The Bayens Method | HYROX Performance Programming by Shredded Health and Performance

The Bayens Method

HYROX Performance Programming.
Recovery-Led Execution.

A HYROX training system guided by heart rate zones and recovery-based decision making, so you can push when it counts, back off when you need to, and build fitness you can actually absorb.

  • Train the right intensity on the right day
  • Stop guessing pacing and execution
  • Build a durable engine and race-ready output

$25/weekCancel anytimeTraining delivered in FITR

HR zone-based execution Recovery-led intensity control Beginner to competitive athlete
The Bayens Method training in action

What athletes are saying

"I am really proud to crack sub 60. Honest work earns honest results. I have Chris to thank for coaching me on a daily basis. I'm excited to see what we can achieve together in 2026!"

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Jake Nowicki
The Bayens Method

"My thresholds have gone from 15 to 15.9 with the same HR. The biggest gains have been in my bike FTP. Reminders around intensity really help athletes like me who are too keen to push hard most days unchecked."

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M.A.
The Bayens Method

Ready to start training smarter?

Get structured HYROX programming with clear execution rules, built around intensity balance so you progress without burning out.

Is this right for you?

Who The Bayens Method is built for

Perfect fit if you...

  • Want a clear weekly structure, not random workouts
  • Know you tend to push too hard and need guardrails
  • Want intensity targets and zones built into each session
  • Want performance improvements without living on the edge of fatigue

Not ideal if you...

  • Only want to smash yourself every session
  • Do not want to follow pacing or intensity targets
  • Treat recovery as optional and think more is always better
Real results

Athletes coached by The Bayens Method

Tanguy Cruz
Athlete
Tanguy Cruz
Race
HYROX Pro Perth
Placed
3rd Overall
Time (PB)
57:37

"Being coached by you, Chris, took massive pressure off my shoulders and you are a big part of this result. Your words before the race gave me shivers and so much adrenaline."

Tanguy Cruz

Kane Baigent
Athlete
Kane Baigent
Race
HYROX Pro Melbourne
Placed
4th in AG (35-39)
Time
59:32

"None of this happens without The Bayens Method (Chris). His direction and expertise put me and five other athletes in the top 15, with multiple sub 60s. Enough said."

Kane Baigent

Caden Penniket

"I felt like I was a decent runner but I just could never put it together in a HYROX race. Until I started working with The Bayens Method (Chris). 🤝🏼"

Caden Penniket

The difference

What changes when you follow the method

Instead of guessing effort, sessions are executed using heart rate zones and intensity rules that keep easy days easy and hard days productive.

  • HR zone targets built into every piece
  • Guardrails to stop overreaching
  • Consistent weeks lead to compounding fitness
Coached by The Bayens Method

Elite Athletes Coached Under The Bayens Method

These athletes represent the highest level of HYROX competition. Each one has been developed, guided, and prepared through The Bayens Method.

Josh van Zeeland
Athlete
Josh van Zeeland
Career Highlights
  • Best debut season in HYROX history
  • Qualified for the Elite 15 Major within his first 12 months of racing
  • Placed 5th at his first-ever Elite 15 Major

Josh's rapid rise from debut athlete to Elite 15 finalist represents one of the most successful first seasons seen in the sport.

Cole Learn
Athlete
Cole Learn
Career Highlights
  • Canada's number one HYROX athlete
  • Current HYROX Mixed Doubles World Record holder

Cole has established himself as one of the most dominant athletes in North America and a global benchmark in the mixed doubles division.

Jon Wynn
Athlete
Jon Wynn
Career Highlights
  • Four consecutive seasons in the Elite 15 division
  • 5th place at the HYROX World Championship (most recent season)

Jon's sustained presence at the top level reflects long-term development, durability, and consistent high-level performance.

Performance benchmarks

Top Sub-60 Athletes Coached Under The Bayens Method

Breaking 60 minutes in HYROX separates strong competitors from true high-performance athletes. It demands elite aerobic capacity, controlled threshold output, and technical efficiency across every station.

Mitch Lovelock
Athlete
Mitch Lovelock
Sub-60
HYROX

Mitch has broken the 60-minute barrier, a benchmark that reflects elite aerobic capacity, controlled threshold output, and the ability to maintain technical efficiency across all stations without performance drop-off.

Kyle Yewers
Athlete
Kyle Yewers
Sub-60
HYROX

Kyle's performances demonstrate disciplined race execution, precise pacing, sustainable run intensity, and minimal time leakage in transitions and work stations, all delivered under cumulative fatigue.

Jake Nowicki
Athlete
Jake Nowicki
Sub-60
HYROX

Jake's progression into sub-60 territory reflects the compounding effect of structured aerobic development and station-specific strength endurance, durability across the full race duration, not just isolated peak efforts.

Why most HYROX training fails

Most HYROX training fails because intensity is unmanaged.

