Building a hyrox program with Steven Collins

Summary

The latest buzz in the industry is hyrox! The hybrid athletic competition for the every day athlete rather than the geared up crossfitter! 

In this weeks episode of the Self Made Podcast me and Steven Collins break down how we would prepare someone for such an event as well as break down what the event is and comment on its rise in popularity.

Keywords

Hyrox, hybrid athletic competition, running, weightlifting, cardio, aerobic fitness, coaches, steady-state cardio, maximal aerobic speed, MAS testing, tempo runs, periodization, strength training, specific exercises, undulating periodization, aerobic capacity, resilience, injuries

Takeaways

• Hyrox is a hybrid athletic competition that combines running, weightlifting, and cardio exercises.
• Training for Hyrox involves building a strong aerobic base through methods like steady-state cardio, MAS testing, and tempo runs.
• Strength training for Hyrox follows a periodization approach, starting with general exercises and becoming more specific as the competition approaches.
• Undulating periodization is used to vary the intensity and volume of training sessions.
• Hyrox training focuses on developing aerobic capacity, strength, and resilience to prevent injuries.

Sound Bites

• "Hyrox athletes, they're a pleasure to work with. They got goals, performance goals. They got good growth mindset and I love working with these athletes."
• "Why have we seen a move more towards the generalist in terms of fitness rather than the specialist?"
• "Hyrox has positioned itself perfectly in this mixture of different avenues of fitness, Instagram content, and the rise of media."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to  Hyrox

03:02
The Shift Towards Generalist Fitness

06:00
The Rise of Hyrox and Social Media

12:48
Building a Strong Aerobic Base

23:09
Undulating Periodization and Training Variability