Peloton Has Launched a 12-Week Hyrox Workout Program.
If you’ve been eyeing a Hyrox race but unsure how to prepare, Peloton may have the solution. Today, the fitness platform announced the launch of a 12-week Hyrox training program specifically designed for athletes preparing for the upcoming Hyrox NYC races, which will take place May 28-31 and June 4-7, 2026. And if you’re not competing in the NYC race, don’t worry—the program is available in the Peloton library for all participants, meaning you can start it 12 weeks before any Hyrox event on your calendar.
What is Hyrox?
Before diving into the program, a quick explanation for the uninitiated. As my colleague Beth Skwarecki explains , your friend who was once obsessed with CrossFit is probably now obsessed with Hyrox (an informal acronym for “hybrid rockstar”). Hyrox is a fitness competition designed for athletes who don’t consider themselves pure endurance athletes or pure strength athletes, but rather something in between.
What makes Hyrox unique—or at least its unique appeal—is its consistency. Unlike CrossFit competitions, where the format can change dramatically from one event to the next, each Hyrox race follows the same predictable structure: eight 1-kilometer runs with a functional fitness station between each. These stations include exercises like sled pushes, wall ball throws, rowing, and ski machine training, totaling approximately 8 kilometers of running plus eight rounds of intense training. Because the format never changes, you can compare your finish times with any other Hyrox competitor, much like comparing your marathon times.
But one of the things that sets Hyrox training apart from traditional marathon training is its collaborative nature. While you can train for a race on your own with just a good pair of shoes, Hyrox training requires access to a rowing machine, a cross-country ski machine, a sled, and a wall target—in other words, equipment that’s hard to find outside of specialized gyms. (Incidentally, most CrossFit gyms and a growing number of commercial fitness centers offer these workouts, but it’s worth calling ahead.) This collaborative training environment fosters community, which athletes say is a key part of the workout’s appeal.
What does Peloton’s Hyrox program offer?
Peloton’s new 12-week program is built around six training days per week, with many days incorporating both strength training and running. Classes include strength training, running, rowing, treadmill workouts, mobility and stretching exercises, and meditation. As an avid long-distance runner, I’m drawn to how these classes encompass so many different disciplines.
Week 12 is competition week, so the training load significantly decreases as athletes prepare for the competition. This final week of training is sparse, but one notable feature is the Hyrox pre-competition meditation, which, in my opinion, embodies the entire program philosophy of community engagement.
How the Hyrox program by Peloton works.
The program is based on five key principles, which Peloton describes as the Five Pillars of Hyrox Performance:
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Aerobic Endurance : Threshold training begins from day one, teaching athletes how to manage effort and develop sustained high speeds over time.
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Simple tools, high effectiveness : The program relies on running, rowing, and strength training as the primary means of developing hybrid endurance.
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Efficiency over speed : Instead of chasing pure speed, the emphasis is on a sensible pace and clean technique that saves energy during transitions.
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Progressive Volume : Training load is gradually increased over several weeks, developing the ability to perform exercises under conditions of cumulative fatigue.
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Factors that influence performance : Recovery, nutrition and mindset are considered as components of training, not secondary elements.
A look at the program reveals that its structure clearly reflects these principles. The first six weeks are dedicated to developing what Peloton calls the “aerobic engine” and establishing threshold control, laying the foundation before increasing intensity. By week seven, athletes complete a 75-minute simulation designed to test their pacing strategy and transition skills under realistic race conditions. Then, in the final weeks, they transition to what the program describes as “real-world workouts,” simulating the transfer of fatigue from heavy sled pushes and wall-ball throws to running. As with any good training program, the goal is to arrive at race day feeling refreshed and well-prepared, not exhausted.
How to join the Peloton Hyrox workout program
Of course, you’ll need an active Peloton subscription . Currently, you can only join the Hyrox program through the Peloton app or Peloton equipment, such as Peloton bikes, treadmills, rowers, and Guide machines. You can’t sign up through the Peloton website or TV app. To find the program on your device, go to the programs section, find the Hyrox Training program, and click “Join.”