If you’ve been eyeing our HYROX offerings and wondering what’s the difference?—you’re not alone. Both classes are built around the same HYROX-style training principles, but each delivers a slightly different focus depending on how you like to train, race, and challenge yourself.

Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which one fits your goals best (spoiler: a lot of people do both 👀).

At Backyard, we talk a lot about showing up, not just for workouts, but for our people and our city. This past holiday season, we were proud to participate in the Holiday Helper Program alongside South Boston Neighborhood House (aka the Ollie House), and the impact made possible by this community is something we’re incredibly grateful for.

If you’ve ever walked into the gym wondering what you should do, how hard you should go, or whether it’s even working, you’re not alone. Decision fatigue is one of the biggest barriers to consistency, and consistency is where real results are built.

We’re so excited to share that Lauren & Laura’s Pre + Postpartum Strength Program is back in 2026! This 8-week program is designed to help you feel strong, supported, and confident—whether you’re preparing for birth or adjusting to life with your little one.

Every season inside Backyard has a rhythm..the early-morning grinders, the after-work crews, the long runs leading into marathon season, and the strength days that test exactly what you’re made of. But every so often, something arrives that shifts that rhythm in the best way. Something that invites you to think a little bigger, dig a little deeper, and recommit to the version of yourself you’ve been working toward.

Small Business Saturday is here, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how, with one day deals that help you recover smarter and train stronger.

Black Friday has arrived early. Starting right now through December 1st, we’re dropping two of our biggest class pack deals of the year:

We’re so excited to share that Lauren & Laura’s Pre + Postpartum Strength Program is back this fall! This 8-week program is designed to help you feel strong, supported, and confident—whether you’re preparing for birth or adjusting to life with your little one.

You’ve logged the miles, pushed the sleds, hammered through wall balls, and tested your limits in Simulation Days. Now, as HYROX Boston gets closer, it’s time for one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of race prep: the taper.

This past weekend, our athletes took on 60% of a HYROX race during Simulation Day—and absolutely crushed it. From SkiErgs to sleds to wall balls, the grit, energy, and determination on display made us so proud to be your coaches.

If you’ve been curious about Backyard Boston, now’s your chance to jump in. From September 3–11, we’re offering new clients an intro special: one full week of unlimited classes for just $25.

We’re feeling the love, Boston! ❤️ This week, Backyard Boston was featured on 7 News Boston’s segment See the Good — and we couldn’t be more honored.

If you’re looking to take your HYROX prep beyond our class offerings, we’ve got great news — our Open Gym space at 15 Necco St. is now fully equipped with everything you need to train for race day. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or aiming for a new PR, you can now practice every HYROX station on your own schedule.

Let’s be honest: the SkiErg is humbling. It rewards efficiency, punishes ego, and will absolutely call out sloppy form—especially during a HYROX race. Too many athletes try to muscle their way through it with flailing arms and sheer willpower. But the truth is, you can’t out-muscle bad form. Not here. Not on race day. Not if you’re looking to perform (and recover) like an athlete.

Are you training for HYROX Boston this fall? Let Backyard be your home base. MEMBERS GET EXCLUSIVE HYROX TRAINING 📣 For a limited time, when you join any Backyard membership (8, 12, Unlimited, or All In), you’ll unlock exclusive HYROX training benefits to help you show up strong on race day…

Whether you’ve been crushing sled pushes since day one or you’re still trying to figure out how to pronounce “HYROX,” you’re in the right place. Our gym community has been diving headfirst into this race-meets-functional-fitness format—and naturally, you’ve got questions. Lots of them.

The time is now to unlock your inner athlete with our HYROX class as your coach designs a program to challenge your strength, endurance, and agility. What is HYROX? It's a global fitness competition that combines 8 functional fitness stations with a 1km run before each station - the ultimate test of strength and endurance.

The combination of infrared sauna therapy followed by a cold plunge offers a unique blend of heat and cold exposure that can provide numerous physical and mental health benefits. Below, we explore the advantages of this practice and how it can enhance your overall well-being.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we got everything squared away with our new infrared sauna! We are excited to share that sessions will be available for booking starting this Tuesday!

Benefits of Infrared Saunas
Infrared saunas offer numerous benefits that contribute to overall health and well-being. Here are just a few reasons why you might want to book a session:

The Backyard Run Club (formerly known as The Yahd Run Club) takes off from 5 Necco for the first time tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 8am with run coach Brian LoTempio!