Hyrox is the new kid on the block, and if you’re wanting to get into it, there are a few things you need to know to prepare! Hyrox is very physically and mentally demanding, so having a clear plan in place is essential to help you to train to the best of your ability, as well as to allow your mind and body to properly recover, without risking injury and resulting in downtime through your training. It won’t be easy, but with the right preparation, you can smash your goals.
A Thorough Training Plan
First up, you need a thorough training plan for your Hyrox. Whether you’re a complete beginner, or you’re an experienced athlete, you need to train in a certain way to protect your body and also to help you get the best out of yourself. You can find great training plans online to suit your timeline, and you can gradually build up to higher intensity exercise so that your body gets used to it. If you go straight into training 6 days a week at a high intensity, when this isn’t something you’d usually do, you will likely get injured. So, following a set plan will help you to smash your goals, without risking injury.
Good Running Trainers
Another absolute must for your Hyrox training is a pair of good running trainers. Without good running trainers, you put yourself at a strong risk of injury, particularly issues like ankle problems, shin splints, knee pain, hip pain and much more. Not only this, but you’re also limiting your potential in terms of performance. So, go into your local running shop, and have a GAIT analysis completed.
They will give you neutral running trainers to wear, and you’ll slowly jog on a treadmill for around 15 seconds, and they will film just your feet and ankles. Using the footage, they can look at how you run, and whether you run neutrally, or if you lean into your ankles or outwards as you run. Based on this, they can recommend trainers with the right support to prevent injury and to help you maximise your running! The runs are a huge part of Hyrox, and so prioritising this in your training, along with good technical wear from brands like A-Game Activewear, is key.
A Diet That Will Fuel Your Body
An intense workout schedule burns a lot of energy and breaks down muscle, so you need to be eating a diet high in carbohydrates to fuel your body, as well as high in protein to help build your muscle and support recovery. There are great diet calculators out there to help you understand how many carbohydrates, protein and fats you should be eating to maximise your potential. A good place to start is to fill your cupboards with carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes, brown rice, brown pasta and grains, along with protein like chicken, fish, beef, pulses and beans. Then finish your diet with high fibre foods, including a wide variety of colourful fruit and veg!