HYROX Dec-SIM-ber: Hybrid Fitness Meets Combat Conditioning When December hits, most people wind down. At the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, we do the opposite. We crank it up. Today’s WOD—HYROX Dec-SIM-ber—is a savage mix of functional endurance, explosive strikes, and hybrid movement patterns built to simulate a race-day effort. This isn’t just […]
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Thankful for the Gains: A HYROX Workout to Power Into the Holidays No turkey. No fluff. Just a full-throttle HYROX workout that leaves you thankful for one thing—your strength. “Thankful for the Gains” is a calorie-torching, power-building WOD built around six stations that combine endurance, explosiveness, and control. Whether you’re showing up post-holiday or looking […]
Quickstrike HYROX: 90-Second Rounds, Full-Throttle Effort If you’ve got 90 seconds in the tank, you’ve got what it takes to crush this HYROX Quickstrike workout. Built around high-effort intervals and rapid-fire transitions, this class format pushes your conditioning, coordination, and grit—all while keeping your body moving and your brain engaged. You’ll rotate through five stations […]
Looking for explosive power and hybrid movement? STr3nf! Sp33D! DEKA! delivers. This workout isn’t just a clever title—it’s a high-speed, high-resistance circuit designed to build your strength under fatigue and sharpen your ability to transition smoothly under pressure. Each round cycles through different training focuses with minimal rest and maximum drive. THE FORMAT You’ll hit […]
DEKA-rilla — Unleash the Beast. Own Every Rep. This one’s got bite. DEKA-rilla is high-paced, hard-hitting, and built for full-body burn. Each station flips between strength and metabolic conditioning, so your heart rate stays high and your form stays sharp. If you want a class that leaves you smoked—in a good way—you’re in the right […]
HYROX Total Grind — Push Hard. Dig Deep. Finish Strong. WOD: HYROX Total Grind If you’re craving a full-body challenge that hits your engine, your grit, and your limits—this one’s for you. The HYROX Total Grind isn’t just a workout. It’s a test of your drive. WARM-UP (10–12 minutes) Don’t skip this—it sets the tone […]
6 Ways to Die – HYROX WOD That Hits Every Weakness Some WODs are spicy. This one’s lethal—in the best way. “6 Ways to Die” is your no-frills, high-volume, all-domains HYROX WOD designed to punish weaknesses and reward consistency. It’s not about just one skill—it’s six ways to suffer, survive, and come out stronger. This […]
DEKA for Days – A High-Energy AMRAP That Hits Back You know those workouts that just don’t quit? This one lives up to its name. “DEKA for Days” isn’t just a clever title—it’s a nonstop AMRAP that brings the fire to your lungs, your legs, and your focus. If you’re training for a DEKA event […]
Face the Gatekeeper: DEKA WOD for Time There’s no coasting through this one. Today’s Gatekeeper DEKA WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is a test of functional fitness, raw determination, and mental drive. It’s a for-time challenge—so every second counts, and every rep moves you closer to the finish line. This […]
Build Your HYROX Engine with This Tabata WOD If your engine needs more horsepower, today’s HYROX-style WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is just what your training ordered. We’re dialing in intensity and grit with a Tabata-style endurance burner, designed to boost work capacity, power output, and mental toughness—all key for […]