Journal

Training, kit and the hybrid standard.

Athlete gripping a heavy sandbag in a dark functional training gym with rower and wall balls behind
Aug 01, 2026

8 Weeks to HYROX Oslo: A Week-by-Week Training Plan

HYROX Oslo lands at NOVA Spektrum on 25–27 September 2026. Eight weeks is enough — if you spend them right. Here's the week-by-week struc...

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Loaded bench press bar with chalk marks next to a pair of worn running shoes in a dark gym
Aug 01, 2026

Why Your Bench Drops When You Add Running (And How to Stop It)

The interference effect, explained without the jargon: why endurance work can blunt your strength gains, what the research actually shows...

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Runner with a headlamp on a dark snow-dusted Nordic road in winter twilight
Jul 26, 2026

Training Through a Nordic Winter: How to Keep Lifting and Running When It's Dark at Four

It's dark by four and the pavement is ice for four months. Here's how to keep lifting and running through a Nordic winter — layering, tra...

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Athlete pushing a weighted sled in a dark Hyrox competition arena
Jul 26, 2026

HYROX Oslo 2026: What to Expect at NOVA Spektrum — and What to Wear

HYROX Oslo 2026 lands at NOVA Spektrum on 25–27 September. Here's the venue, all eight stations, what to wear so your kit doesn't slow yo...

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Muscular runner silhouette on a coastal Nordic trail at dusk
Jun 28, 2026

How to Run Without Losing Muscle

Adding running but scared of losing your gains? Here's how to keep your muscle while building an engine — the lifting, fuelling and runni...

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Chalk-covered hands gripping a barbell with running shoes in the background
Jun 28, 2026

The Hybrid Athlete Training Week: A Simple Lift-and-Run Split

A simple, repeatable weekly template for training strength and endurance together — three lifts, three runs, and the logic for arranging ...

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Rowing machines and wall balls in a dark Hyrox competition arena
Jun 22, 2026

The 8 Hyrox Stations Explained: What to Expect on Race Day

Every Hyrox race has the same 8 functional stations between the runs. Here's exactly what each one is, why it hurts, and how to train for...

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Barbell in a dark gym beside a misty Nordic road — strength and endurance
Jun 22, 2026

What Is a Hybrid Athlete? Strength and Endurance, Explained

Hybrid athlete is the fastest-growing word in fitness. Here's what it actually means - to lift heavy and run far - and how to train for b...

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Athlete pushing a weighted sled across a dark gym floor
Jun 22, 2026

How to Train for Your First Hyrox: A Beginner's Guide

New to Hyrox? A simple, beginner-friendly guide to training for your first race - how to balance running and strength, what the stations ...

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