Hyrox training in Brussels

A Hyrox is won and lost in the transition between the running and the stations. I prepare Brussels athletes for that exact format: eight kilometres of running broken up by eight stations, and one question that matters — holding the intensity without blowing up on the sixth lap.

The most common mistake

Most people preparing for a first Hyrox train in two separate blocks: running on one side, strength work on the other. On race day they discover that neither resembles what the event asks for. Running a kilometre with forearms wrecked by the farmers carry has very little in common with running a kilometre fresh.

Serious preparation trains precisely those transitions: leaving a station and setting off again immediately, at a pace you know you can hold. That is specific training, and it gets built.

The stations, one at a time

SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls. Each has its technique, its energy cost and its trap. The sled push is about body position far more than raw strength. The wall balls, late in the race, are won on breathing.

We work each station in isolation for technique, then back to back for the real thing. And we measure: times per station, not sensations.

A plan that starts from your date

The starting point is your race date and your current level. From there we build blocks of rising load broken up by deload weeks, with a taper that lands at the right moment. Count on eight to twelve weeks for a first attempt if you already have a base, longer if you are starting further back.

I compete myself: Hyrox, trail, road running. I know what the format demands, and what it costs when you go about it the wrong way.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to prepare for a Hyrox?

Eight to twelve weeks for a first attempt with a base in running and strength work. Sixteen weeks or more if you are starting from scratch or chasing a specific time.

Do I need to be able to run 10K already?

Not to begin the preparation, but it is an intermediate goal we will set early. The eight kilometres in the format are non-negotiable.

I am doing a Hyrox doubles. Does that change anything?

Yes, considerably. In doubles the split between the two partners becomes as important as fitness itself. We rehearse it in training.

Can Hyrox preparation be done remotely?

Yes. The programme, the sessions and the adjustments all happen remotely, with one coaching session every three months, at the studio or by video. It is the option most people outside Brussels take.

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