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How to Build High-Level HYROX Fitness with Cross-Training

Most athletes use cross-training to “get more work in”—but that’s only scratching the surface. When structured correctly, machines like the bike, SkiErg, and RowErg can build serious HYROX performance. This guide breaks down how to train with intention, improve aerobic capacity, and turn cross-training into a real competitive advantage.

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HYROX Race Strategy: Why Pacing, Aerobic Capacity, and Execution Matter More Than Speed

Most HYROX races aren’t lost at the end—they’re lost in the first 10 minutes. Going out too hard might feel right early, but it almost always leads to a breakdown later. This blog breaks down why pacing, aerobic capacity, and race execution matter more than raw intensity—and how to avoid the common mistakes that turn a strong start into survival mode.

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Does Altitude Training Actually Make You Better? (What HYROX Athletes Need to Know)

What happens when you take your training to altitude—and does it actually make you faster on race day? In this episode, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down the real impact of altitude training, advanced race prep strategies, and how small adjustments can lead to big performance gains. If you’re chasing your next PR, this is one you don’t skip.

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You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Moving Wrong (How to Fix Your Running & Performance)

Most athletes think they need more strength, more effort, or more training to improve. But what if the real issue isn’t how hard you’re working—it’s how well you move? In this episode, Rich Ryan sits down with movement expert Lawrence Van Lingen to break down why better movement, not more intensity, is the key to unlocking performance, reducing injuries, and finally feeling good while you train.

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HYROX Mindset, Injury Comebacks, and the Power of Reflection: Lessons from Meg Jacoby + Our 2016 Stories

In this episode, we dive into Meg Jacoby’s knee injury update, the realities of PRP recovery, and the mindset required to navigate setbacks in HYROX. We reflect on where we were in 2016—before podiums, before pro contracts—and unpack the resilience, identity shifts, and long-term lessons that shape successful athletes. If you’re dealing with injury, doubt, or a plateau, this one’s about playing the long game.

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The Supplements I won’t train and race HYROX without

Sports nutrition helped turn me into a better HYROX athlete—plain and simple. After testing countless products while training for HYROX Majors and World Championships, I’ve learned what actually works and what’s just hype. This article breaks down the products I trust for racing, training, recovery, and HYROX performance.

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