Apple Watch Hyrox Workout, Setup, Auto-Detection, and the Best Apps
How to track a Hyrox on Apple Watch: native Workout app, third-party Hyrox apps, optimal data fields, and what auto-detection misses (so you can fix it).
Apple Watch tracks Hyrox well even without a dedicated workout type. Use Multisport (Series 7+) or Functional Strength Training (older models), pair a chest strap for accurate HR, and either use a third-party Hyrox app or just mark segments manually.
This guide covers the setup, the third-party apps worth using, and what to do mid-race.
Workout type by Apple Watch model
| Watch | Best workout type |
|---|---|
| Series 9, 10, Ultra 2, Ultra 3 | Multisport (custom Hyrox profile) or HIIT |
| Series 7, 8 | Multisport or Functional Strength Training |
| Series 6, SE | Functional Strength Training |
| Series 4, 5 | Other |
Option 1: Native Multisport workout (Series 7+)
The cleanest native option. Multisport lets you:
- Add multiple workout types in sequence
- Switch between them during the race
- See each segment’s stats in the Workout app and Health app
Setup
- Open Workout app on the watch
- Tap “Add Workout”
- Select Multisport
- Tap the three-dot menu → Add Sport
- Add Outdoor Run + Functional Strength Training as alternating segments
In practice, athletes either keep this simple (single segment, just track total time) or pre-build the 16-segment alternating sequence (overkill).
Option 2: Third-party Hyrox apps
Several App Store apps offer Hyrox-specific tracking:
- HyroxTrack: paid (£3.99). Auto-segments stations using accelerometer. Most popular.
- FitMix Hyrox: free + IAP. Manual segment marking with auto-resume.
- Workouts++: free. General multisport tracker, manual segments work well.
The official Hyrox app (which exists on Garmin) is not yet available on Apple Watch as of early 2026.
Option 3: Just use Functional Strength Training
The simplest, most reliable approach for any Apple Watch:
- Workout app → Functional Strength Training
- Tap start, race
- Tap stop at the finish line
You’ll get total time, average HR, peak HR, and calories. No station splits, but the headline numbers are accurate.
Optimising data fields
The Workout app shows one of three default views; customise via Watch app on iPhone → Workout → Workout View.
For Hyrox, the most useful fields are:
| Slot | Field |
|---|---|
| Top | Heart rate |
| Mid | Time elapsed |
| Bottom | Lap time (if using laps) |
Avoid putting pace on display, for Hyrox, pace is uninformative because the race alternates running and stations.
Pairing a chest strap
Apple Watch’s wrist HR is decent but drops accuracy by 10-20% during gripping work. A chest strap fixes this.
Compatible options:
- Polar H10 (the gold standard, BLE)
- Wahoo Tickr X
- Apple Watch Bluetooth HR sensors (any standard BLE HR strap)
Pair via the iPhone’s Watch app → My Watch → Bluetooth → Add Device. Once paired, the strap auto-connects when you start a workout.
Race-day Apple Watch checklist
Night before:
- ✅ Charge to 100%
- ✅ Set Do Not Disturb (so notifications don’t break your focus)
- ✅ Update to latest watchOS
- ✅ Tighten the band, looser = worse HR
Race morning:
- ✅ Pair chest strap before warm-up
- ✅ Start the workout in the corral, paused if possible
- ✅ Press the side button + crown together at “GO” to start
- ✅ Don’t check the watch for the first 2 km
Reviewing your race after
- Open Fitness app on iPhone
- Find the workout
- View HR graph and segments
The HR graph alone is worth more than any other data, it shows you exactly where you were Z3 vs Z5, which informs your next training block.
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