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Hyrox
AnswerHow Hyrox doubles worksIn Hyrox doubles you run all 8 km together and split the stations. The rules, the weights for every doubles division including mixed, and how to split the work.AnswerThe 8 Hyrox stations in orderAll eight Hyrox stations in race order, from SkiErg to wall balls, with the distance, the weights and how to get through each one.AnswerHyrox vs CrossFitHyrox is one fixed race of running and simple stations; CrossFit is varied training with Olympic lifts and gymnastics. How they compare and who each suits.AnswerHyrox weights for every divisionEvery Hyrox weight from the 2026/27 rulebook in kg and lb: sled push, sled pull, farmers carry, lunges and wall balls for Open, Pro, doubles and mixed.AnswerIs Hyrox hard? A beginner's guideHyrox is hard but doable for regular gym-goers: you can walk, rest and go at your own pace. What makes it hard, how fit to be, and how long to train.AnswerWhat is Hyrox?Hyrox is an indoor fitness race of eight 1 km runs, each followed by a workout station. The format, stations, divisions, finish times and how to train.
Hybrid Training
AnswerShould you lift or run first?Lift first if strength is your priority, run first if the run is your key session. What the research on training order says and how far apart to space them.AnswerRunning after leg dayAn easy run the day after leg day is fine; keep intervals and long runs about 48 hours away. How to schedule running around leg day, and what to do if sore.AnswerWhat is a hybrid athlete?A hybrid athlete trains for strength and endurance together, usually 2 to 4 lifts and 2 to 4 runs a week. What that looks like, and how to start.