sled pushes, wall balls and heavy sandbag lunges. This helps improve your efficiency and confidence during the race.

#5 Combined Elements

Design workouts that combine both endurance and strength elements, resembling the demands of Hyrox. Instead of focusing on one element per day (a cardio day and a strength day), do them at the same time.

#6 Simulate Event Conditions

Occasionally train in conditions similar to the event, such as wearing the same shoes and practising transitions between running and the stations. Learn how you will feel after each station heading into the run, especially as you get into the later stages!

#7 Rest and Recovery

Ensure adequate rest and recovery between intense training sessions. Hyrox is demanding, and your body needs time to recover and adapt.

#8 Nutrition and Hydration

Fuel your body with a balanced diet to support your training and race-day performance. Stay hydrated, especially considering the physical demands of both running and strength exercises.

Final Thoughts

Hyrox events are very demanding on the body but are also a great way to test your limits. Anyone can take part regardless of your fitness level – so train the right way, listen to your body and always remember to enjoy the process!

Fun  - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK