AMRAP ANTICS FITNESS BLOG 
 

A good HYROX training schedule does not just throw running, sled work and wall balls into the same week and hope for the best. HYROX rewards athletes who can run well under fatigue, move efficiently through the stations, recover quickly between efforts and arrive on race day without carrying unnecessary niggles. The problem most athletes face is not motivation. It is knowing what to do on each day of the week. Should you run before or after strength work? How often should you

If you are wondering how long it takes to train for HYROX, the honest coaching answer is: it depends on your starting point, your goal and how much specific work you have already done. A fit CrossFit athlete may be able to finish HYROX on four to eight weeks of focused preparation. A beginner with limited running experience will usually need 12 to 16 weeks to prepare properly. An athlete chasing a competitive time or championship qualification may need several months, or even

A complete first HYROX race gear checklist for beginners who want to arrive prepared without wasting money on kit they do not need. If you are buying gear for your first HYROX race, the biggest mistake is thinking you need a full new wardrobe, a carbon-plated shoe, a race vest, grips, sleeves, gels, salts, a massage gun and every gadget your Instagram feed has decided is essential. You do not. HYROX is demanding, but the kit list is fairly simple: shoes you can run in and pus

If you have entered your first HYROX, or you are thinking about signing up, the biggest question is usually simple: how do I actually train for this without burning out, getting injured, or wasting weeks doing random workouts? A good HYROX training plan for beginners needs to do more than throw running, sled pushes and burpees into the same week. HYROX rewards athletes who can run consistently, move efficiently under fatigue, pace sensibly, and recover well enough to keep tra

The TYR CXT line has always felt like TYR trying to prove it belonged in the CrossFit shoe conversation. The original CXT-1 was bold but divisive. The CXT-2 improved stability and durability but still felt slightly clunky to some athletes. The CXT-2 Elite Carbon pushed things in a more experimental direction with a carbon plate and aggressive ride. Now comes the TYR CXT-3. After testing the shoe across the 2026 CrossFit Open, gym sessions, mixed functional fitness workouts an

If you are serious about improving your Hyrox performance, guessing your finish time is not enough. You need a structured, data-led approach that reflects how races actually unfold. Our Hyrox race time calculator does exactly that. It takes your current fitness, pacing ability, and workout performance, then turns it into a realistic prediction of your race result. Use the calculator above to get your estimated finish time. Then use the guidance below to understand what that n

Use our CrossFit workout generator to instantly find a workout based on the equipment you have, the time you have available, and the type of training you want to do. Whether you want a quick bodyweight burner, a classic benchmark, a Hyrox style session, or a barbell based strength workout, this tool helps you find something worth doing without wasting time scrolling. What is a CrossFit workout generator? A CrossFit workout generator is a tool that helps you quickly discover

A Practical Guide for Race-Proof Squats When Fatigue Is High If you have raced HYROX, you already know this feeling. You hit the wall ball station cooked. Your legs feel heavy, your lungs are on fire, and the judge is watching closely. The first few reps feel fine, then suddenly you hear it. “No rep.” One no rep turns into two. Your rhythm breaks. Your breathing spikes. What should be a controlled finish becomes a grind. For most HYROX athletes, wall ball depth is not a stren

I went in sceptical about the clip-on design. I came out impressed. On runs and through CrossFit workouts the SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro ...