Hyrox Handbook
For athletes who measure everything.
Race guides for every Hyrox city. Honest gear reviews. Training plans that work. And the logbook we built for the format.
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Jul 20, 2027
Pre-Race Anxiety in Hyrox: How to Manage the Voice in Your Head
How to manage pre-race anxiety the day before, the morning of, and minutes before your wave. Practical protocols, not generic 'just relax' advice.
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Jul 13, 2027
Hyrox Active Recovery: The Underrated Practice That Speeds Up Adaptation
What active recovery actually is, why it works, and the specific protocols Hyrox athletes use between hard sessions and on rest days.
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Jul 6, 2027
Hyrox Cross-Training: What to Do on Off-Days (and Off-Cycles)
Cross-training options for Hyrox athletes - cycling, swimming, yoga, hiking. What helps, what hurts, and how to use cross-training in active recovery.
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Jun 29, 2027
Hyrox Recovery Foods: What to Eat to Bounce Back Faster
Recovery nutrition for Hyrox athletes - post-workout meals, protein timing, hydration strategies, and the foods that accelerate recovery between sessions.
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Jun 22, 2027
Hyrox Event Day Timeline: Hour-by-Hour From Wake-Up to Finish
Detailed Hyrox race day timeline - hour-by-hour for wave starts at 7am, 9am, and 12pm. What to do, what to eat, when to warm up.
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Jun 15, 2027
Hyrox Pull-Up Strength: Why It Matters Even Though Hyrox Has No Pull-Ups
Pull-ups aren't a Hyrox station. But pull-up strength translates to SkiErg, sled pull, and grip endurance. Here's why and how to build it.
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Jun 8, 2027
Deload vs Taper for Hyrox: The Difference & Exactly When to Use Each
Deload vs taper explained for Hyrox: mid-cycle deload weeks and race-week taper are different recovery tools. The practical difference, how long each lasts, and exactly when to use each.
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Jun 1, 2027
Hyrox Strength Base: The Lifting You Actually Need (Not Powerlifting)
The strength training that translates to Hyrox performance. What lifts matter, what rep ranges, and why powerlifting routines are the wrong fit.
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May 25, 2027
Hyrox Running Form: How to Run Faster Between Stations Without Burning Out
Running form for Hyrox - cadence, foot strike, posture, breathing, and how to maintain pace through 8km of station-broken running.
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May 18, 2027
Hyrox Warmup Progressions: How to Build Up to the Full 12-Minute Routine
How to progressively build into a proper Hyrox warmup. Week 1 to race day, with progressions for athletes returning from injury or rebuilding.
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May 11, 2027
Hyrox Doubles Training Plan: 12 Weeks of Pair-Optimized Prep
A 12-week Hyrox Doubles training plan for pairs - joint sessions, solo work, transitions practice, and how to peak together.
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May 4, 2027
Hyrox Corporate & Team Relay: How Companies Enter, Cost & Format
How companies race Hyrox together: the Corporate Relay format, how to enter a workplace team, what it costs, training a mixed-ability team, and the ROI of fitness team-building.
