Will HYROX Help Me to Lose weight?
Simplistically speaking, in most cases, the main factor in weight loss is burning more calories than you consume. By competing in, and training appropriately for, a HYROX event, you will likely be burning plenty of calories through exercise. Therefore, if you combine that training with an appropriately healthy calorie-controlled diet, and burn more calories than you consume, then you will lose weight. Conversely though, if you eat a poor diet and / or consume too many calories, you could end up putting on weight. HYROX is wonderful, but isn’t a magic bullet, and if you eat badly, or eat too much, you could still end up adding weight.
That all said, there are many health benefits to be gained from participating in a fitness event such as HYROX over and above pure weight loss.
I’m Not Sure I Want to Compete Yet but Would Love to Volunteer – Is That Possible?
A HYROX event wouldn’t be able to run without the amazing team of volunteers who help on the day – in particular with guiding competitors, and ensuring the standards of each exercise are adhered to appropriately. If you are interested in volunteering for a certain event, then ensure you are on the HYROX email list as they often send out requests for volunteers by email. Also, check out this article for more information on the benefits of volunteering at HYROX.
Are Spectators Allowed?
At most events, yes! They help to make the atmosphere what it is! Spectator tickets do sometimes need to be purchased in advance though (depending on the location) so check the HYROX website for more details.
What If I Enter But Then Can’t Compete?
If you buy a ticket for a HYROX event but are then unable to compete (perhaps due to injury, for example), it is possible to transfer your ticket to another event location / date up to 14 days prior to the event. You can also change your division within the same time frame. There is a small fee charged to make these changes.
Does HYROX Cause Injury?
A HYROX event itself can be performed very safely, with a minimal risk of injury. Of course, by participating in any sporting endeavour there is always some risk of injury, but it is not vastly increased by participating in HYROX.
The exercises required within HYROX have actually been specifically chosen with a view to minimising injury risks. Box jumps, for example, were considered but eventually disregarded because of the risk of tripping over the box.
All the exercises can be performed without needing to learn a huge amount of technical skill around the activity. In theory you could turn up on the day having never performed the functional exercises and still be able to give them a good go. The same can’t be said for many sports. CrossFit, for example, does often have certain exercises where an element of skill is needed, and you’d potentially be risking injury by doing them in competition without having sufficiently practiced first.
In training for HYROX , you will want to ensure you have a well-designed, periodised training plan, where you aren’t constantly pushing yourself to your max, as that can eventually lead to extreme fatigue and injury.
Finally, as already mentioned, you’ll also want to make sure you are using the correct footwear as the distance of the event will takes its toll on your legs and feet if you don’t have appropriate footwear, possibly leading to injury.
Can you compete in HYROX if pregnant?
This is obviously one to discuss with your doctor. But, in theory, yes it is allowed to compete if pregnant. In fact, Lauren Weeks, the 2023 HYROX World Champion, raced in the 2022 HYROX World Championships when 7 months pregnant! And finished 9th!
As mentioned, it will be worth discussing in advance with your doctor if you are thinking of competing whilst pregnant, as well as making HYROX aware.
How to Train for a HYROX Event?
To help with training for a HYROX event, we have put together this article that looks at some of the main considerations when designing your HYROX training plan.
If you needed extra help then check out our personalised HYROX training plans here or one of our 12 Week Training Plans (written for Individual or Doubles). You could look for a HYROX Partner Gym near you which are affiliated gyms that specialise in supporting HYROX athletes.
Finally, we feature lots of useful training advice on this site, so please ensure you are signed up to our mailing list to be kept up to date (at the bottom of this page), and listen to the Rox Lyfe podcast where you’ll hear tips from the top athletes in the world of sport.
