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One of the biggest mistakes people make in training is never testing their fitness. If you don't test, how do you know if what you're doing is actually working? Testing gives you valuable feedback. It shows whether you're improving, highlights your strengths, and identifies the areas that need more attention. Without benchmarks, you're simply guessing. The good news is that fitness testing doesn't have to be complicated. Many of us grew up with old-school tests like the bleep test, which is still a great way to assess aerobic fitness and track progress over time. Today, we also have more advanced options. If you have access to a c2 bike or somthing similar, a FTP (Functional Threshold Power) test or ramp FTP test can provide a clear picture of your current fitness level and help guide your training zones. Running tests are another simple and effective option. A 1km time trial, 5km run, or even a 10km run can serve as a benchmark. Retest every 8-12 weeks and you'll have a clear indication of whether your fitness is moving in the right direction. The same applies to strength training. While many people use a 1-rep max test, I personally prefer using a 3 or 5-rep max. We're not training for World's Strongest Man, so in my opinion, there's rarely a need to lift something once just to find out how strong you are. A 3 or 5-rep max is often safer, more practical, and still gives you an excellent measure of strength progress. There are also countless fitness workouts that can be used as tests. HYROX has even created its own fitness tests and benchmark workouts. These can be repeated throughout the year to assess progress and identify weaknesses that need addressing before race day. The key takeaway is simple: If it's measurable, you can use it as a test. Track your times, distances, weights, reps, power outputs, or workout scores. Retest regularly, compare the results, and let the data guide your training. Because what gets measured gets improved. When was the last time you did a fitness test?

If you've attended a HYROX event recently, you've probably felt it... The energy is different. The venues are bigger. The crowds are growing. And the sport is exploding faster than ever. 📈 HYROX is projecting 1.5 MILLION athletes worldwide in 2026. Think about that for a second... What started in Germany in 2017 has expanded into 34 countries and is expected to generate around $270 million in revenue next year. To put that into perspective: The HYROX New York event attracted around 50,000 participants. That's marathon-level participation for a sport that barely existed a few years ago. 💪 WHY IS EVERYONE GETTING HOOKED? Because HYROX gives ordinary people something extraordinary to chase. You don't need to be an elite runner. You don't need to be a CrossFit Games athlete. You simply need to be willing to challenge yourself. The format never changes: 🏃 1km Run 🔥 Workout Station 🏃 1km Run 🔥 Workout Station Repeat x8. Simple. Measurable. Addictive. Every race becomes an opportunity to beat your previous self. And that's exactly why people keep coming back. 🏆 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HERE The 2025/26 season is wrapping up at the HYROX World Championships in Stockholm. The best athletes in the world are battling it out across: • Age Groups• Pro Doubles• Elite 15 Finals For most athletes, qualifying for Worlds is the dream. For the Elite 15... It's all about earning the title of World Champion. 🌍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING HYROX has announced some major updates for next season. 🔥 Same-Nation Doubles Rule Pro Doubles partners must now represent the same country. Some of the sport's most successful international pairings have been forced to split up and find new teammates. Expect some very interesting new combinations. 🔥 New Elite 15 Qualification System The qualification process is changing too. Rather than rewarding athletes based primarily on race wins, the new system puts greater emphasis on consistency throughout the season. In other words... Showing up and performing all year long matters more than ever.

Looking forward to taking on my first competition.