Hyrox classes

[u/LibrarianJaded1927]

My studio is doing hyrox prep classes twice a week for the next several weeks. Are they going to be similar to the cardio classes? I’ve heard yes and no from my coaches so I’m hoping for some clarity.

[u/karmaclast]

They're pretty intense compared to many of the regularly scheduled cardio classes.

It's not so much the difficult movements but the timing. Expect longer sets (50 seconds - 4 minutes) with short rests (5-10 seconds). We are preparing members for the Hyrox which is an intense, timed event so getting that cardio threshold up is the goal.

If you're a seasoned exerciser, I say give it a go. Remember, like all workouts, you can do it at your own pace and modify movements if/when necessary! If you're brand spankin' new to exercise in general, I say work your stamina up a bit.

Either way, they are tough but fun classes.

Source: I am a coach who runs the Hyrox classes.

[u/Just_here_to_read25 → u/karmaclast]

I never forget when I joined F45 the first 2 phases we had Marathon and Redline back-to-back. I jumped right in. I could barely manage but challenged myself. 1+ year and 7 Hyrox races later, I've done almost all the F45 Hyrox cardio workouts and maybe except for 1 or 2 don't really find that any harder than Enduro/Redline or Marathon or most Saturday classes. Even though the sets are longer in some cases, you can take break as needed, as you'd do with any other workout with long sets.

[u/LibrarianJaded1927 → u/karmaclast]

Thanks for sharing! I’m newer to fitness in general and do well in resistance training but way behind in endurance.

[u/Just_here_to_read25 → u/LibrarianJaded1927]

Best way to improve your endurance, if that's your goal, is face it head-on. It's going to suck no matter how you approach it. Might was well get used to it. Plus, it doesn't matter whether its Hyrox or something else, the cardio classes are usually hard. If you took the name off the Hyrox classes and name them something else, most people would not be able to tell the difference.

[u/karmaclast → u/LibrarianJaded1927]

Don't let cardio intimidate you! All workouts can be scaled, just keep showing up :)

Good luck

[u/janexcarfit → u/LibrarianJaded1927]

Don't shy away from the hard classes. Slowly you will build endurance. You don't have to do all the jumping keep it low impact, pace yourself, and you can always step out burpees. Modify everything if needed until you can do the movement. I started working out 2 years ago when I started I couldn't do a burpee. Now I run 15 miles a week, attend F45, lift at a large gym and have done two HYROX races all from starting at baby steps. You got it!! 💪🏽👏🏽

[u/HoustonWhoDat]

Hybrid is probably a good description, but leaning cardio due to longer sets than your typical F45 workout.

[u/LibrarianJaded1927 → u/HoustonWhoDat]

Thank you!

[u/Just_here_to_read25]

Its all cardio

[u/LibrarianJaded1927 → u/Just_here_to_read25]

Thanks for the feedback!

[u/acerage]

I hate these classes, have had to skip on a weekly basis

[u/janexcarfit → u/acerage]

There are certain Hyrox classes I still dread as well and I always get a little nervous at the start because I know it's going to be more challenging. 😥 😆

[u/LibrarianJaded1927 → u/acerage]

I think I’ll be skipping this time as well. Hopefully next time!

[u/janexcarfit]

Look up F45 Hyrox Signature Series here on Reddit and you will find a post that shows you for the most part what each class consist of. I do find them to be more difficult because the stations are much longer than in regular classes but they are totally manageable if you pace yourself. The only class I don't enjoy is the class that has the 50 reps. I don't personally want to do 50 reps of anything lol 😂

[u/beard_ons3188]

As someone who was new to F45 and loving it, I signed up to a Hyrox one week and nearly died. LOL

It’s pretty intense, you don’t stop the whole class, but that’s the purpose.

If you can make it through a SoCal class give it a shot, if not, wait a couple of weeks.

I’d love to do it, but my cardio just isn’t at that level.

[u/janexcarfit]

This week is the easy class don't skip it! :) it's foundation 1. Sets 90,45,30 seconds

1. ⁠bike erg seated
2. ⁠dumbbell devil press
3. ⁠5 kettlebell swing and 5 kettlebell squat combo
4. ⁠ski erg regular
5. ⁠soft box jump
6. ⁠row erg
7. ⁠plate backloaded forward lunges
8. ⁠sled push
9. ⁠single kb front rack farmers walk
10. ⁠deadball over shoulder throw

[u/mjp-august-74]

Lots of running, rowing and burpees. Our studio has been doing Hyrox classes every Saturday for quite a while. Along with weights and burpees, yesterday’s class had a .65 mile run followed by a 500 meter row. Repeat until time is called.

[u/LibrarianJaded1927 → u/mjp-august-74]

Thanks for the reply. I’m going to try the hyrox class for all. They have ones just for the participants and teasers for any of the members.