Crushing a Hyrox-Style Workout at CrossFit Reston

With the Paris Hyrox just around the corner this October, every training session matters — and today’s workout at CrossFit Reston was a big step forward. The goal: push limits, simulate race intensity, and build the endurance, power, and grit needed for competition day.

The Workout: 35-Minute AMRAP

An AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) is the perfect Hyrox prep format — it forces you to pace yourself while pushing through fatigue. Here’s what was on the board today:

• 🚣 50 Calorie Row
• 💥 50 Sit-Ups
• 🚣 50 Calorie Row
• 🛷 50m Sled Push
• 🚣 50 Calorie Row
• 🏋️‍♂️ 50 Sandbag Lunges

The challenge was simple: complete as many rounds as possible in 35 minutes — and keep moving no matter how heavy your legs start to feel.

My Results

By the buzzer, I had completed 2 full rounds plus an extra 25 calories on the rower in Round 3. It was a mental and physical battle, but exactly the type of grind that Hyrox demands.

Why This Workout Matters for Hyrox Training

Hyrox combines functional fitness with endurance racing, and this workout hit several key components:

1. Cardio Capacity – Long rowing intervals push heart rate and oxygen efficiency.
2. Core Stability – Sit-ups build midline strength for running and sled work.
3. Power Output – The sled push mimics one of the most infamous Hyrox stations.
4. Leg Endurance – Sandbag lunges simulate late-race fatigue in your quads and glutes.

Eyes on Paris

With less than two months to go, the focus is on refining technique, improving work-to-rest ratios, and building the confidence to attack each Hyrox station on race day. Every calorie rowed, sled pushed, and lunge completed is a step toward the finish line in Paris.

Follow my journey as I prepare for one of the most challenging and rewarding events in functional fitness — and if you’re training for Hyrox too, I’d love to hear about your favorite prep workouts.