The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times
About this episode
The episode discusses the priorities in HYROX training, focusing on the training pyramid and what aspects are most important for improving race times.
What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid , from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid 20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First 24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength 35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs 40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed
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