Get ready to train with UK’s biggest National HYROX Training Club, The Gym Group

 

The Gym Group is officially the UK’s biggest national HYROX Training Club. With memberships from as little as £14.99 per month, this HYROX partnership helps to make this global fitness race more accessible for all.

 

This last week they announced a new initiative for those wanting to specifically train for HYROX

There are four expert-led HYROX group exercises sessions, specially designed to build up your strength and stamina. These include:

• HYROX Foundational: Start your HYROX journey here! Perfect for all fitness levels, build confidence with a mix of cardio, strength, and functional training.
• HYROX Engine: Build a solid aerobic base and boost your stamina with HYROX Engine. This high-energy session boosts stamina and endurance with this cardio-focused class.
• HYROX Complete: Get the ultimate full body workout with this class that combines strength and cardio to prepare you for the full demands of HYROX competition.
• HYROX Power: focus on developing power, stability, and muscular endurance through targeted strength training exercises. Targeted on building your strength for the events.

 

Here are a few Top Tips from the Gym Group’s Master Trainer, Jenni Tardiff,

 

“Running is key - Over half of your HYROX race is made up of running, you will clock up way over 8k running around the arena and Roxzone – the transition area between the running track and exercise stations – so it’s crucial to build a solid running base. You will be running under fatigue, so adding comprised running sessions, tempo runs, intervals and long steady state will help you maintain your pace and endurance through the race. 

 

Build Functional Strength - HYROX requires a balance of strength, power and endurance to push and pull the heavy sleds and perform multiple sandbag lunges and wall balls. Practicing explosive exercises like box jumps, sled sprints and hang power cleans along with your functional HYROX strength exercises like Sled Pull and Farmers’ Carry will help you build your power and move more efficiently, helping you to stay strong throughout your race.

 

Pace yourself! – HYROX is about endurance. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the race, get distracted by others around you and start too fast, spiking your heart rate too quickly. Pacing smartly will help you stay consistent and strong for later in your race when fatigue sets it. Stick to your game plan, focus on controlled breathing and resist the urge to push too hard too early during your race.

 

Fuel your body to perform - Increase your carb intake around 48 hours before your HYROX race to optimise your bodies energy stores. Choose fast easily digestible carbs like white bread, white race, oats, pasta to quickly top up your glycogen stores without causing any digestive problems. Increase your hydration aiming to drink at least 2-3L of water of the days leading up to your race, dehydration can cause muscle cramps, fatigue and will affect your overall performance. I add electrolytes to my water to help hydrate quicker and replace minerals lost from sweating.

 

Know the rules and race layout - Avoid getting penalties by understanding the movement standards for each HYROX station, no-reps on wall balls for not hitting depth can cost you precious time and energy.  When the race map goes live, which is usually the week before, read it carefully to know how many run laps are required, as this can vary by each event venue.  Being familiar with the course and rules helps you move more efficiently, minimise errors, and compete with more confidence.

You have put the work in so trust yourself, stay calm and focused, and leave nothing out there. Go all in and enjoy the experience!”