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Joe Pangallo

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July 21, 2025

Want to Do a HYROX Race? Here’s How CrossFit Prepares You

HYROX has quickly become one of the most popular fitness races around — combining 8 running intervals with 8 functional fitness movements like rowing, wall balls, ski erg, farmer’s carries, and burpees. It’s a serious challenge — and one that more and more of our members are asking about.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a separate training program to prepare for HYROX. If you train at CrossFit Spring Hill, you’re already building the exact skills, strength, and endurance that HYROX requires.

CrossFit is HYROX Training

In a recent article on CrossFit.com, coach Stephane Rochet put it perfectly:

“CrossFit builds the general physical preparedness (GPP) that allows you to tackle anything — including HYROX — with confidence.”

We couldn’t agree more.

At CrossFit Spring Hill, our daily workouts are designed to improve your strength, stamina, power, speed, and coordination — the very traits HYROX demands. You’re already doing the work.

Think about it:

  • 🏃‍♂️ You’re running in and outside of workouts
  • 🧱 You’re doing wall balls, ski erg, burpees, farmer’s carries, and lunges regularly
  • 🔄 You’re training how to transition between movements under fatigue
  • 🧠 You’re mentally practicing pacing, grit, and recovery — all crucial on race day

You Don’t Need to “Add More”

The beauty of CrossFit — and why it pairs so well with HYROX — is that it develops well-rounded fitness. Our training builds a wide base of capability so you can say “yes” to challenges like a race, hike, or pickup game without having to overhaul your routine.

You don’t need a “HYROX-specific” program. You just need consistency and solid coaching — and we’ve got that covered.

How to Prep with Confidence

If you’ve got a HYROX race on your calendar, let your coach know. We can help you:

  • Dial in pacing strategies
  • Focus on movement efficiency
  • Add in extra running or rowing when needed
  • Practice transitions and breath control

But we’ll do it in a way that supports your health, not overwhelms your schedule.

Ready to Start?

You don’t have to be elite. You just have to start.

👉 Book your Free Intro and let’s train for life — and for your next race — together.

Further Reading:

Want more insight on how CrossFit and HYROX complement each other? Check out “CrossFit vs. HYROX” by Stephane Rochet on CrossFit.com.

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