Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored five-week training course for young people, preparing them for the upcoming competition in London.

Launched earlier this year, Hyrox Youngstars offers the same race structure as an adult Hyrox race, but adapted for a young audience. 

Virgin Active’s five-week training programme aims to build confidence, fitness and fundamental hybrid training skills for young athletes. Each session is led by an expert coach and follows a Hyrox-inspired framework, adapted with a Virgin Active approach and tailored to the participants’ age and ability. 

The sessions focus on learning the key movements used in a Hyrox race – including exercises such as sled push, SkiErg and rowing – while developing strength and endurance in a fun, supportive environment.

VA's head of family experience, Colleen Rahilly, says: "A structured programme like Hyrox Youngstars gives 10 to 15 year olds a broad athletic base that supports them for years, because it develops core, repeatable movement patterns like running as well as functional movements.”

Participants will learn the structure and techniques of the sport and help to cultivate the skills and confidence needed to compete. Classes are designed for both beginners and those already signed up to the event. There are three age groups: 10 to 11 years, 12 to 13 and 14 to 15. Going forward there are plans to offer classes for 8 to 9-year-olds as well and roll out to more clubs.