HYROX isn’t your typical fitness race. It combines running and functional workouts that test endurance, strength, and overall conditioning in one event. From sled pushes and lunges to wall balls and farmer’s carries, HYROX training requires a mix of cardio, power, and recovery.
The good news? You don’t need a full competition setup to get started. With the right essentials from Toby’s Sports, you can build a HYROX-ready routine whether you train at the gym, outdoors, or at home.
Start With a Reliable Training Shoe
HYROX training involves explosive movements, short runs, and constant transitions, so your footwear needs to handle it all.
The Nike Metcon line remains a favorite for functional fitness athletes thanks to its stability, grip, and durability during lifts and high-intensity workouts. The Nike Metcon 10 Workout Shoes delivers strong support and versatility for hybrid training sessions, while the Nike Men's Reax 8 Training Shoes offers cushioned comfort and support for intense daily workouts.
Nike Metcon 10 Workout Shoes (SHOP HERE)
Nike Men's Reax 8 Training Shoes (SHOP HERE)
Build Functional Strength
Strength training is a major part of HYROX prep, especially for movements like carries, lunges, and thrusters.
Kettlebells and dumbbells from Toby’s Sports are great tools for building endurance, explosive power, and total-body strength. Exercises like kettlebell swings, goblet squats, and thrusters can help simulate HYROX-style workouts even outside a full gym setup.
Don’t Ignore Running
Running makes up a huge part of HYROX, so endurance training matters just as much as strength.
The adidas Adizero EVO SL is a lightweight and responsive running shoe built for speed-focused training. Inspired by adidas’ Adizero racing lineup, it delivers a smooth and energetic ride ideal for tempo runs, intervals, and longer endurance sessions.
adidas Adizero EVO SL (SHOP HERE)
Recovery Is Part of the Training
Recovery is one of the most overlooked parts of HYROX preparation. With the amount of running and high-intensity work involved, proper recovery helps maintain consistency and reduce soreness.
Tools like the UFC Tire Mark Foam Massage Roller 14 x 33 CM can help loosen tight muscles after hard sessions, while the OOFOS OOahh+ Recovery Slide provides extra comfort and support for post-workout recovery days.
UFC Tire Mark Foam Massage Roller 14 x 33 CM (SHOP HERE)
OOFOS OOahh+ Recovery Slide (SHOP HERE)
Preparing for HYROX is all about balance. Running, strength, movement efficiency, and recovery all play a role in performing your best.
Whether you’re training for your first race or pushing for a new personal best, Toby’s Sports has the essentials to help you train smarter and stay ready for every challenge.
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About Quorum International Inc.
Quorum International Inc. (QII), the retail arm of Quorum Holdings Corporation, has been serving the Filipino athlete and sports enthusiast community for the past 47 years through a network of multi-brand, multi-category sports and fitness stores: Toby’s Sports, a sporting goods store; RUNNR, a running specialty store; and urbanAthletics, a cutting-edge street lifestyle store.
About Toby’s Sports
Toby’s Sports is the leading multi-brand sports retailer in the Philippines, having delivered the best in sports and fitness products to millions of Filipinos for 47 years. Established in 1978, Toby’s Sports is included in the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Retailers by the Philippine Retailers Association, as well as the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Filipino Franchisers by the Philippine Franchise Association. Toby’s Sports, which carries over 100,000 items from 160+ trusted brands in various sports, currently operates 63 stores across the Philippines, as well as an ecommerce store (www.tobys.com). For more information on Toby’s Sports, follow us in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Andrea Tan
Head, Marketing and Customer Experience
Quorum International Inc.
Andrea.Tan@tobys.com