Blog
Guides on HYROX, CrossTraining and training in Tenerife. Written by the people in the box.
The 8 HYROX stations explained (technique and mistakes)
What each station is, how to do it right and the classic mistake that costs you minutes.
HYROX comes to Tenerife this September: what you need to know
5–6 September in Santa Cruz. What race day has in store and how to arrive ready.
The rise of HYROX in Tenerife: from niche to phenomenon
Why HYROX has exploded worldwide, and why it fits the south of the island so well.
How to train for HYROX from scratch: an 8-week plan
A realistic plan to prep for your first race step by step, without losing your mind.
Hyrox in Tenerife: everything you need to know to get started
What HYROX is, how you train for it and why it's taking off in South Tenerife.
CrossFit vs CrossTraining: are they the same?
We clear up the real difference between the two terms, and what to look for before you sign up.
Functional training in Las Chafiras: what it is and why it works
What functional training is, who it's for and why you feel the difference day to day.
Gym in South Tenerife: box vs conventional gym
Machines and a solo routine, or a coached group class: which suits you depending on what you're after.
Training on holiday in the south of Tenerife
You're on holiday and your body's itching to train. How to drop in for a day, no strings attached.
Running clubs: the craze that's taken over everything
Why running in a group has taken off, and why we run more and more at the box.
How to wash your training gear so it doesn't stink
Why your technical gear stinks even after washing, and the tricks that actually work.