RMR Training Podcast
VO2 Max Intervals for HYROX: What They Are, How to Use Them & When to Avoid Them
VO2 max intervals are flashy, hard, and wildly misunderstood. In this solo episode, I break down how to actually use VO2 max work to boost your HYROX performance without burning yourself into the ground.
You’ll learn:
- What VO2 max training actually is (and what it's not)
- Why your heart rate data might be lying to you
- How to structure intervals that build speed, power, and tolerance
- When VO2 work makes you stronger… and when it’s just junk volume
- And how to use it wisely inside group fitness or CrossFit-style programming
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Chapters:
00:00 Why VO2 Max Intervals Matter for HYROX
01:50 What Zone 5 Feels Like (Hint: It’s Not 45 Minutes Long)
06:00 How to Test Your True VO2 Max (Ramp Test & Lab Tips)
10:00 VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold — What’s the Difference?
15:00 Pacing, RPE, and How Fast Is “Fast Enough”?20:00 How to Program Intervals That Actually Work
26:00 Should You Use VO2 Max for HYROX? The Real Benefits
33:00 The Risks: Burnout, Injury, and Misuse in Group Fitness
38:00 How to Periodize VO2 Max Work for Maximum Gain
42:00 Final Take: Do Less, But Do It Right
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