Improved Aerobic Capacity
More efficient oxygen delivery to working muscles.
Official HYROX Training Partner
Train at Altitude.
Complete Hyrox performance retreat.
HYROX success isn’t built in a one-hour workout. It’s built in the other twenty-three. At 1ON1, every part of your day is structured to improve performance training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, mobility and coaching – all in the quiet mountains of Kodaikanal.
2100 m
Altitude
25+ Years
strength & Conditioning coach
Yoga & flexibility
Pickleball court
Nutrition & supplementation
Scientific heart rate training
Accommodation
with all Amenities
Official HYROX training Equipment
2,100m — The Science of Altitude
Why 2,100m Changes Everything
Greater Muscular Endurance
Sustained output across repeated stations without excess fatigue.
Raised Lactate Threshold
Delays the point at which fatigue rapidly accumulates.
Higher VO₂ Max
Better oxygen utilisation under load.
Faster Recovery
Better adaptation and readiness between sessions.
2,100M
NATURAL ALTITUDE
Why Train at Altitude?
Altitude Training for HYROX encourages your body to adapt to lower oxygen levels by improving how efficiently it transports and uses oxygen. Over time, these adaptations can support better endurance, aerobic capacity, recovery, and overall exercise efficiency. For HYROX athletes, this means being able to sustain high-intensity efforts for longer while recovering more effectively between stations.At 2,100 metres above sea level, Kodaikanal provides a natural high-altitude environment where these adaptations take place throughout your stay, not just during training sessions.
Instead of creating an artificial altitude experience in simulated altitude chambers or with hypoxic masks for an hour or two, you live in the mountains around the clock. Every workout, every recovery session, every night’s sleep, and every walk outdoors becomes part of the adaptation process, allowing your body to benefit from continuous exposure.
Many elite endurance athletes choose to prepare at altitude for the same reason. HYROX World Champion Hunter McIntyre trains in Big Bear, California, which sits at a similar elevation to Kodaikanal. At 1ON1, this natural advantage is combined with personalised coaching, structured recovery, nutrition, mobility, and scientific monitoring, creating a complete training environment that helps you arrive on race day stronger, fitter, and better prepared.
Why Choose 1ON1
A complete performance retreat
Race-specific fitness is only half the job. The rest is staying healthy, holding onto muscle, and building habits that outlast race day.
Mountain running / Mountain drills
Scientific heart rate training
Nutrition & Supplementation
Pickleball court
Yoga & Flexibility
One on one coaching
Accommodation with all amenities
Why train at 1ON1 instead of a regular HYROX gym?
Every city has excellent HYROX facilities. You’ll learn the movements. You’ll build strength. You’ll row, ski and run. But that’s only one hour of your day. The other 23 hours determine how you recover, how well you sleep, what you eat, how you manage stress, how consistently you move, and ultimately how well you perform on race day. At 1ON1 Fitness Retreat, our HYROX training program goes beyond the workout. . We coach your lifestyle. For the duration of your stay, every element of performance is working in your favour.
The Rocky Balboa Philosophy
Think of Rocky Balboa preparing to fight Ivan Drago. Drago had the world’s best technology, machines and laboratories. Rocky trained outdoors. He ran mountains. He chopped wood. He carried logs. He trained in the snow. The environment itself became his coach. That’s exactly how we think about performance. Nature creates resilience that no air-conditioned gym can replicate.
The Complete 1ON1 HYROX Performance Retreat
Comfortable Mountain Accommodation
Your HYROX performance retreat is based in a premium mountain retreat designed for comfort and recovery. Private rooms, WiFi, heating, modern amenities, nutritious meals and peaceful surroundings allow you to focus on one thing: eat, sleep, train and repeat, without the distractions of everyday life.
Altitude Training for HYROX – Natural Altitude Advantage
At 2,000+ metres above sea level, every run naturally challenges your cardiovascular system. Living and training at altitude helps your body adapt continuously throughout your stay, so you return to sea level stronger and prepared.
Mountain Running & Outdoor Training
Beyond the gym, Kodaikanal becomes your training ground. Mountain trails, hill climbs, tyre drags, outdoor carries and natural terrain develop strength, endurance and resilience that transfer directly to race day.
You’re Not Just Training for One Race
You’re learning how elite athletes live. How they eat. How they recover. How they move. How they sleep. How they train. Because race day lasts a few hours. The lifestyle behind it lasts a lifetime.
One-on-One Coaching
Every session is individually coached, monitored and adjusted to your heart rate, fitness level and recovery status. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced HYROX athlete, every workout is tailored to your progress, building the strength, endurance and conditioning required for HYROX fitness.
Outdoor Pickleball Court
Between training sessions, enjoy access to our outdoor pickleball court for light movement, active recovery and a fun way to stay active without adding unnecessary training load.
