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A freestyle skier mid-spin through the air, arms and body aligned in perfect control amid a blur of motion
Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled ChaosArticlesSports Performance & Play

Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled Chaos

Former Olympian Kevin Harbut explains how elite athletes use “flow state” that elusive zone between effort and ease to perform…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 22, 20253 min
Adult athlete in motion, mid-laugh during dynamic movement flow session in minimalist gym, natural light, cinematic realism. Capture playfulness, strength, and flow through movement
Why Play Belongs in Every PracticeArticlesStrength & Conditioning

Why Play Belongs in Every Practice

We often treat training as something serious, disciplined, structured, efficient. But play is the missing ingredient in most movement practices.…
Mark FreethMark FreethOctober 22, 20253 min
A determined athlete mid-race at a HYROX event pushing through the final wall balls under bright competition lights, crowd cheering, sweat flying, expression showing focus and fatigue
How to Train for Your First HYROX (Even If You’ve Never Competed Before)ArticlesHYROX TrainingStrength & Conditioning

How to Train for Your First HYROX (Even If You’ve Never Competed Before)

HYROX is a test of strength, endurance, and mental toughness but it’s also completely achievable with the right plan. Here’s…
Richard BransonRichard BransonOctober 8, 20254 min
Group of athletes cheering each other through the last few wall balls
The SISU Mentality: How to Stay in the Fight When It HurtsArticlesHabits, Tech & MindsetHYROX Training

The SISU Mentality: How to Stay in the Fight When It Hurts

Pain is guaranteed in HYROX quitting is optional. The SISU mentality is about finding strength in struggle and learning to…
Matthew GrimshawMatthew GrimshawOctober 8, 20253 min
Athletes performing sled pushes, carries, and burpees in a gritty gym — chalk in the air, focused intensity, and a coach motivating in the background
Why Functional Fitness Beats Fancy ProgrammingArticlesHYROX TrainingStrength & Conditioning

Why Functional Fitness Beats Fancy Programming

You don’t need fancy programming or exotic movements to get strong, fit, and race-ready. You need fundamentals done well —…
Matthew GrimshawMatthew GrimshawOctober 8, 20253 min
Athlete mid-HYROX race, grit and focus on their face, pushing a sled across the floor surrounded by cheering crowd — captured under bright competition lighting with energy and intensity
How to Pace Every HYROX Station (and Avoid Blowing Up Mid-Race)ArticlesHYROX TrainingRace Strategy

How to Pace Every HYROX Station (and Avoid Blowing Up Mid-Race)

Most HYROX athletes don’t lose their race on the sled push — they lose it on the run before it.…
Matthew GrimshawMatthew GrimshawOctober 8, 20253 min
Athlete standing at the HYROX start line, nervous but focused, surrounded by competitors — bright lights, race banners, energy and anticipation in the air
From Couch to HYROX: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Race-Day SuccessArticlesHYROX Training

From Couch to HYROX: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Race-Day Success

HYROX can look intimidating — sleds, wall balls, running — but anyone can cross that finish line with the right…
Matthew GrimshawMatthew GrimshawOctober 1, 20253 min
Athlete performing Russian twists on a gym mat, medicine ball in hands, mid-rotation with core engaged, strong side lighting to highlight oblique muscles
#65: 100 Russian Twists for Core Control2025ChallengesStrength & Conditioning

#65: 100 Russian Twists for Core Control

Strengthen your core and sharpen your rotational control with 100 Russian twists. Build resilience through anti-rotation, posture, and movement awareness.
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamMarch 6, 20252 min
Athlete performing weighted step-ups on a plyo box, holding dumbbells, mid-rep with front foot planted and back foot off the ground, gym setting, cinematic lighting
#62: 100 Step-Ups with Weight (Box, Bench, or Step)2025ChallengesStrength & Conditioning

#62: 100 Step-Ups with Weight (Box, Bench, or Step)

Boost your leg strength, cardio fitness, and resilience with 100 weighted step-ups. A foundational challenge to build lower-body power and…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamMarch 3, 20252 min
Athlete crawling forward on a gritty gym floor in bear crawl position, tension in shoulders and core, cinematic lighting with shadow definition
#61: 100m Bear Crawl Challenge2025ChallengesStrength & Conditioning

#61: 100m Bear Crawl Challenge

Take on the 100m Bear Crawl Challenge to test your endurance, shoulder stability, and mental toughness. A primal move that…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamMarch 2, 20252 min