What is HYROX? Your Beginner’s Guide

HYROX is a global fitness race requiring strength, speed, power and endurance. Each race includes 8 rounds of 1km running, followed by a functional workout.  It bills itself as “The World Series of Fitness Racing”. It is a fantastic test of overall fitness. There are...

Luke Greer on Running, Wall Ball Battles, and Going All-In on HYROX

Luke Greer is one of the fastest runners in HYROX right now - and he’s proving it against the very best in the world. After winning the Men’s Pro division in London (in Dec 2025) and then finishing 8th on his Elite 15 debut in Phoenix, Luke has quickly gone from...

HYROX Katowice

The latest HYROX Katowice event was held on 21-22nd February 2026 at Katowice International Conference Centre plac Sławika i Antalla 1, 40-163 Katowice, Poland. HYROX Katowice Results Read on for the main results from the Poland event…Women’s Pro The Women's Pro was...

HYROX Cancun

HYROX will go Cancun (Mexico) for the first time, with an event to be held on 13-15th March 2026 at Av. Rbla. Fonatur, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R For tickets and more information, click here. Provisional Race Schedule: Friday, March 13th OPEN WOMEN: 17:00 –...

Off-Feet Conditioning in HYROX: Training Hard Without Paying the Price

In HYROX, most conditioning still revolves around running. If you want to get better at race pace, you run more. If you want to build aerobic capacity, you run more. If you want to improve repeatability, you run more. According to Pierre Spies, that assumption is...

Dr Adam Storey on HYROX Strength Training

In an episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I got to sit down with Dr Adam Storey to unpack what strength training should actually look like for HYROX athletes. Adam brings a rare blend of Olympic-level coaching experience, applied sport science, and hands-on HYROX...

HYROX Nice

The latest HYROX Nice event was held on 12-15th February 2026 at Palais des Expositions, Parv. de l'Europe, 06000 Nice. HYROX Nice Results Read on for the main results from the France event…Women’s Pro The Women's Pro was won by Elli Stenfors in a time of 01:01:04....

Understanding Damper, Drag Factor and Stroke Rate for Rowing and Skiing in HYROX

For a HYROX athlete, efficiently using the Concept2 rowing machine and SkiErg can be crucial for success in your race. With 1km required on each during the event, optimising your performance can make a significant difference in your overall time. This article will...

Who is Hunter McIntyre?

Few names in HYROX carry the same weight as Hunter McIntyre. For people new to the sport, he is often the first athlete they associate with HYROX. For experienced competitors, he has long been the reference point. McIntyre is a multi time HYROX World Champion, a...

Coaching Female Athletes in HYROX

Training female athletes in HYROX is often discussed in simplified terms. Adjust training around the menstrual cycle. Avoid certain loads. Expect performance swings. According to Dr Bryna Chrismas, those narratives rarely reflect reality. In a recent HYROX Academy...

Rethinking HYROX Performance: Why Traditional Fitness Metrics Don’t Tell the Full Story

HYROX performance is often discussed using familiar endurance metrics. VO2 max. Lactate thresholds. Heart rate zones. These tools have value, but they were built for sports with far more stable demands. HYROX is different. In a single race, athletes alternate between...

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