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You know the feeling. A fitness race should be a simple test. You train hard, you show up, and you find out how fit you are. But sometimes it’s not that simple. Think about the sled. You can spend months building the strength to push and pull a specific weight. You master your form, optimize your...

In the world of elite HYROX racing, the gap between a world record and the next best time can be vanishingly small. As of today, the men’s world record stands at a blistering 53:22, set by the phenomenal Hunter McIntyre. In a stunning display of power and endurance at HYROX Glasgow, competitor Ja...

If you walk through the starting corral at a HYROX race, you notice the gear. It’s a sea of intention. The shoes are a specific type of carbon-plated racer, chosen for their energy return. The shorts are technical, split-hemmed for movement. The watches are tracking biometric data in real-time. E...

The Truth About Wearing Gloves in Hyrox! Imagine the scene. You are deep into a Hyrox race, surrounded by the rhythmic hum of SkiErgs and the roar of the crowd. Your heart is pounding in your ears, a steady drumbeat against the fatigue building in your legs. You have just completed another gruel...

Walk into the warm-up area of any Hyrox race, and you’ll hear a piece of advice repeated like a mantra: "Go test the sleds." It’s considered standard practice, a non-negotiable part of any serious athlete's pre-race ritual. The logic is simple: the sleds are notoriously variable, and you need to ...

I compete in Hyrox. It’s a young sport, and the gear is still catching up. I needed good gloves, but I couldn’t find any that worked. The ones marketed for functional fitness were always a compromise. They would survive the kettlebells but offer zero grip on the rower. The ones with great grip we...

About a year and a half ago, I signed up for my first Hyrox race. Like most people new to the sport, I went straight to YouTube. I watched hours of footage, studying how elite athletes like Hunter McIntyre moved, how they paced themselves, and what gear they used. I noticed something odd. Some at...

I often hear a strange idea from people thinking about their health. Someone will say, "I'm going to get fit, and then I'll join the gym." Or they'll look at a demanding event like a Hyrox race and conclude, "I'll try that once I lose some weight and improve my running." At first glance, this log...

🏆 How to Win Your First Hyrox: Part 1 Hyrox is a demanding yet exhilarating challenge. But with the right preparation, mindset, and plan, you can walk into the arena with confidence and maybe even aim for the podium. Here’s how I approached my first Hyrox, won it, and what I learned along the way...