Popular Fuel for HYROX Athletes
You probably heard before but Sour Patch Watermelon candies are surprisingly popular in the endurance and hybrid training world including HYROX, CrossFit, and marathon communities — for a few science-backed and practical reasons...
HYROX 101: Everything You Need to Know About the World's Leading Fitness Race
What is HYROX, how does a race work, categories, divisions, rules, what to expect and everything else that you need to know!
30 days to run your first 5K
Your first 5K run is exciting and very rewarding. Although, if you understand what it takes and what needs to be done on the way, you will have a more enjoyable experience. Remember, most people quit because they get injured and/or start incorrect training plans with unsuitable recommendations for them.
An honest review of HYROX Puma Shoes – Performance, Strength, and Running Considerations
PUMA has done an amazing job collaborating with HYROX to introduce specialized shoes designed for functional fitness racing. These shoes are built for grip, strength, and performance, particularly excelling in sled pushes and pulls. However, when it comes to running efficiency, they might not suit every athlete's needs. Let's take a detailed look at the different PUMA HYROX models and how they perform in competition.
HYROX Fitness Test
This test consists of a series of exercises that mimic the HYROX competition movements. Perform each exercise for time or reps and record your results. Your score will indicate whether you're ready for a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced training plan.
Becoming a Hybrid Athlete
A hybrid athlete trains across multiple fitness domains, combining endurance, strength and functional capacity to perform at a high level in diverse fitness challenges. They can also run longer distances while still lifting heavy weights.
HYROX Training Strategies for Male and Female Athletes
When it comes to HYROX racing and training, both men and women have similar programming since the event demands a hybrid of strength, endurance, and functional fitness. However, there are key physiological, strength, endurance, and recovery differences that impact how male and female athletes train and race HYROX.
How to Identify Your Weakness in HYROX and Test Your Performance
HYROX athletes need to have a combination of strength, power, endurance, grip strength, and mental toughness. As a hybrid athlete, whether you're an elite competitor or a beginner it's an important point to understand your weakness and make a smart training plan so that you can make improvements.
Natural Water Flavors & 7 DIY Recipes
For Those Who Don't Like or Forget to Drink Water… Here's How to Fix It!
Substitutions for HYROX Specific Movements
It can be challenging to find specific equipment like a Ski Erg, rowing machine, wall balls, sled push, sled pull or sandbag. If you don't have access to them, you can substitute with functional exercises that mimic the same movement patterns, target similar muscle groups for strengthening, and achieve comparable intensity.
Choosing the Right Running Shoes
Running shoes play a very important role in performance, injury prevention, and comfort.
Exercises That Can Help You Run Better and Faster
How to go faster, smarter! With bonus plans for 5K and 10K.
Breathing and Movement
Can correct breathing have a positive impact on performance?
Electrolytes 101
Electrolytes play a very important role in hydration, muscle function, and endurance performance for athletes. When you sweat, you lose electrolytes, and replenishing them correctly prevents cramps, fatigue, and dehydration. Although, drinking water alone doesn't hydrate the body.
How to prevent Heat Stress?
Core Temperature Matters - Overheating can decrease performance.
Which HYROX Category Matches Your Fitness Level ? Find out Now!
This test is also a great way to identify your strength, endurance, and skills, even if you're not planning to compete.
