ATHX in Figueres
Strength, endurance and work capacity. One training system for the athlete who refuses to choose.
- Official ATHX centre
- Official HYROX centre
- Small groups
- Passeig del Cementiri, 17, Figueres
Some athletes run a lot and lift little. Others lift a lot and run out of breath after ten minutes.
ATHX was designed for those who refuse to choose.
The Elite Fitness Figueres Hybrid Center is an official ATHX centre. We train the three pillars of the format in small groups, with coaches who know it inside out. Whether you come to compete or to train, the challenge is the same: find out how far you can go.
What is ATHX?
ATHX (ATHX Games) is a hybrid fitness competition born in the United Kingdom and backed by adidas. Its idea is simple: find the most complete athlete.
To do that, it measures three capacities that score exactly the same:
Maximum strength.How much you can lift.
Endurance.How much distance you can cover.
Metabolic conditioning.How long you can hold high intensity when you are already tired.
The first one across the line does not win. Everyone competes for the same time, two and a half hours, moving through timed zones. The winner is the athlete with no weak spots.
Double official centre: ATHX and HYROX
In the Alt Empordà we are an official centre for the two big hybrid fitness formats.
You do not need to switch gyms depending on the competition. You can prepare HYROX in spring and ATHX in autumn with the same coach, the same group and the same training base. And if you still do not know which one suits you, you will find out by training.
What an ATHX competition looks like
Two and a half hours. Six zones. Three of them score.
| Zone | Duration | What happens | Scores? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 30 min | Coach-led warm-up | No |
| Strength | 20 min | Three heavy lifts | Yes: total kilos |
| Refuel | 10 min | Hydration, shoe change, heart rate down | No |
| Endurance | 30 min | Alternating running and rowing | Yes: total distance |
| Recovery | 30 min | Recovery before the final block | No |
| MetCon X | 30 min | Race-against-the-clock circuit | Yes: time |
- Warm-up30 min
Coach-led warm-up
Scores? No
- Strength20 min
Three heavy lifts
Scores? Yes: total kilos
- Refuel10 min
Hydration, shoe change, heart rate down
Scores? No
- Endurance30 min
Alternating running and rowing
Scores? Yes: total distance
- Recovery30 min
Recovery before the final block
Scores? No
- MetCon X30 min
Race-against-the-clock circuit
Scores? Yes: time
The non-scoring zones are not filler. Knowing how to recover, refuel and switch back on is trainable too. And in ATHX it makes the difference.
2026 season: what to expect
ATHX workouts stay the same for the whole season and are renewed every January. This is what is competed in 2026:
Six minutes per lift to hit your max in:
- 1RM strict press
- 3RM back squat
- 5RM deadlift
Alternating running and rowing to cover as much distance as possible: 750 m legs in the standard category and 1 km in Pro.
A circuit to finish as fast as possible:
- SkiErg
- Dumbbell ground to overhead
- Sandbag carry
- Weighted walking lunges
- Burpee broad jump
- Final SkiErg
A fixed format is a huge advantage. You train exactly what you will compete in and track your progress with real numbers, month after month.
Who is ATHX for?
For the hybrid athlete.You combine weights and running and do not want to give up either.
For those coming from CrossTraining.You have strength and engine, but advanced gymnastics holds you back. ATHX has no muscle-ups or handstand walks.
For those coming from HYROX.You have engine to spare and want your strength to count in the score.
For those coming from the weights room.You lift well and want a challenge that breaks your routine without punishing you for not being a runner.
For anyone who simply wants to be truly fit.Strong, with stamina and able to perform when tired. That is ATHX.
You do not need to compete to train ATHX
Competing is optional. The format works just as well as a way of training: varied sessions, measurable goals and progress you can see week after week.
Many of our athletes start that way. Some end up signing up. Others simply enjoy being stronger than ever.
How we train ATHX at the Hybrid Center
Three pillars, one system.
Strength
Press, squat and deadlift progressions with careful technique. Regular RM tests so you know exactly which weights to open with on competition day.
Engine
Running and rowing blocks, and above all the transitions between them. Running and rowing tax your legs differently, and your body has to learn to switch stimulus without losing pace.
MetCon
Circuits that replicate MetCon X with the loads of your category. We train sustainable pace: moving without stopping, even slowly, beats going out fast and breaking halfway.
Strategy
What no WOD teaches: how to approach your max without emptying the tank, how to use the Refuel, how not to cool down in the Recovery. Details that are worth points in ATHX.
What the sessions are like
Small groups. No crowds, with real coaching in every session.
Competition equipment. Barbells, ergometers, SkiErg, sandbags and dumbbells to replicate every zone.
Adapted to your level. Each athlete works with the loads of their category, in the same session.
Lite, ATHX or Pro: choose your category
Lite.Reduced loads and distances. Ideal for your first competition. Pairs only.
ATHX.The standard challenge, for those who train regularly. Individual or pairs.
Pro.Demanding loads for experienced athletes. Individual or pairs.
You do not need to qualify to take part. If you train regularly, there is a category for you, and we help you choose it.
ATHX vs HYROX: which one is for you?
| ATHX | HYROX | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Timed zones with breaks | Continuous race |
| Duration | 2 h 30 min for everyone | However long it takes you to finish |
| Running weight | One third of the score | 8 km, half of the race |
| Maximum strength | Scores directly (RM) | Not measured |
| How you win | Combined score of 3 zones | Total time |
| Ideal profile | Balanced or strength athlete | Athlete with a big aerobic engine |
- Format
- ATHXTimed zones with breaksHYROXContinuous race
- Duration
- ATHX2 h 30 min for everyoneHYROXHowever long it takes you to finish
- Running weight
- ATHXOne third of the scoreHYROX8 km, half of the race
- Maximum strength
- ATHXScores directly (RM)HYROXNot measured
- How you win
- ATHXCombined score of 3 zonesHYROXTotal time
- Ideal profile
- ATHXBalanced or strength athleteHYROXAthlete with a big aerobic engine
The reality: they complement each other. The strength you build for ATHX makes you better at the HYROX stations. The HYROX engine gives you an edge in the ATHX Endurance zone. That is why many of our athletes train both.
From your first session to your first competition
- 01
First session. You get to know the Hybrid Center, the group and the format.
- 02
Starting point. We see where you stand in strength, engine and MetCon.
- 03
Base. You build the three pillars with sessions adapted to your level.
- 04
Goal. If you decide to compete, we choose the event and category and focus your preparation on that date.
- 05
Competition day. You arrive knowing your weights, your pace and your strategy. All that is left is to enjoy it.
ATHX competitions in Spain
Spain has become one of the key markets for ATHX, with events in Madrid and Barcelona in 2026.
Check the latest dates on athxgames.com and tell us which one you want to do. We plan your preparation around the date.
Frequently asked questions about ATHX in Figueres
Ready to find out how far you can go?
Your first ATHX session starts here.
I want to startHybrid Center · Passeig del Cementiri, 17, 17600 Figueres, Girona
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30 · Sat 08:00–15:00
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