Can You Do HYROX With Asthma (Here’s The Truth)

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Can you do HYROX with asthma? As an athlete with asthma preparing for my first HYROX race, this is the exact question I asked myself. In this episode, I break down what HYROX actually is, why it can feel especially intimidating when you have asthma, and the strategies I use to manage my breathing, heart rate, and energy during high-intensity training. We dive into heart rate zones, aerobic vs. anaerobic training, loud audible exhales, transition pacing, and how to stay in control of your breathing during a race that pushes your lungs and body to the limit. I also share lessons from my first HYROX simulation, including the pacing strategy that helped my partner and me finish in under 59 minutes, plus why I believe athletes with asthma absolutely can succeed in HYROX with the right preparation and awareness. Whether you're training for your first HYROX, exploring hybrid fitness racing, or simply trying to improve your endurance with asthma, this episode will help you approach high-intensity training with more confidence and control. In this episode: What HYROX is and why it’s so demanding Why asthma makes high-intensity racing harder How heart rate zones affect your breathing and endurance The breathing technique that helps me stay in control Why transitions can make or break your race How to approach HYROX as a beginner with asthma The strategy I used during my HYROX simulation If you’ve ever wondered whether asthma limits what you can achieve athletically, this episode is for you. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show01:00 Can you do HYROX with asthma? 01:47 Growing up as an athlete with asthma 02:59 Why HYROX is long-duration HIIT 03:55 Why asthma makes HYROX harder 04:04 Heart rate zones explained simply 05:37 The zones you race in during HYROX 08:05 Why breathing rhythm breaks down09:32 Tools to control your breathing 10:13 The power of loud audible exhales 12:12 My transition pacing strategy 15:15 Why beginners should train with a partner or relay 15:54 My HYROX simulation results and strategy17:20 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together:https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide:https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.