A Lifestyle You Can Take Home
The biggest transformation isn’t your finish time. It’s leaving with habits that improve your health long after your HYROX race is over.
Recovery Built Into Every Day
Quality sleep, clean mountain air, structured recovery, mobility sessions and yoga help your body adapt to training rather than simply accumulating fatigue.
Nutrition That Supports Performance
Every meal is designed to fuel training, preserve lean muscle and improve recovery, ensuring your body has the nutrition it needs to perform at its best every day.
Equipment — Train on Official HYROX Equipment
At 1ON1 Fitness Retreat, you’ll train on official HYROX competition equipment, supported by premium commercial gym equipment and the natural training ground of Kodaikanal’s mountains. Whether you’re preparing for your first HYROX or aiming for a personal best, every piece of equipment is selected to build strength, endurance, technique, and race-day confidence.
Skierg
Sled Push
Sled Pull
Burpee Broad Jumps
RowErg
Farmer's Carry
Sandbag Lunges
Wall Balls
Official HYROX Training Zone
Our training zone recreates every HYROX station, allowing you to practise the same movements you’ll perform on race day.
SkiErg
Train on the official Concept2 SkiErg, developing efficient pulling mechanics, breathing rhythm, pacing, and power output.
Sled Push
Instead of a traditional indoor sled lane, we use our official HYROX manual curved treadmill for sled pushes. The treadmill lets you choose and progressively increase the resistance all the way to its maximum, allowing you to precisely match your training intensity while tracking speed, pace and performance metrics. We also incorporate mountain tyre drags, creating an even more demanding strength and conditioning challenge than a flat race lane.
Burpee Broad Jumps
Dedicated floor markings help everyone from beginners to experienced athletes practise consistent jump distances, efficient movement patterns, and smooth race transition
Sandbag Lunges
A full range of sandbags lets athletes progressively develop balance, stability, and lunging mechanics before advancing to official HYROX competition weights.
RowErg
Train on the official Concept2 RowErg, focusing on stroke efficiency, leg drive, power production, and sustainable pacing.
Sled Pull
Train sled pulls using the VOLTRA AI-powered resistance system, where resistance can be set precisely to your desired load while monitoring speed, pace and performance data in real time. The same HYROX manual curved treadmill can also be used for sled pull simulations, providing a smooth and highly adjustable race-specific training experience.
Farmer’s Carry
Train with the official HYROX kettlebells, with a complete range of weights—from beginner-friendly options such as 6 kg and 8 kg, through intermediate weights, all the way to the official 16 kg and 24 kg competition kettlebells—allowing safe progression to race-day loads.
Wall Balls
Train using 4 kg and 6 kg competition wall balls with targets installed at the official 9-foot and 10-foot heights, ensuring you’re practising exactly as you’ll compete.
Premium Strength Zone
Beyond HYROX-specific training, our gym supports comprehensive HYROX training with with equipment from Life Fitness and Technogym, including:
- Functional Trainer
- Leg Press
- Leg Extension
- Leg Curl
- Hyperextension Bench
- PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells
- Complete free-weight training area
We also use the VOLTRA I by Beyond Power, an AI-powered resistance system offering intelligent resistance modes, eccentric training, real-time performance tracking, and data-driven progression to maximise every workout.
Cardio & Conditioning Zone
Build endurance and aerobic capacity using premium commercial cardio equipment, including:
- Concept2 SkiErg & RowErg
- The Centr x HYROX Perform Tread – a motorless, curved treadmill.
- Life Fitness Treadmill
- Technogym StairMaster
- Air Bike
- LeMond Spin Bike
- Three Ellipticals (Life Fitness & Technogym)
Each piece of equipment is integrated into your personalised training plan to improve cardiovascular fitness, recovery, and race pacing.
The Mountains — Our Greatest Training Advantage
No city HYROX gym can offer what nature provides. Beyond the gym, the hills and trails of Kodaikanal become an extension of your training. Hill climbs, trail running, tyre drags, hiking, and outdoor conditioning sessions build strength, endurance, grip, resilience, and mental toughness in ways that flat indoor facilities simply cannot. By the time you step onto the HYROX race floor, you’ll have trained in an environment that’s more demanding than the course itself – giving you the confidence to perform when it matters most.
AI-Powered Resistance Training
Voltra Beyond Power
VOLTRA closes the training-zone story — the technology that ties every station above together, and 1ON1’s
clearest point of difference from a standard HYROX gym.
What it is
Smarter than traditional weights
We train with the VOLTRA I by Beyond Power – an AI-powered resistance system that delivers precision strength training without bulky weight stacks. Resistance changes instantly, allowing seamless progression without interruption.
WHAT IT DOES
Built for HYROX Performance
Train key HYROX stations including SkiErg, Sled Pull, strength movements and explosive power work using intelligent resistance modes that replicate real competition demands – all within a compact training setup.