A lot of programs prescribe a fixed workload and assume you can tolerate it every week. But HYROX performance is built through consistent, repeatable training weeks, not occasional hero sessions followed by fatigue, niggles, and missed days.

The Bayens Method is built to keep you training consistently by balancing intensity and reinforcing how to execute each session properly.

Heart rate zones

Athlete experiences

"I have worked with Chris for 4 months and had two fairly serious injuries. Chris has been instrumental in maintaining and growing my fitness. We achieved an 8 minute PB in my first race back, with a noticeable change in my performance."

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Dom Sheppard
The Bayens Method

"Cannot recommend Chris more highly. Now I train to the data and the metrics. I have gotten more out of one block with Chris than I ever have. Highly recommend."

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Aaron Price
The Bayens Method
Inside the program

What you get inside The Bayens Method

The Bayens Method inside the FITR app

Daily sessions inside FITR

Clearly laid out so you know exactly what to do and why.

Heart rate zone execution

Clear intensity targets. No guesswork, real progress.

Built-in intensity balance

Stops keen athletes from pushing hard every single day.

HYROX conditioning and engine work

Aerobic development, conditioning, and race-relevant pieces.

Simple tracking and progression

Log key stats and see week-to-week improvements with full context.

Why it works

Fitness you can repeat week after week

Fitness improves when you can repeat quality sessions week after week. This system prioritises recovery-aware execution so you can train hard without constantly digging a hole.

  • Better aerobic efficiency over time
  • Less grey zone drift in your training
  • Hard sessions land when readiness is higher
Ivy Ozimek
Athlete
Ivy Ozimek
Race
HYROX Pro Melbourne
Placed
1st in AG (16-24)
Time
01:06:09

"Big thank you to Chris, it's been the best three months since working with you!"

Ivy Ozimek

Simple to start

How it works

1

Join The Bayens Method

Get instant access inside FITR and start your first week of structured HYROX programming.

2

Follow your daily sessions

Clear structure and execution targets remove the guesswork. You know exactly what to do and at what intensity.

3

Track, progress, repeat

Log key stats, stay consistent, and watch performance compound week over week.

See it in action

Watch The Bayens Method

Real sessions, real execution, real results from athletes inside the program.

The Bayens Method

Welcome to The Bayens Method: A science-driven HYROX performance system built by Coach Chris Bayens, backed by 16+ years in Strength and Conditioning and over a decade working with athletes across multiple sports.

Chris and Joel talk HRV

The conversation delves into the intricacies of body recovery and adaptation, emphasising the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to physical loads.

Morpheus Training System

Coach Chris Bayens breaks down one of the most important pillars of The Bayens Method: The Morpheus Recovery and Training System, and why real progress starts with listening to your physiology.

Simple and transparent

Pricing

One plan. Everything you need to train smarter and race better.

The Bayens Method — Training App Access
$25 / week
Cancel anytimeDelivered in FITR

What is included

  • Full access to The Bayens Method training inside FITR
  • Daily sessions with clear structure and intensity guidance
  • Simple tracking so you can see progress build week to week

Not included

  • 1:2:1 coaching support and individual feedback (apply below for 1:1)
Josh, HYROX Sydney

Performance without burnout

The Bayens Method helps you push hard without burning out by combining structure, pacing rules, and recovery-respecting intensity so every training week builds on the last.

  • Push with purpose every session
  • Recover properly between efforts
  • Race better when it matters
Want more support?

Want Chris in your corner with 1:2:1 coaching?

If you want a fully individualised approach with higher-touch coaching, apply to work with Chris directly.

  • Individual adjustments and direct guidance
  • Support around training execution and progression
  • Built around your goals, history, and readiness
Apply for 1:2:1 Coaching
Chris coaching athlete

More from our athletes

"Since working together I hit sub 60 in solo pros and have seen the best performances of my HYROX career. Clear path and clear direction."

KB
Kane Baigent
1:2:1 Coaching Athlete

"Since the transition to FITR, every session is clearly laid out, including which zones I need to train in based on Morpheus and HRV guidance. Simple and effective."

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Kate Williams
The Bayens Method
Ready for 1:1?

Apply for 1:2:1 Coaching

Fill out the form below and our team will get back to you with next steps.

Limited spots available. Applications reviewed within 48 hours.

Got questions?

FAQs

  • Yes. The structure and execution targets help beginners build safely while still scaling for competitive athletes.
  • Yes. Training is delivered through FITR. Every session is clearly laid out inside the app so you always know what you are doing.
  • At minimum you need FITR access. A heart rate monitor improves execution accuracy and helps you hit zone targets more precisely.
  • Yes. No lock-in, no commitment. You can cancel at any time from inside FITR.
  • No. This is training-only app access. If you want individualised support and direct coaching with Chris, use the application form above to apply for 1:2:1 coaching.

Train hard without burning out.

Structured HYROX programming. Clear execution rules. Smarter intensity balance.

$25/weekCancel anytimeDelivered in FITR

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