Training for Hyrox in Singapore: A Hybrid Athlete’s Starter Guide

Training for Hyrox in Singapore: A Hybrid Athlete’s Starter Guide

What is Hyrox — and Why is Everyone Talking About It?

A hybrid athlete in Singapore performing a sled push — a key Hyrox movement — in a modern gym setting.

If you’ve felt the pull toward a fitness challenge that tests both your strength and endurance, chances are you’ve heard the name: Hyrox.

Hyrox is a competitive hybrid race combining running and functional workouts — think sled pushes, wall balls, farmer carries, and rowing — in a fast-paced, brutal circuit.

And it’s finally gaining traction in Singapore.

This guide breaks down how to train, where to prep, and what gear to use to crush your first Hyrox event — all tailored for local hybrid athletes.

Hyrox Race Format (Recap for First-Timers)

Each Hyrox race includes:

  • 8 x 1km runs

  • Each followed by a functional station:

    1. SkiErg

    2. Sled Push

    3. Sled Pull

    4. Burpee Broad Jumps

    5. Rowing

    6. Farmers Carry

    7. Sandbag Lunges

    8. Wall Balls

The total distance: 8km running + 8 functional stations
Your goal: Finish as fast as possible.

Where to Train for Hyrox in Singapore

You don’t need an official Hyrox gym to prep effectively. Here’s where local hybrid athletes can train:

🏋️♂️ For Strength & Functional Work

  • F45 Training: Some branches now include sleds and ski machines.

  • The Yard (Kallang): Great for burpees, plyos, wall balls.

  • Avante Gym (Orchard): A hybrid athlete favourite for strength + mobility work.

  • FITSTOP SG: Functional stations + group-based hybrid WODs.

🏃 For Running

  • MacRitchie Reservoir Loop: Build endurance in nature.

  • Kallang Practice Track: Perfect for 400m and 1K pacing.

  • Ulu Pandan Park Connector: Flat, peaceful route for tempo runs.

How to Prepare: Your Hybrid Training Template

A female hybrid athlete sprinting on a track — training her pace for a Hyrox event in Singapore’s evening light.

A Hyrox athlete must be strong under fatigue, aerobically conditioned, and mentally unbreakable.

Weekly Breakdown:

  • Mon: Strength focus – squats, deadlifts, sled work

  • Tue: 4-5x 1km run intervals + SkiErg

  • Wed: Functional strength – carries, lunges, wall balls

  • Thu: Recovery run (Zone 2, 45 min) + mobility

  • Fri: Hybrid WOD circuit (e.g. burpees, rowing, sled)

  • Sat: Long run or Hyrox simulation day

  • Sun: Active recovery or full rest

Always rotate intensities and prioritise form under fatigue.

What to Buy (Starter Gear Checklist)

Here’s what helps:
✅ Running shoes with firm midsoles (Hoka, Metaspeed, etc.)
✅ Grippy gloves for sled pulls (optional)
✅ Training towel + bottle (hydration matters!)
✅ Evöq hybrid apparel — our gear drop in August 2025 includes:

  • Lightweight tanks

  • Compression-ready shorts

  • Breathable layering tops

All designed to handle heat, movement, and sweat — whether you're pushing a sled or running through Marina Bay.

Final Thoughts: Welcome to the Hybrid Movement

Training for Hyrox isn’t just about the event — it’s about becoming a better mover, athlete, and human.

You’ll build:

  • Strength under pressure

  • Endurance under load

  • Discipline under fatigue

And that’s what we’re about at Evöq. Through our gear, systems, and The Ö Blueprint, we exist to support the new breed of athletes in Singapore and across Asia.

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