Interviews
How four top coaches actually prep athletes for Hyrox
Programming, pacing, station strategy - straight from the coaches behind UK podium finishers.
Editorial·12 Mar 2026 11 min read
Hyrox has gone from niche to the UK's most-discussed competitive fitness format in under three years. We sat down with four coaches whose athletes have placed on UK podiums.
Across the board, the same themes emerged: more running than people realise, smarter sled work, and a long aerobic base before any race-specific blocks.
Below, each coach walks through how they structure a 12-week build for an intermediate athlete.
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Strength coaches
Alex Rowe
Strength coach for lifters and Hyrox athletes (London + online).
Bethnal Green, London
Hyrox prep
12-Week Hyrox Prep
Structured Hyrox build with 4 sessions a week.
Online
Functional fitness
PMAC Manchester
Manchester's serious strength and Hyrox training space.
Ancoats, Manchester