Hyrox Training Singapore: How This Couple Transformed Their Performance at UFIT

How a 12-Week UFIT Hyrox Training Program Helped This Couple Smash Their Race Goals

When Sarah and Reuben signed up for UFIT’s Hyrox Giveaway, they didn’t expect it to become one of the most meaningful experiences in their fitness journey. The prize a 12-week private group Hyrox training program gave them the structure, coaching, and support they needed to take on one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness races.

What started as a fun challenge quickly became a deeper journey of mental resilience, teamwork, and family motivation and an inspiring example of what dedicated Hyrox preparation can look like with the right guidance.

Why They Chose Hyrox, and Why UFIT

For this couple, Hyrox wasn’t just another fitness event. It was:

• A way to push their limits after three years of consistent training

• A meaningful challenge for their 7th wedding anniversary

• A chance to surprise themselves and each other

• A way to role-model an active lifestyle for their two young daughters

Both wanted to show their kids that fitness is a lifestyle, and that doing hard things builds confidence and mental strength.

When they found out they had won the UFIT Hyrox Giveaway, they saw it as the perfect opportunity to train properly for the event with a specialist team.

What They Needed: Structure, Coaching & Hyrox-Specific Training

When Sarah and Reuben came to UFIT, their goal was clear:
Complete Hyrox Doubles with a strong and confident performance ideally between 1 hour 30 minutes and 1 hour 35 minutes.

But they lacked one crucial element:
▶ A structured Hyrox training program tailored to their fitness level

Their previous training experience was mostly in group classes with general programming. To excel in Hyrox, they needed targeted work on:

• Pacing strategy for 1 km running intervals

• Strength and conditioning specific to Hyrox stations

• Upper-body power, especially for wall balls and sled stations

• Transitions and teamwork tactics for Hyrox Doubles

• Progressive running volume and endurance development

And that’s where UFIT Hyrox Coach Val came in.

Building a Customised 12-Week Hyrox Training Program

From the first session, Val assessed their baselines with a tough but insightful workout. This helped her understand exactly where to start, and how to scale intensity safely and efficiently.

Over 12 weeks, their Hyrox program included:

✔ Strength & Conditioning Sessions (Hyrox-Specific)

• Sled pushes and pulls

• Wall balls

• Farmers carries

• Sandbag lunges

• Burpee broad jumps

• SkiErg & row intervals

✔ Technique & Skill Development

• Wall ball mechanics

• Transition efficiency

• Pacing for repeats

• Doubles communication & strategy

✔ Running Progressions

• 1 km split pacing

• Threshold intervals

• Race-paced repeats

• Strategy for fatigue management during Hyrox stations

✔ Teamwork & Strategy Coaching

Val helped them understand each other’s strengths so they could complement one another, crucial for Hyrox Doubles.

For example:

• Who should take more reps on the SkiErg

• How to divide wall balls

• Where their pacing differed

• How to transition fluidly without losing time

With busy schedules and young kids, UFIT became their dedicated training time, the only structured space in their week to prepare.

Breakthroughs, Strength Gains and Big Improvements

The individual progress was huge.

Sarah’s Hyrox Progress

When she first arrived, Sarah struggled to confidently throw a 3kg wall ball to the target.
By race week? She was effortlessly managing 6kg wall balls, a massive improvement in both technique and upper-body strength.

Reuben’s Hyrox Progress

Despite juggling work calls between breaks, Reuben showed up with full focus every session. As soon as rest time ended, he put his phone aside and got straight back into training. His consistency and mindset made a big difference in their shared performance.

Race Day: A Challenge, a Cramp and a Huge Win

Race day came with its own surprises.  Reuben experienced a quad cramp right before sandbag lunges, a tough moment for any athlete. But he remembered Val’s voice:
“Keep going.” He pushed through, shook it off, and continued the race. The best part?

They finished the race together, strong, proud, and within their target time.

A goal they had set 12 weeks earlier, and achieved with grit, teamwork, and structured Hyrox coaching.

What This Journey Shows

Training for Hyrox isn’t just about physical fitness. It’s about:

• Mental resilience

• Clear structure

• Expert coaching

• Consistent, focused preparation

• Teamwork and accountability

For Sarah and Reuben, this journey became more than a race. It became a reminder to their daughters , and themselves, that hard things can be done when you persevere.

Ready to Start Your Own Hyrox Journey?

UFIT offers:

• Hyrox training in Singapore

• Hyrox-specific personal training

• Hyrox Doubles preparation programs

• Strength and conditioning coaching

• Running and endurance training

• Custom performance programs for all fitness levels

Whether you’re preparing for your first Hyrox or want to improve your next race time, our coaches will guide you every step of the way.