Q and A with Rich Ryan
Q and A with Rich Ryan
How to Structure Your HYROX Training: Macro, Meso & Micro Explained!
Trenton ·July 7, 2025 · 1 min read
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down the fundamentals of long-term HYROX training from macro to meso to micro cycles. They explore how to effectively structure your offseason and in-season blocks, share their own approaches to gym upgrades and incline treadmill training, and explain why extending your microcycle beyond 7 days might unlock your next fitness breakthrough. Whether you're a HYROX athlete planning for Dallas or building toward peak performance for February races, this is your blueprint for intelligent, periodized training.
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00:48 – Breaking down macro, meso, and micro training cycles
02:17 – HYROX registration tips & early access through RMR
03:00 – Why HYROX races will likely sell out this season
06:26 – Kent buys a 20% incline treadmill after one gym workout
10:10 – Cold plunges, steam saunas & recovery routines
14:55 – Home gym public gym: why hybrid athletes need one
16:36 – Periodization 101: how to plan 12–16+ week training blocks
34:08 – Two-week microcycles: managing recovery and intensity
48:26 – Strength splits, machine focus & offseason programming tweaks
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