If you’ve caught the HYROX bug (or you’re deep in your training era), you already know, this isn’t just about working hard. It’s about working smart. That’s exactly why we’re rolling out a full series of HYROX Clinics at Backyard.

As our coaches continue racing and learning more about the sport, we’re bringing that experience back into how we program classes at Backyard.

Instead of focusing only on what movements we do, we’re focusing on the purpose of each workout week. This new rotation helps create a more structured approach to training and better prepares our community for the demands of HYROX.

This is your checkpoint. Our HYROX Readiness Test is a performance-driven session designed to assess your engine, strength, pacing strategy, and mental grit under race-style pressure. You’ll move through key HYROX-inspired efforts with intention and coaching support, gaining clear data on where you thrive and where to sharpen.

We’ve got a massive crew headed to NYC HYROX and if you’ve felt the buzz in the gym lately…you’re not imagining it. This spring, we’re turning the volume up. In the lead-up to NYC HYROX, we will be rolling out a series of performance assessments, skill clinics, and race-specific training experiences designed to help you train smarter, compete stronger, and show up confident on race day.

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 👀).

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’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.