If you’ve been eyeing a Hyrox race, but weren’t sure how to train for one, Peloton may have just solved your problem. The fitness platform announced today the launch of a 12-week Hyrox training program, timed specifically for athletes preparing for the upcoming Hyrox NYC events taking place May 28-31 and June 4-7, 2026. And if you’re not racing in New York, don’t worry—the program lives in Peloton’s library for all members, meaning you can start it 12 weeks out from any Hyrox event on your calendar.
What is Hyrox, anyway?
Before diving into the program, a quick primer for the uninitiated. As my colleague Beth Skwarecki explains here, your friend who used to be obsessed with Crossfit is probably now obsessed with Hyrox (unofficially short for “hybrid rockstar”). Hyrox is a fitness competition designed for athletes who don’t quite see themselves as pure endurance athletes or pure strength athletes, but something in between.
What seems to make Hyrox unique—or at least, uniquely appealing—is its consistency. Unlike Crossfit competitions, where the format can change dramatically from event to event, every single Hyrox race follows the same predictable structure: eight 1-kilometer runs, with a functional fitness station in between each one. Those stations include things like sled pushes, wall balls, rowing, and ski erg work, adding up to roughly 5 miles of running plus eight rounds of serious effort. Because the format never changes, you can compare your finish time against anyone else who has ever raced Hyrox, much like comparing marathon times.
But one thing that sets Hyrox training apart from something like classic marathon prep is that it’s inherently communal. While you can train for a race on your own with nothing but a good pair of shoes, Hyrox training requires access to a rowing machine, a ski erg, a sled, and a wall ball target—in other words, the sort of equipment that’s hard to come by outside of gyms geared toward this kind of training. (For the record, most Crossfit gyms and a growing number of commercial gyms can accommodate these types of workouts, but it’s worth calling ahead.) That shared training environment tends to foster a community that athletes say is a big part of the draw.
What Peloton’s Hyrox program offers
Peloton’s new 12-week program is structured around six training days per week, with many days including both a strength and a run component. Classes include strength, running, rowing, tread bootcamps, mobility and stretching, and meditation. As a regular ol’ race runner myself, I’m drawn to the ways these classes cover so many different disciplines.
Credit: Beth Skwarecki
Week 12 is race week, so the training load lightens considerably as athletes taper toward the starting line. There aren’t many workouts that final week, but one notable inclusion is a Hyrox pre-race meditation, which I find speaks to the program’s whole community-based philosophy.
Credit: Beth Skwarecki
Credit: Beth Skwarecki
How Peloton’s Hyrox program is built
The program is grounded in five core principles that Peloton describes as the five pillars of Hyrox performance:
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Aerobic Power: Threshold work starts on Day 1, teaching athletes how to manage effort and develop sustainable high gears over time.
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Simple Tools, High Impact: The program leans on running, the erg, and strength training as its primary vehicles for building hybrid endurance.
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Efficiency Over Speed: Rather than chasing raw pace, the focus is on smart pacing and clean technique that conserves energy across transitions.
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Progressive Volume: Training load builds deliberately over the weeks, developing the ability to perform under cumulative fatigue.
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Performance Drivers: Recovery, fueling, and mindset are treated as training components, not afterthoughts.
Taking a look at the program here, its structure reflects these principles in a clear arc. The first six weeks focus on building what Peloton calls the “aerobic engine” and establishing threshold control, laying the foundation before intensity picks up. By Week 7, athletes complete a 75-minute simulation designed to test their pacing strategy and transition skills under realistic race conditions. The final weeks then shift toward what the program describes as “real demand” training, simulating the fatigue carryover of heavy sled pushes and wall balls bleeding into running. Like with any good training program, the goal is to arrive at race day sharp and well-prepared, not worn down.
How to join the Peloton Hyrox training program
Needless to say, you need an active Peloton membership. And for now, the Hyrox program can only be joined from the Peloton app or Peloton hardware like the Peloton Bikes, Tread, Row, and Guide. You can’t join from the Peloton website or TV apps. To find it on your device, you can browse the programs area, find the Hyrox Training program, and hit join.
