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Hyrox Sled Pull Technique: Grip, Body Position & Pacing for Maltese Athletes

09 Aug 2026

Hyrox Sled Pull Technique: Grip, Body Position & Pacing for Maltese Athletes

A practical walkthrough of Hyrox sled pull technique: rope mechanics, foot bracing, grip drills and pacing, with weight references for the Malta race scene.

What to Wear for Hyrox: A Maltese First-Timer's Kit and Gear-Bag Checklist

09 Aug 2026

What to Wear for Hyrox: A Maltese First-Timer's Kit and Gear-Bag Checklist

A practical, head-to-toe guide to what to wear for Hyrox, plus a gear-bag checklist for Maltese first-timers racing at home or abroad.

Hyrox Doubles Training in Malta: Picking a Partner and Racing Your First 8km Together

09 Aug 2026

Hyrox Doubles Training in Malta: Picking a Partner and Racing Your First 8km Together

How to choose a Hyrox doubles partner, split the eight stations to your strengths and train together around Malta's box schedules for your first race.

The Best Jump Rope for Double-Unders and the Right Shoes for Hyrox Runs

09 Aug 2026

The Best Jump Rope for Double-Unders and the Right Shoes for Hyrox Runs

How to pick the best jump rope for double unders by cable weight and length, and match your shoes to Hyrox runs and mixed training.

Hyrox Stations Explained for Beginners: Mastering the 4 That Cost First-Timers the Most Time

09 Aug 2026

Hyrox Stations Explained for Beginners: Mastering the 4 That Cost First-Timers the Most Time

A movement-by-movement Hyrox guide for Maltese first-timers, covering the four stations that cost the most time and the drills to fix them.

How Many Days a Week to Train for Hyrox: 3, 4 & 5-Day Splits

09 Aug 2026

How Many Days a Week to Train for Hyrox: 3, 4 & 5-Day Splits

Realistic 3, 4 and 5-day Hyrox training splits for busy adults, compared by experience level — so you pick a plan you can actually finish.

Hyrox Equipment for Home Gym: Building a DIY Sled and Sandbag Setup in a Small Maltese Space

09 Aug 2026

Hyrox Equipment for Home Gym: Building a DIY Sled and Sandbag Setup in a Small Maltese Space

Budget vs premium sleds, wall balls and sandbags. A practical guide to Hyrox equipment for home gym setups in small Maltese apartments and garages.

Hyrox Training in Hot Weather: A Malta Summer Survival Guide

23 Jul 2026

Hyrox Training in Hot Weather: A Malta Summer Survival Guide

How to structure Hyrox training in hot weather for Malta's summer heat and humidity: hydration timing, indoor vs outdoor sessions, and pacing.

Foundational CrossFit Movements Every Beginner Should Master

21 Jul 2026

Foundational CrossFit Movements Every Beginner Should Master

Master the core CrossFit lifts and gymnastics skills the smart way, with safe step-by-step progressions for beginners training in Malta.