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Training tips, race previews, gym guides, and community updates for Filipino HYROX athletes.

August 21, 2026hyroxphilippines

Best Shoes for HYROX in 2026

Best shoes for HYROX in 2026: what Filipino athletes need in a hybrid shoe - grip for the sled push, cushioning for 8km of running, and what to skip.

August 20, 2026hyroxphilippines

HYROX Hydration: How Much Water Do You Need?

How much water do you need for HYROX? A hydration and electrolyte strategy for training and racing in Philippine heat, from daily intake to race day.

July 8, 2026racenutrition

What to Eat Before and During a HYROX Race

What to eat before and during a HYROX race: carb timing, the pre-race meal, in-race fuelling across eight stations, and what to skip in Manila's heat.

July 7, 2026firstphilippines

Fitness First HYROX Classes: Which Branch to Join

Fitness First is the first big-box gym in the Philippines accredited as an official HYROX Training Club. Here is which branch to join and what to expect.

July 6, 2026gymphilippines

Gold's Gym x Metcon: Inside PH First HYROX Training Club

Inside Gold's Gym x Metcon in McKinley Hill, Taguig - the Philippines' first HYROX Training Club: the 750sqm floor, the equipment, and who it suits.

July 3, 2026hyroxstrategy

HYROX Doubles Strategy: How to Split Stations

HYROX Doubles strategy: how to split the eight stations by strength, swap without losing time, and pick a partner whose pacing actually matches yours.

July 2, 20262026hyrox

HYROX Bangkok 2026: Travel Guide for Filipino Athletes

HYROX Bangkok 2026 travel guide for Filipino athletes: flights from Manila, where to stay near the venue, heat and humidity prep, and race-week logistics.

July 1, 20262026hyrox

HYROX Singapore 2026: Filipino Athletes Race Preview

HYROX Singapore 2026 preview for Filipino athletes: venue, divisions, expected conditions, travel logistics from Manila and how to plan your race week.

June 30, 2026pacerunning

How to Pace Your 1km Runs Between HYROX Stations

How to pace the 1km runs between HYROX stations - target splits, when to hold back, and why the first two runs decide how the back half of your race goes.

June 29, 2026traininghyrox

8-Week HYROX Training Plan for Beginners

An 8-week HYROX training plan for beginners: weekly running volume, station work, strength sessions and a taper, built for training in the Philippines.

June 26, 2026philippineshyrox

100 Wall Balls: Breaking Down HYROX Station 8

Breaking down HYROX station 8: how to break 100 wall balls into sets, target accuracy, squat depth, and finishing when your legs are already gone.

June 25, 2026philippineslunges

Sandbag Lunges in HYROX: How to Survive Station 7

How to survive HYROX station 7: sandbag lunge positioning, bag placement on the shoulders, knee-down technique, and pacing 100m without a no-rep.

June 24, 2026philippineshyrox

Farmers Carry Tips for HYROX: Grip and Pacing

HYROX farmers carry tips for Filipino athletes: grip strength work, carry posture, breathing under load, and when a planned drop actually saves you time.

June 23, 2026strategyphilippines

HYROX Rowing: 1000m Strategy and Split Times

HYROX rowing strategy: target split times by finish goal, damper and stroke-rate settings, and how to get off the erg with legs that can still run 1km.

June 22, 2026hyroxbroad

Burpee Broad Jumps: Save Energy on Station 4

Burpee broad jumps are the HYROX station that quietly drains you. Here is how to save energy over 80m with a lower-effort step-in and a smarter jump rhythm.

June 19, 2026philippinespull

HYROX Sled Pull: Grip Technique and Pacing

HYROX sled pull technique and pacing: grip options, rope handling, the sit-back position, and how to pace 50m without destroying your grip for later.

June 18, 2026hyroxpush

How to Dominate the HYROX Sled Push

How to dominate the HYROX sled push: body angle, hand placement, stride length and breathing - plus how to train it when your gym has no sled track.

June 17, 2026tipsphilippines

HYROX SkiErg Tips: Technique and Pacing Strategy

HYROX SkiErg technique and pacing: how to set your damper, drive with the hips instead of the arms, and hit 1000m without blowing up the run that follows.

June 16, 2026hyroxphilippines

Your First HYROX Race: 10 Things to Know

Ten things to know before your first HYROX race - pacing, the roxzone, kit, warm-up and the station mistakes that cost first-timers the most time.

June 15, 2026philippinesformat

HYROX Race Format Explained: 8 Stations Breakdown

The HYROX race format explained station by station: 8km of running split across SkiErg, sleds, burpees, rowing, carries, lunges and 100 wall balls.

June 12, 2026manilaphilippines

Best HYROX Training Gyms in Manila

Where to train for HYROX in Manila: official HYROX Training Clubs, affiliates and community gyms, and which of the eight stations each one can equip.

June 11, 2026hyroxvs

HYROX vs CrossFit: Which Is Right for You?

HYROX vs CrossFit compared for Filipino athletes: format, scoring, skill demands, gym access in Manila, and which one actually fits your training goals.

June 10, 2026hyroxphilippines

What Is HYROX: Complete Guide for Filipino Athletes

A complete HYROX guide for Filipino athletes: the 8x1km format, all eight stations, Open vs Pro vs Doubles, and exactly how to prepare for your first race.

June 8, 2026filipinawomen

Filipina Women in HYROX: The Athletes to Watch

Every Filipina HYROX competitor we can verify from race results and Philippine media - who they are, where they raced, and the times they posted.

June 1, 2026beginnerhyrox philippines

What Is HYROX and Why Are Filipinos Getting Hooked?

HYROX is exploding among Filipino athletes. Here is what the race actually involves, why it hooks runners and CrossFitters, and how to try it in Manila.