Every Hyrox race brings its own set of challenges, but for me – as a 5ft 2in petite <60kg woman (I don't weigh myself, but I'd say I'm around 55kg), the sled stations have always been the toughest.

To build lower body muscles, squats, deadlifts, or lunges are among the most popular exercises. However, a piece of equipment that should be present in most gyms is often overlooked: the weight sled.

Welcome to the Hyrox training diaries. For the nine weeks prior to Hyrox London in May 2025, deputy social media manager and PT Isabelle Shury will be sharing how she’s training for the race, ...