February 2025 - The Yard

Train for The World Series of Fitness Racing at The Yard

Are you ready to push your limits, test your endurance, and compete like never before? The Yard is now a certified HYROX training club where you can get race-day ready for the world’s biggest fitness race. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or just looking to challenge yourself in a new way, our new HYROX HIIT class is designed to build strength, stamina, and mental resilience so you can dominate on race day.

What is HYROX?

HYROX isn’t your typical race—it’s a global fitness competition that fuses functional strength training with endurance running. Participants complete eight rounds of 1 kilometer runs, each immediately followed by a challenging functional workout station, including: SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls.

It’s a full-body test of power, endurance, and mental toughness, making it the ultimate race for hybrid athletes who want to challenge themselves beyond the usual lifting sessions or cardio workouts.

HYROX HIIT at The Yard

To help you train smarter and perform better, The Yard now offers HYROX HIIT classes at our Mill Valley location, led by Coach Gunther, a certified HYROX coach. These sessions are programmed to mirror real race conditions, sharpening your speed, strength, and overall fitness so you can tackle every station with confidence.

Class Details:

📍 The Yard – Mill Valley

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays

⏰ 6-7 PM

👊 Led by Coach Gunther

Expect a strategic blend of the official race exercises plus complimentary movements like kettlebell swings, lunges, squats, deadlifts, OH presses, and more—all designed to build race-day readiness with structured, progressive training.

Why Train for HYROX at The Yard?

At The Yard, we believe that training should prepare you for real-world performance—not just numbers on a leaderboard. Whether you’re gearing up for your first HYROX event or looking to beat your personal best, our training approach gives you the tools to succeed.

Expert Coaching – Coach Gunther’s passion for strength and endurance training ensures every session is structured, purposeful, and race-focused.

Community Support – Train alongside like-minded athletes who push and motivate each other toward new personal records.

Performance-Based Programming – Every session is strategically built to help you improve endurance, power output, and efficiency in HYROX race movements.

Ready to Race?

The countdown is on, and we want YOU to be part of the action. Whether your goal is to compete in HYROX, get stronger, or build next-level endurance, these classes will get you there.

Spots are limited, so sign up now and get race-ready with The Yard X HYROX! The best part? All of our small group classes are included in our unlimited monthly memberships–so you can come as often as you’d like for the same price.

See you on the course. 💪

A Stronger Bond, One Rep at a Time

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about dinner at Rich Table and cocktails at April Jean—it’s about connection. And what better way to bond with your significant other, best friend, or workout buddy than through partner workouts that build strength together? Exercising with someone else isn’t just great for motivation—it fosters trust, accountability, and a little friendly competition that can push you both further than you’d go alone.

At The Yard, we believe fitness is better when shared. Or as we like to say, “like to peas in a pod.” Our Partner Membership makes it easy for you and your workout partner to train together, whether you’re lifting in a pod, pushing through circuits, or spotting each other on big lifts. Ready to break a sweat with someone special? Try these beginner-friendly partner workouts that challenge your strength while deepening your connection.

The Benefits of Partner Workouts

Motivation & Accountability Having someone to train with means you’re less likely to skip a session—especially when they’re counting on you to show up.

Better Performance & Pacing Your partner can push you to lift heavier, move faster, or squeeze out one more rep—all while making workouts feel less like a chore.

Stronger Emotional Connection Studies show that synchronized movements and shared physical activity boost feelings of emotional closeness. Plus, celebrating wins together just feels better!

More Fun, Less Pressure Whether you’re spotting each other on a heavy set or high-fiving after a killer finisher, partner workouts add playfulness and energy to training.

Try These 3 Partner Workouts at The Yard

Each of these workouts can be done in your very own pod, complete with a squat rack, plates, dumbbells, a bench, a fan bike, and a rower—so you’ll have everything you need for an efficient and effective training session.

Strength & Support Circuit

Perfect for: Couples who want to lift together and get stronger as a team.

Workout:

Partner-Assisted Squats (4 x 10 reps) – One partner squats while the other applies gentle resistance on their shoulders for extra challenge.
Bench Press & Spotting (3 x 8 reps) – One partner presses while the other spots and encourages good form.
Plank High-Fives (3 x 30 sec) – Get into a plank position facing each other and give high-fives every few seconds to test balance and core strength.
Bike Challenge (2 min) – Take turns sprinting on the fan bike, trying to match or beat your partner’s calorie count.

Cardio & Core Connection

Perfect for: Pairs looking for a high-energy sweat session.

Workout:

Row & Rest Intervals (4 rounds) – One person rows 250 meters while the other rests, then switch. Keep track of times for friendly competition.
Medicine Ball Toss Sit-Ups (3 x 12 reps) – Pass a medicine ball back and forth as you sit up in sync.
Jump Squats & Wall Sits (3 x 30 sec) – One partner holds a wall sit while the other does jump squats, then switch.
Battle Rope Waves Together (3 x 20 sec) – Move the ropes at the same pace for a killer arm and core workout.

Fun & Functional Flow

Perfect for: Those who like a mix of mobility, strength, and balance.

Workout:

Mirror Lunges (3 x 10 reps each leg) – Face your partner and match their movement as you lunge forward and back.
Kettlebell Pass Deadlifts (3 x 12 reps) – Pass a kettlebell between partners at the bottom of each hinge.
Assisted Pull-Ups (3 x 8 reps) – Give your partner a boost for their pull-ups, then switch roles.
Stretch & Cool Down – Take turns assisting each other in deep stretches to improve flexibility.

Why Train Together at The Yard?

At The Yard, our Partner Membership is where accountability meets affordability. As our best value membership, it allows you and your training partner to work out together in a dedicated pod—so you never have to wait for equipment or compete for space. You can lift at your own pace, focus on your goals, and get the most out of every session.

Reserve your pod in advance, so you always have a spot.
Train together, spot each other, and push each other to be better.
Work on your own program or attend classes like Barbell Basics to learn new skills.

Want to test it out? Drop in for a session together and see why partner training at The Yard is a game-changer! Our drop-in reservation allows you to bring partner for free!

Final Thoughts: Build Strength & Connection

This Valentine’s Day, ditch the dinner reservation and make a different kind of commitment—to each other’s strength and success. Whether you’re lifting heavier, running faster, or just having fun, partner workouts can take your fitness to the next level while strengthening your bond.

Want to train with your favorite person year-round? Check out The Yard’s Partner Membership and start building strength together. 💪❤️

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Month: February 2025

Strength & Love: Partner Workouts That Build Connection