NSCA and HYROX Academy Announce Global Partnership to Advance Coaching Standards in Hybrid Fitness Racing

COLORADO SPRINGS, USA / HAMBURG, GERMANY — The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and HYROX Academy have announced a global partnership dedicated to advancing coaching excellence in the growing sport of hybrid fitness racing.

Known as the World Series of Fitness Racing, HYROX is a standardized hybrid fitness racing format that alternates between 1 km runs and workout stations eight times, culminating in World Championships each race season. More than 80 global races were held in 2025, and the 2025 HYROX Sports Science Report projects 1.3–1.5 million participants across the 2025–2026 season, reinforcing the sport’s international momentum.

As the official education division of HYROX, HYROX Academy supports structured coaching development aligned with the demands of hybrid fitness racing. Through this partnership, the NSCA and HYROX Academy will help ensure that the evolution of hybrid fitness racing is guided by evidence-based coaching and the highest standards of professional preparation.

“This partnership provides tremendous value to our certified coaches,” says Michael Massik, Executive Director of the NSCA. “HYROX represents one of the fastest-growing sports globally. Our members now have the opportunity to expand their expertise into the unique discipline of hybrid fitness racing. Understanding the specific demands of this sport enables our coaches to better serve evolving client needs and stay at the forefront of the fitness industry.”

The collaboration includes:

• • Knowledge and Research Exchange — The sharing of insights and best practices, along with joint initiatives in sport science and hybrid fitness racing training methodology.
    
    
  • Approved Continuing Education — The HYROX Academy Level 1 course, Creating Athletes, is approved for NSCA Continuing Education, enabling certified professionals to maintain credentials while advancing HYROX-specific coaching expertise.
    
    
  • Educational Event Collaboration — Coordinated engagement at the first-ever HYROX Coaches Summit in London on March 27–28, 2026, and the 2026 NSCA Global Conference in Verona, Italy, on October 24–25.

“We are thrilled to partner with the NSCA, an organization renowned for setting the gold standard in strength and conditioning education,” says Ralf Iwan, Global Head of HYROX Academy. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision to educate coaches globally at the highest level, ensuring that HYROX athletes receive world-class, evidence-based training to perform at their best in competition.”

For more information and approved education, visit HYROX365.com.

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About the National Strength & Conditioning Association

Founded in 1978, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing strength and conditioning and sport science professions around the world. The NSCA empowers a community of professionals by disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application through industry-leading certifications, peer-reviewed research journals, career development services, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 certified professionals and members worldwide who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.

About HYROX Academy

HYROX Academy is the official education arm of HYROX, the World Series of Fitness Racing. We are dedicated to providing world-class education and certification for coaches and fitness professionals, empowering them to train athletes to excel in HYROX competitions and beyond.