Hyrox, the sidekick you love or the villain you hate!

Have you ever signed up for something, get halfway through it, and ask yourself, “Why do I hate myself?”

Welcome to Hyrox.

If you are thinking about signing up, or you are deep in the training trenches, you need to know the truth. People tell you it’s “fun.” People tell you it’s a “great community.” And they are right. 🤫- My coach must never know! – Let him think that I hate it! 😅

But in the moment? It feels like a boss battle where you forgot to bring your weapons. ⚔️

So why does Hyrox Suck?!

Here is the honest truth about why Hyrox “sucks” and why I love it anyway.

The 5 Stages of Hyrox Grief

Let’s break down the villains you will face in the arena:

 

1. The Sled Push from Hell 🚗💨 Imagine trying to push a parked car. Now imagine the handbrake is on. Now imagine you are wearing socks on a polished floor. That is the sled push. It’s not just heavy; it’s humbling. You will question every leg day you ever skipped.

1. The Wall Ball Face-Off 🏀😵 This is basically a game of catch, except the ball is a 6kg rock and the target is your own tired face. You throw it up, pray it hits the target, and pray harder that you have the reflexes to catch it before it knocks you out.

1. The “Leaping Frog” Look 🐸💀 Burpee broad jumps are a special kind of torture. You start looking athletic, but by meter 50, you look like a clumsy, very sweaty frog trying to escape a lawnmower. Dignity? We don’t know her.

1. The Running “Rest” 🏃‍♂️😱 People say, “The running is where you recover!” That is a lie. That is a trap. The running is just a 1km long internal scream where you try to convince your legs to keep moving.

1. The Sweat Swamp 💦🫠 By the end, you aren’t even a human anymore. You are just a puddle of salt, regret, and heavy breathing. You will sweat in places you didn’t know could sweat.

Why We Do Hyrox Anyway! (The Hero Arc!)

So, if it sounds like a nightmare, why do we do it?

Because avoiding the hard stuff keeps us small 🤏🏻. Stepping into the arena, even when you know you’re going to look like a sweaty frog, is what starts your Hero Arc.

We don’t do Hyrox because it’s easy. We do it because it forces us to prove to ourselves that we won’t quit just because things got heavy.

How to Survive the “Suck”

If you are ready to take on this notorious villain called ‘Hyrox’, here is your game plan so you don’t just survive, you level up.

• Respect the Sled: Wear shoes with serious grip. If your feet slide, the sled wins.

• Don’t Sprint the Start: Adrenaline is a liar. If you sprint the first 1km, the “Sweat Swamp” will claim you early. Pace yourself.

• Find Your “Why”: When you are staring at that Wall Ball, remember why you started. To feel stronger? To prove you could? Hold onto that.

• Embrace the Ugly: You aren’t there to look like a model. You are there to work. Let the sweat flow and wear it like armour (Just be sure to wipe it off the equipment you use!).

 

You’ve Got This 👊

Resilience isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being a puddle of regret but crossing the finish line anyway.

Hyrox might “suck,” but the feeling of finishing? That is a victory no one can take away from you.

Suit up, show up, and get it done. ⚡️

Resources:

Dods Personal Training – Hyrox class instructor (super villain🦹🏻!), Personal Trainer and fitness super hero! 🦸🏻

HyroxUK – ‘Find out more about Hyrox and worldwide competitions!’

Wikipedia – ‘What is Hyrox?’

PureGym – ‘Free Hyrox Training Plan’

 

Until the next blog,

Dan

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