Why HYROX Athletes Need Smarter Training HYROX has exploded as the world’s leading hybrid fitness competition, blending running with functional stations like the SkiErg, sled push, and burpee broad jumps. But with popularity comes questions: * How do I pace myself? * When will my running times improve? * Should I train
Why Cross-Training Is the HYROX Athlete’s Secret Weapon When you think HYROX prep, your mind probably jumps straight to running, sleds, wall balls, and brutal intervals. And sure, those are essential. But here’s the real secret: elite athletes rely heavily on cross-training to stay fit, recover faster, and
If you're winging your Hyrox training, grabbing workouts from Instagram, or just hoping that taking a few classes each week will get you race-ready... it’s time for a better plan. Building a structured Hyrox training program doesn’t mean obsessing over spreadsheets or training like a robot.
When you register for a HYROX race, one of the first choices you face is deceptively simple: Open or Pro? At first glance, it seems like the only difference is that Pro has “heavier weights.” But anyone who has stood on the Pro start line knows that’s only part
In the world of hybrid fitness, two names dominate the conversation: HYROX and DEKA. At first glance, they seem similar — both blend running, machines, and functional fitness stations. But step inside either race, and you’ll quickly see they’re entirely different beasts. In a recent conversation between Ryan Kent
If you’ve ever stared down a SkiErg, RowErg, or BikeErg and thought, “How bad can it be?”—then learned the hard way 40 seconds later—you’re not alone. Ergs are sneaky. They look simple. But if you’re not using them right, you’re either wasting time or
Let’s get something straight—training harder doesn’t always mean training better. Especially in Hyrox, where the line between building endurance and burying yourself alive is thinner than your post-sled-push soul. This post breaks down everything you need to know about intensity, threshold training, pacing, and recovery—so you
VO2 Max Training for HYROX: Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong (And How to Fix It) Let’s talk about VO2 max intervals. The big, shiny, sweaty workouts that make you feel like a champion... or maybe just completely wrecked. You’ve probably done them. Maybe in a CrossFit
In the world of hybrid fitness, success isn’t just about grinding—it’s about strategic structure. On this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, elite HYROX athletes Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down exactly how they build their training year using macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles. Whether you’re
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When it comes to improving your performance in HYROX, the offseason is where true progress begins. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or a podium spot, what you do in the months between races will determine how far you go. At RMR Training, we design offseason blocks
This past week, I finally hit a major milestone in my Hyrox-inspired training: an 8.5-kilometer threshold run at a 3:14–3:15 /km pace, immediately followed by a punishing 30-minute EOM (Every One Minute) sequence, capped off with 100 wall balls. Over the last four to five weeks,