The ZONE8 Blog

Hyrox guides, tips & news

All our articles to help you prepare for race day in the best conditions — comparisons, station technique, practical advice.

Comparison

Hyrox vs CrossFit: what's the real difference?

Format, training, competition: what really sets the two disciplines apart, and how to move from one to the other.

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Doubles Format

Hyrox Doubles: how to choose your partner

Station splitting, training as a pair, communication mid-race: the complete guide to the two-person format.

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Hyrox for Women

Hyrox for women: what really changes

Loads, categories, specific preparation: what you should know before starting, no myths.

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Reference Guide

The 8 Hyrox stations explained

SkiErg, Sled, Wall Balls... Each station explained in detail: technique, difficulty, common mistakes.

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Station Technique

Wall ball: mistakes that ruin your time

Correct technique, common mistakes, drills to improve on the most dreaded station.

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Planning

How long to prepare?

4, 8, 16 weeks? How to realistically estimate the time you need based on your starting level.

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Practical Tips

The most common beginner mistakes

The mistakes that cost beginners the most, and how to avoid them concretely.

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Station Technique

Sled Push: pushing without getting hurt

Pushing technique, common back mistakes, how to progress on the heaviest station.

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Sports Nutrition

Nutrition before/after a race

General nutrition principles for tackling and recovering from a Hyrox race.

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Equipment

Training at home: the right gear

The equipment that's actually useful for preparing for Hyrox at home.

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Performance

How to improve your race time

Concrete levers to improve, beyond simply training more.

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Choosing Your Category

Hyrox Pro vs Open: which one should you choose?

Loads, format, requirements: the real differences between the two race categories.

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After the Race

Recovering well after a race

The first hours, the first days, the return to training.

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Station Technique

Burpees Broad Jump: efficient technique

A movement that looks simple but drains energy fast if done wrong. The correct technique and common mistakes.

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Station Technique

Farmer's Carry: grip and posture

A deceptively simple station where grip strength and posture make all the difference.

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Station Technique

SkiErg: starting your race right

The first station of the event sets the tone for your whole race. Technique, target pace, common mistakes.

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Station Technique

Sandbag Lunges: holding on with heavy legs

The second-to-last station, on already exhausted legs. Technique, carrying the bag, mistakes to avoid.

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Equipment

Hyrox shoes: the criteria that actually matter

Running, sled, wall balls: a shoe has to do it all. The criteria that matter, with no brand recommendations.

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Performance

Pacing: the strategy that avoids the collapse

Many well-prepared athletes ruin their race by starting too fast. How to dose your effort across 8 stations.

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Health & Prevention

Hyrox and injuries: preventing rather than suffering

High-risk areas, mistakes that raise the danger, good habits for training sustainably.

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