071: Why CrossFit Won’t Make You HYROX Ready (And What Will)

Nov 11, 2025
44 mins

Episode Description

What if your CrossFit engine isn’t built for the HYROX grind?

In this episode, Ben and Jackson break down why training like a CrossFitter won’t make you race-ready for HYROX - and what you actually need to perform, not just survive.

From pacing and aerobic capacity to movement efficiency and muscular endurance, this one’s a reality check for every hybrid athlete out there.

We cover:
🏋️ What carries over from CrossFit to HYROX
❌ Why max strength doesn’t matter - endurance does
⚡ Energy system differences (aerobic vs. anaerobic)
🧠 The pacing problem that ruins most races
🎯 Why specificity beats randomness every time

Whether you’re a HYROX competitor, hybrid athlete, or CrossFitter making the switch, this episode will challenge how you train, race, and recover.

🎧 Listen now and tag us with your biggest takeaway on IG

@ trainhybrd

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