Jacob Price Personal Training

Cross-training is one of the most underrated parts of hyrox training, especially if you don't have a big running background.

Cross-training means using different forms of cardio instead of just running. So things like the bike, SkiErg, RowErg, or even the elliptical.

Hyrox is a running race, so yes you should definitely run. But running is also a high-impact activity. Your legs, tendons and joints can only tolerate so much before fatigue starts to build up.

For a lot of people, it's actually their legs that become the limiting factor before their cardiovascular system does.

So if your body can only handle an hour of running per week for example, and your only using running for your aerobic work, then your aerobic training is limited to that one hour.

But if you replace some of your cardio with low-impact options like the SkiErg or RowErg, you can keep building your aerobic engine without adding all that extra impact.

This means you can do more total aerobic training, recover better, and improve your endurance even faster.

And once your legs get used to running, you can also increase your running in time too.

I woukld recommend using the SkiErg and RowErg for a big part of your cardio too, because they are also improving your technique and efficiency for race day.

Hyperextensions back vs legs

HYROX new burpee rule

Instead of treating HYROX wall balls as two separate movements where you squat up and then throw, start the throw just before you are all the way up.

This way, you can use your squatting momentum to throw the ball, and it will be so much easier.

Also, do the opposite when catching: start descending just before the ball reaches you.

The impact will be lower on your arms and you will be much faster too.

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.app is great for pacing your Hyrox race ✅

Strength exercises to help with hyrox wall balls 💪🏼

A “taper” for Hyrox is the final 5–14 days before race day, where you reduce training load so you arrive fresh, not fatigued, while still keeping your body "sharp" for race intensity.

Because the best thing you can do in the last week is let your body recover so you feel fresh and ready for the start line.

I usually cut running and other lower-body volume quite low. I do short HYROX-specific intervals and practise my race techniques.

Some people also do a shakeout run 1 - 2 days before, which is just a short, easy run. I usually rest for the last 2 days and stay moderately active.

If you are travelling the day before race day, then the day before that is also important for getting good sleep.

I already eat enough carbs, but I do increase them a bit over the last few days.

And also make sure to stay hydrated 💪🏼