HYROX is one of the fastest-growing fitness competitions in the world, blending endurance, strength, and functional fitness into a single event. With its rise in popularity, more fitness professionals are looking to become HYROX-certified coaches to help clients prepare for races and optimize performance.
If you’re a personal trainer or fitness coach looking to expand your expertise, becoming a HYROX Coach is a smart move. Here’s how you can get certified and leverage it for career growth.
What Is HYROX Training?
HYROX is an endurance-based functional fitness race that combines running with strength and functional workouts.
Athletes complete 1 km of running followed by a functional workout station, repeated eight times. The event is open to all fitness levels, making it an appealing challenge for many.
As a HYROX Trainer, you’ll help athletes:
Build strength and endurance for race performance
Improve technique and efficiency in HYROX movements
Optimize training plans and recovery strategies
At Dennis Romatz, we subcontract with some of the best Hyrox coaches in the world. For more details, see my comprehensive Ultimate Hyrox Guide here.
Step 1: Become a HYROX PERFORMANCE COACH
HYROX now offers a Performance Coach certification, which is the highest level of HYROX coaching. To become certified, follow these steps:
1. Create Your HYROX365 Account
Sign up at the HYROX365 Portal
Activate your account using the verification code sent via email (check your spam folder!)
2. Become a HYROX PERFORMANCE COACH
Click "BECOME A HYROX PERFORMANCE COACH TODAY"🔹 Fill out the webform🔹 Read and e-sign the HYROX Affiliation Agreement
3. Activate Your Account
After signing the agreement, click "Activate Your Account"🔹 Fill out the checkout form with your business address and payment details to finalize your registration
4. Receive Your Welcome Email
After completing the checkout, you’ll receive a welcome email with details on how to get listed on the HYROX Performance Coach Finder
5. Get Educated in the HYROX365 Academy
Complete the HYROX365 Foundation Course and Level 1 Course (prerequisites for being a Performance Coach)
Cost of HYROX Performance Coach Affiliation:
$1,150 USD / EUR or £1,050 GBP per year (12-month contractual period)
Step 2: Complete the HYROX Academy Certification Process
To become a certified HYROX coach, you must complete:
Sign the affiliation agreement online
Complete the HYROX Academy Foundation Course
Complete the HYROX Academy Level 1 Course
Provide evidence of completion as part of the graduation process
Be added to the official HYROX Coaches Directory
HYROX Academy Foundation Course
This is the first step in becoming a HYROX trainer. It introduces the core concepts of HYROX coaching, focusing on race structure, foundational training principles, and coaching methodologies.
HYROX Level 1 Course
The HYROX Level 1 Course is a self-paced online program that dives deeper into HYROX coaching.
Topics include:
Coaching philosophy – Understanding HYROX methodology
Functional anatomy – How biomechanics impact performance
HYROX Performance Pillars – The core principles of HYROX training
Exercise physiology – Energy systems, muscular adaptations, and endurance performance
Nutrition – Fueling strategies for HYROX races
Training workouts – Developing structured workouts and scaling for different levels
Advanced planning and periodization – Creating progressive training cycles
The mental aspects of sports – Enhancing focus, motivation, and competition mindset
Once you complete the course and submit proof of completion, you’ll be officially certified and added to the HYROX Coaches Directory.
Step 3: Start Coaching & Join a HYROX Training Club
After certification, you can:
Promote yourself as an official HYROX Coach
Offer HYROX-specific training programs
Train athletes for upcoming HYROX competitions
HYROX Training Clubs
As a certified HYROX trainer, you can also become affiliated with a HYROX Training Club. These are official HYROX-branded training facilities that offer HYROX-specific workouts. Training Clubs also have access to the HYROX Performance Hub, which provides tools for gym owners and coaches to enhance their programming.
If you own a gym, affiliating with HYROX allows you to run official HYROX classes and attract more competitive fitness enthusiasts.
Step 4: Build Your HYROX Training Business
To attract clients and grow your business as a HYROX coach:
Market your certification – Add "HYROX Certified Trainer" to your website & social media
Offer specialized programs – Design HYROX training plans for beginners, intermediate, and elite athletes
Join a HYROX gym – Work at an affiliated facility to build credibility
Use social proof – Showcase client progress and race results
By specializing in HYROX training, you can position yourself as the go-to expert for hybrid endurance fitness, opening new career opportunities and attracting high-performance clients.
Final Thoughts
Becoming a HYROX-certified trainer is an excellent way to stand out in the fitness industry and tap into the growing trend of hybrid fitness races. By gaining the right education, certification, and experience, you can help athletes excel in HYROX and build a reputation as a top-tier performance coach.
Thinking about getting certified? Visit HYROX’s official website for certification details and upcoming courses!
Are you a HYROX athlete or coach? Drop a comment below and share your experience!
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About the Author
Dennis Romatz is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and fitness author. Dennis is regarded as one of the world's leading holistic fitness professionals and has been recognized as "one of the 20 best personal trainers in the world" by The Institute of Personal Trainers. You can contact Dennis on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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