Best Accessories for Hyrox

Accessories That Make a Difference

Beyond shoes and clothing, the right accessories can save you time, prevent injury, and make your race more comfortable. Here’s what’s worth considering.

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Sports Watches

A GPS watch helps you pace your 1km runs and track your overall time. Essential for executing your pacing strategy.

Best for Hyrox

• Garmin Forerunner 265 — GPS, heart rate, excellent for interval tracking, great battery life. Our top pick.
• COROS PACE 3 — lightweight, accurate GPS, outstanding battery. Best value.
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 — if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. Great display, good GPS.

Key features to look for:

• Accurate GPS for indoor use (some venues have GPS issues)
• Lap/interval timer functionality
• Heart rate monitoring
• Quick-glance display (you need to read it while running)

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Hydration

Running Belt

If you want to carry gels or a small flask, a running belt is the lightest option.

• FlipBelt Classic — lies flat against your body, no bounce
• Naked Running Band — ultra-minimal, holds gels and phone

Tips

• Most athletes don’t carry hydration during the race — water stations are available
• A belt is mainly useful for carrying 1–2 energy gels

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Energy & Nutrition Accessories

Energy Gels

Quick carbs mid-race can prevent bonking. Carry 1–2 gels.

• Maurten Gel 100 — smooth texture, no GI issues for most people
• SiS GO Isotonic Gel — no water needed, easy to consume
• Precision Fuel & Hydration — great electrolyte + carb combo

Gel Holders

• Tape gels to the inside of your shorts waistband
• Or use a running belt (see above)
• Practice opening and consuming gels during training

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Grip Accessories

Lifting Straps / Grips

For the sled pull and farmers carry, grip failure costs minutes.

• Bear KompleX 3-Hole Grips — popular in CrossFit, protect palms during rope pull
• Versa Gripps — quick-attach lifting straps
• Liquid Chalk — improves grip without bulky gloves (check venue rules)

When to Use

• If grip is your limiter on sled pull or farmers carry, grips help
• Many athletes prefer to train grip strength and race bare-handed
• Practice with whichever you choose — don’t try new gear on race day

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Recovery Tools

Foam Rollers

Essential for training recovery:

• TriggerPoint GRID — portable, durable, excellent for quads and back
• Hyperice Vyper 3 — vibrating roller for deeper tissue work

Massage Guns

Great for warming up before races and recovery after:

• Theragun Mini — portable, powerful enough for pre-race activation
• Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 — lightweight, quiet, TSA-approved for travel

Compression Boots

For serious athletes training 5+ days per week:

• Normatec 3 Legs — the gold standard in pneumatic compression
• Recover from training faster — especially helpful during high-volume training blocks

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Other Useful Accessories

Headband / Sweatband

• Keeps sweat out of your eyes
• Halo Headband — has a built-in sweat seal
• Any moisture-wicking headband works

Foam/Grip Tape for Hands

• Athletic tape wrapped around your palms can help with rope pull grip
• Practice taping technique before race day

Bag

• A gym bag large enough for all your gear, change of clothes, towel, and food
• Nike Brasilia Duffel — reliable, affordable, water-resistant bottom

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Accessories Checklist

Race day essentials:

• Sports watch (charged!)
• 1–2 energy gels
• Knee sleeves (see clothing guide)
• Headband (optional)

Training essentials:

• Foam roller
• Resistance bands (for warm-up)
• Jump rope (warm-up and conditioning)
• Workout journal or app for tracking times

Nice to have:

• Massage gun
• Compression boots
• Grip chalk / grips
• Running belt