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Weekly training, HYROX, and nutrition deep-dives — written by our coaches.
Nutrition · Featured
HYROX Race Week Nutrition: A Meal-by-Meal Performance Guide
Maximise your performance with our HYROX race week nutrition guide. Expert advice on carb loading, hydration, and meal timing for functional fitness athletes.
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Recovery
The Essential Mobility Routine for HYROX Athletes
Unlock better performance and faster recovery with this essential mobility routine designed specifically for the unique demands of HYROX athletes.
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Nutrition
Carbs Around Training: The Timing and Amounts You Need for HYROX
Learn how to time your carb intake to fuel high-intensity HYROX sessions, improve recovery, and avoid hitting the wall during your training and races.
7 min read
HYROX
1k Row Strategy for HYROX: How to Pace and Save Your Legs
Master the 1,000m row in HYROX with our guide on pacing, technique, and transitions. Learn how to save your legs for the burpees and optimize your split times.
6 min read
HYROX
SkiErg Pacing Strategy: How to Save Your Legs for HYROX
Master the HYROX SkiErg with expert pacing strategies, technique tips, and workouts to save your energy for the rest of the race.
6 min read
HYROX
Sandbag Lunges Without Blowing Up Your Quads: A HYROX Guide
Master the HYROX sandbag lunges without burning out your legs. Learn technique tips to engage your glutes and hamstrings for a more efficient race.
5 min read
HYROX
Mastering the Farmers Carry: Grip, Posture, and Breathing
Master the Farmers Carry for HYROX with expert tips on grip endurance, postural alignment, and breathing techniques to improve your performance and safety.
6 min read
Recovery
Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Ultimate Recovery Tool
Discover why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer for HYROX athletes and how to optimize your rest for better recovery and faster race times.
6 min read
Nutrition
How Much Protein Do You Really Need for Body Recomposition?
Achieve the 'holy grail' of fitness: losing fat while gaining muscle. Learn exactly how to set your protein targets for successful body recomposition.
6 min read
HYROX
How to Pick Your First HYROX Division: The Ultimate Guide
Don't let registration anxiety hold you back. Learn the difference between Open, Pro, and Doubles to find the perfect fit for your first HYROX race.
6 min read
Training
Heart Rate Zones: A Practical Guide for HYROX Athletes
Master heart rate zones to boost your HYROX performance. Learn how to calculate MHR, avoid the 'gray zone,' and train smarter for your next race.
6 min read
Recovery
Recovery Basics: What Actually Moves the Needle
Forget expensive gadgets. Discover the science-backed recovery basics that actually improve performance and help you bounce back after a tough HYROX session.
6 min read
Training
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: The Hybrid Edge
Learn why strength training is the ultimate "insurance policy" for endurance athletes and how to balance lifting with high-mileage weeks.
6 min read
HYROX
Burpee Broad Jump: Master the Technique and Strategy for HYROX
Master the 80m burpee broad jump with these technique and pacing tips from Fit 4 Life Club. Learn how to save energy and avoid no-reps in your next HYROX.
6 min read
Nutrition
The Ultimate HYROX Race-Day Nutrition Guide
Master your HYROX race-day nutrition with our expert guide. Learn how to fuel, hydrate, and supplement for peak performance at HYROX Port Coquitlam.
8 min read
Training
Hybrid Training: The Science of Strength + Endurance
Discover the science of hybrid training. Learn how to balance strength and endurance for peak performance without the "interference effect" holding you back.
6 min read
Training
Zone 2 Training: Why Slow Runs Win HYROX
Discover why slowing down is the secret to a faster HYROX time. Learn the science of Zone 2 training and how to build a massive aerobic engine for your next race.
6 min read
HYROX
Sled Push Technique: 6 Cues for a Faster Split
Shave seconds off your HYROX time with these 6 essential sled push technique cues. Learn how to drive more power and stay efficient on the carpet.
6 min read
HYROX
Mastering the Wall Ball: Pacing Strategies for HYROX Success
Don't let the final station ruin your race. Learn the pacing strategies and movement efficiency tips to conquer HYROX wall balls and finish strong.
5 min read
HYROX
The Beginner 8-Week HYROX Training Plan: Your Guide to Race Day
Ready to tackle your first HYROX? Follow our comprehensive 8-week beginner training plan to build the strength, stamina, and running base you need to finish strong.
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HYROX
Compromised Running: The #1 HYROX Skill Nobody Trains
Stop training strength and running in isolation. Learn why "compromised running" is the secret to a faster HYROX time and how to master the transition.
6 min read
HYROX
How to Train for HYROX: A 12-Week Guide
Week-by-week structure: compromised running, sled tolerance, zone-2, and long mixed sessions.
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HYROX
What is HYROX? A Beginner's Guide to the Fitness Race
The 8 runs, 8 stations format explained for beginners — divisions, scoring, and how to start training.
5 min read