WHAT IT DOES
What makes it better
Every rep measured – VOLTRA automatically tracks repetitions, distance, power, velocity and performance metrics in real time, giving our coaches objective data to monitor progress and fine-tune every workout.
WHAT IT DOES
Why we chose it
Train more. Adjust less. Increase or decrease resistance instantly with a tap – no loading plates, no wasted time. More training density, smoother sessions and smarter coaching, giving you an experience beyond what conventional gyms can offer.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this HYROX retreat suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. As an Official HYROX Training Partner, we assess your movement, fitness, and goals, then build a personalized HYROX training program that matches your ability—whether you’re preparing for your first race or looking to improve performance.
Do I need to be fit before I come?
No. You simply start where you are. Our coaches create a progressive HYROX training plan that steadily develops your strength, endurance, mobility and confidence.
I’m overweight. Can I still train for HYROX?
Yes. Every HYROX workout programme in India is scaled to your current fitness, mobility and ability, allowing you to train safely while consistently improving your HYROX fitness.
Can I train if I have a previous knee, back or shoulder injury?
Often, yes. We assess your movement, modify your HYROX strength training where required, and recommend medical clearance if appropriate to ensure safe progress.
How is this different from training at a regular HYROX gym?
At 1ON1, we focus on the other 23 hours too. Your HYROX training program combines expert coaching, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle optimization. Every guest also benefits from a maximum 1:2 personal trainer ratio for personalized coaching throughout the retreat.
Do you use official HYROX equipment?
Yes. As an Official HYROX Training Partner, we use official HYROX equipment alongside premium strength and cardio equipment.
What makes training at 2,100 metres different?
Our Altitude Training for HYROX takes place at approximately 2,100 metres above sea level. Training in this environment challenges your cardiovascular system, helping improve aerobic capacity, VO₂ max and overall race readiness as your body adapts throughout your stay.
Is altitude training safe for everyone?
Most healthy people adapt well, but training is progressed gradually. Guests with medical conditions should seek medical advice before attending.
How many days should I stay, what do the packages include, and how much does it cost?
Stay length depends on your goals. Packages vary and can include accommodation, coaching, meals and training. See our Rates & Packages page for current details.
1ON1 Fitness Retreat offers different programme durations and packages. Depending on the package selected, inclusions may include accommodation, personalised training, HYROX preparation, strength and conditioning, cardio, yoga and mobility, nutrition support, healthy meals, and access to our training facilities.
For current programme durations, exact inclusions and up-to-date prices, please see our Rates & Packages page:
https://1on1fitnessretreat.com/rates/
Can you prepare me for my first HYROX race?
Yes. We’ll teach you every station, improve your fitness and pacing, and prepare you to race with confidence.
I’m already an experienced HYROX athlete. Will I still benefit?
Yes. We identify what’s limiting your performance—training, nutrition, recovery, mobility, supplementation, pacing, or previous injuries—and create an advanced HYROX workout plan to help you reach the next level..
What happens during a typical day?
Your day may include HYROX strength training, race simulations, mountain cardio, Altitude Training for HYROX, yoga, mobility, recovery sessions and personalised nutrition coaching, with adequate recovery built into your programme.
Is the training personalised or group based?
Training is highly personalised. Every guest receives individual coaching with a maximum 1:2 HYROX personal trainer ratio to ensure proper technique, progression and accountability.
Who will coach me, and how is my progress monitored?
You’ll be coached by Prahladh Bulchandani, with progress monitored through heart-rate data, performance metrics, movement assessments and continuous expert coaching throughout your HYROX training program.
What if I can’t complete every workout?
That’s completely fine. Training is adjusted to your recovery, ability and progress—not your ego.
What food will I eat during my stay?
You’ll enjoy healthy, performance-focused meals tailored as closely as possible to your dietary requirements. Learn more about our Nutrition & Healthy Meals.
Do I need to have a HYROX race booked before coming?
No. You can join with or without a race booked, and we’ll help you choose one when you’re ready.
Why did 1ON1 Fitness Retreat choose to become an Official HYROX Training Partner?
Because having a performance goal makes fitness more sustainable. HYROX gives you a reason to keep training long after your retreat. As an Official HYROX Training Partner, we’re committed to delivering world-class HYROX training in India.
Is this only for competitive athletes?
No. The programme is suitable for beginners, fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes alike.
Why choose a live-in HYROX retreat instead of training at home?
Because everything—training, recovery, nutrition and your environment—is designed to help you perform at your best.
The 1ON1 Experience
Train. Recover. Live. Repeat.
Cardio & Mobility
06:30 AM
Nourishing Breakfast
08:00 AM
Nutrition Class
09:20 AM
Strength Training
05:00 PM
Recovery & Wellness
06:32 PM
Dinner & Reflection
08:00 PM
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