Hyrox® Valencia 2026: dates, venue and how to prepare
Hyrox® Valencia 2026 takes place from 15 to 18 October 2026 at the Feria de Valencia. It is one of the season’s big events in Spain and also features the youth category Hyrox® Youngstars on 17 and 18 October. Here is what you will find, the venue, how to prepare and where to train the […]
Hyrox® Tenerife 2026: the season’s first event in Spain
Hyrox® Tenerife 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 September 2026 at the Recinto Ferial de Tenerife. It is the race that opens the Hyrox® 26/27 season in Spain, right after the summer, so it is a good chance to make your debut if you have trained through the warmer months. Here is what you […]
Hyrox® Malaga 2027: dates, venue and how to prepare
Hyrox® Malaga 2027 takes place from 14 to 18 April 2027 and closes the Hyrox® 26/27 season in Spain. The race is confirmed on the official calendar, although the venue was to be confirmed when this guide was published: check the exact venue on the official Hyrox® Spain website before booking travel or accommodation. Here […]
Hyrox® Madrid 2027: dates, venue and how to prepare
Hyrox® Madrid 2027 takes place from 17 to 21 March 2027. The race is confirmed on the official 26/27 season calendar, although the venue was to be confirmed when this guide was published: check the exact venue on the official Hyrox® Spain website before booking travel or accommodation. Here is what you will find, how […]
Hyrox® Bilbao 2027: dates, venue and how to prepare
Hyrox® Bilbao 2027 takes place on 6-7 February 2027. The race is confirmed on the official 26/27 season calendar, although the venue was to be confirmed when this guide was published: check the exact venue on the official Hyrox® Spain website before booking travel or accommodation. Here is what you will find, how to prepare […]
Hyrox® Barcelona 2026: a guide to the race at Fira Gran Via
Hyrox® Barcelona 2026 takes place from 11 to 15 November 2026 at Fira Gran Via. It is one of the busiest events of the 26/27 season in Spain, in a large, well-connected venue. Here is what you will find, the venue, how to prepare and where to train the stations in the city. What Hyrox® […]
What a CrossFit® workout is like: the structure of a class
A CrossFit® workout is a coach-led class of around 60 minutes that always follows the same structure: warm-up and mobility, a technical or strength section, the WOD (the high-intensity block) and a cool-down. You train in a group, every movement is adapted to your level and the content changes daily. Knowing that structure before you […]
What clothing and shoes you need for Hyrox®
For Hyrox® you need lightweight, breathable technical clothing that does not get in the way when you run or at the stations, and shoes that work both for running and for pushing sleds and doing wall balls, that is, with good stability and some grip. You do not need expensive kit: what matters is that […]
Hyrox® WODs: how to train the 8 stations
A Hyrox® WOD is a workout designed to prepare you for the eight fixed stations of the competition and the running that links them. Unlike CrossFit®, where the WOD changes every day, in Hyrox® you always train towards the same familiar format: 8 kilometres of running split into 8 stretches of 1 km, with a […]
What Is a WOD in CrossFit®: Types and Famous WODs
A WOD (from Workout of the Day) is the programmed training block that the whole box does that day. It combines several exercises under a time or repetition format and is the heart of every CrossFit® class. It changes daily so that you work different capacities: some days strength takes priority, others cardio or endurance. […]
CrossFit® for Women: How to Start and What to Expect
CrossFit® is one of the disciplines where women’s participation has grown the most, and for good reason: you train in a group, every movement adapts to your level, and the gains in strength and confidence come fast. You don’t need previous experience or a starting level of fitness: in your first class, the coach scales […]
CrossFit® Exercises: The Basic Movements and Common WODs
CrossFit® exercises fall into three broad families: gymnastic movements (using your own bodyweight), weightlifting and strength work (with a barbell), and metabolic or cardio work (running, rowing, skipping, jumping). A workout combines exercises from these families into a WOD, the Workout of the Day. Mastering the technique of the basic movements comes first: every WOD […]
Online booking for your box: how not to lose clients for want of a calendar
If an interested athlete has to message you and wait for a reply in order to book, you lose a share of those bookings along the way. Every point of friction between “I want to train here” and “my spot is confirmed” takes people with it. An online booking system that shows your real availability […]
Drop-in While Travelling: How Not to Miss Your Training
When you’re travelling, the way not to miss your training is to book a drop-in at a box in your destination city: you pay only for the class you use, with no membership or lock-in, and you train with the kit and coach of a local centre. Ideally you book before leaving home to secure […]
What to Bring to Your First CrossFit® Class (Checklist)
For your first CrossFit® class you only need four things: comfortable sportswear, training shoes with a stable sole, a water bottle and a small towel. No special kit or accessories. The coach lends you the equipment in the room and adapts the exercises to your level. With that, you’ll arrive ready to train. Here’s the […]
Why list your box in an online directory
Listing your box in an online directory gives you a recruitment channel that doesn’t depend on your website or your social media: it puts you in front of athletes looking for a box to train at today who would otherwise never know you exist. It’s extra visibility, usually free, aimed at exactly the person deciding […]
How to Prepare for Your First Hyrox®: Training and Stations
To prepare for your first Hyrox® you need to work on three things at once: the ability to run with accumulated fatigue, strength endurance across the eight stations, and the transition between running and exercise (what athletes call “jelly legs”). With 8 to 12 weeks of structured training, combining running, functional strength and station practice, […]
Drop-in and fitness tourism: how to attract passing athletes to your box
To attract passing athletes to your box you have to do three things: be visible to whoever is looking for somewhere to train in your city, show a clear drop-in price and let them book without friction. Fitness tourism, athletes who already train and don’t want to lose their routine when they travel, is a […]
Guide to drop-in prices in Spain: how much it costs to train while passing through
A drop-in CrossFit® class in Spain generally costs from €10 and moves within a range of €10 to €20 per single session. There’s no flat rate: the price depends on the city, the box and whether you book one day or several. As a reference, with Global Wod Pass you book passes from €10, with […]
Marketing for CrossFit boxes: a practical guide
Marketing for a CrossFit® box boils down to one idea: getting the right people to find you, try your box and stay. You don’t need a big budget or an agency team; you need to cover the fundamentals well, in the right order. This guide ranks them from highest to lowest return, so you start […]
CrossFit® vs Hyrox® vs Cross Training: differences and which to choose
CrossFit®, Hyrox® and Cross Training are three forms of functional training, but they’re not the same thing. In short: CrossFit® is varied functional training in a group with a different WOD every day; Hyrox® is a standardised race that combines running with eight strength stations that are always the same; and Cross Training is the […]