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XENOM Training in Vancouver
Prepare for the 10-event Decathlon of Fitness with coached strength, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, skill work, and engine training at CrossFit BC.XENOM is a 2-day, 10-event global fitness competition built to test total athletic performance. CrossFit BC helps Vancouver athletes prepare for the demands of the format through structured coaching, smart progression, and a training community that knows how to work hard without losing the plot.
At a glance
One coached schedule covering the strength, skill, lifting, and engine the 10 XENOM events ask for.
Snatch, clean, jerk, squat, and pulling strength that holds up under fatigue. The barbell work behind Events 001, 004, 007, and 009.
Toes-to-bar, chest-to-bar, muscle-ups, handstand push-ups, wall walks, and rope climbs, mapped to the gymnastics demands XENOM tests.
Running, SkiErg, Echo Bike, burpees, and pacing. The repeatable engine that keeps you moving on Day 002.
Pacing, transitions, mobility, and weakness triage. A coach maps your prep around your goals and your weakest of the 10 events.
CrossFit BC has coached hybrid athletes in Vancouver since 2008. The qualities XENOM tests are the ones our weekly schedule already trains.
CrossFit, HYROX, and Olympic weightlifting all live inside the same gym. You do not need three memberships to prep for the 10 events.
Coaches build your strength, skill, and engine work around where you are now and where you want to be, instead of random smashing.
Mobility is part of the schedule. Snatch positions, overhead capacity, and hips that hold up across two days of hard work.
You are planning to compete in XENOM and want a structured plan
You are XENOM-curious and want to know where you stand
You like CrossFit but want a more measurable competition target
You need help with Olympic lifting, gymnastics, or engine work
You want a structured path instead of randomly smashing yourself into the floor
You are not competing yet, but want to train like a well-rounded athlete
XENOM is broad on purpose. The good news: every event maps cleanly to a program we already run weekly. You will not be cobbling prep together.
CrossFit Classes
The base. Broad fitness, intensity, and mixed-modal conditioning.
Olympic Lifting Development
Snatch, clean, and barbell confidence for the bar events.
Gymnastics Skills Development
T2B, C2B, muscle-ups, HSPU, wall walks, and rope climbs.
HYROX / Engine Work
Running, SkiErg, Echo Bike, burpees, and pacing.
Mobility & Recovery
Better positions, better recovery, better durability.
Personal Training
1:1 targeted work for your individual weak events.
What Is XENOM?
XENOM is described by the official event organizers as "The Decathlon of Fitness." It is a 2-day competition made up of 10 fixed events designed to test total athletic performance across strength, gymnastics, Olympic lifting, and engine capacity, scored on a points-based index that contributes to a global ranking.
CrossFit BC helps Vancouver athletes prepare for the demands of that format. We are a training and preparation resource, not the official event.
The Official 10-Event Format
Five events on Day 001, five on Day 002. Each one sits on top of one or two training pillars. Tap any pillar to jump to the CFBC program that builds it week after week.
Olympic lifting skill, power, mobility, and confidence under a max bar.
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Gymnastics strength, upper-body endurance, and midline control.
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Raw power, pain tolerance, and anaerobic capacity.
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Stamina, movement efficiency, grip, pacing, and barbell fluency.
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Aerobic engine, pacing, posterior-chain endurance, and transitions.
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Gymnastics capacity, grip, dumbbell skill, and pulling strength under fatigue.
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Posterior-chain and pulling strength, bracing, and heavy positions.
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Engine, mental grit, and repeatability under sustained load.
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Strength, power, technique, and composure under fatigue.
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Gymnastics pressing, pulling endurance, and unilateral leg stamina.
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These are XENOM's official event names. Always confirm final standards, divisions, scaling, and updates directly with XENOM, details can change.
How XENOM Is Scored
XENOM uses a points-based system called the Elite Performance Index. Each event awards points based on performance, your scores add up across the 10 events, and that total contributes to a global ranking. It is standardised and repeatable, so your EPI follows you from one competition to the next as a single benchmark of total output.
10
Events scored across 2 days
Points
Awarded each event by performance
Global
Ranking from your total EPI
XENOM's official EPI calculator shows how your current numbers score against the standard. Bring the result to a coach and we will build the plan around your weakest events.
Scoring details are set by XENOM and may change. Confirm the current format at xenom.global.
Your Vancouver XENOM Prep Pathway
You do not need to be elite to start. You just need to be willing to train consistently, learn the skills, and let coaching do its thing. Here is how we get you there.
Step 1
Try CrossFit BC and get a feel for the coaching, community, and training environment.
Claim 3 Free ClassesStep 2
We talk through your training background, goals, movement experience, current strengths, and the XENOM demands that need attention.
Talk to a CoachStep 3
We recommend the right mix of CrossFit, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, HYROX/engine work, and personal training for your weak spots.
Step 4
We help you build capacity, sharpen skills, and track progress so you are not guessing your way toward competition day.
Official XENOM Event Details
XENOM has announced the following competitions. These details come from XENOM and are summarized here for convenience, always confirm the latest information directly with XENOM.
Inaugural competition, completed
Season 001, completed
Announced, date pending
New for London, the XENOM 005K
XENOM has opened Event 005, the 2K Echo Ski plus 3K Run, as a standalone race on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Day 002 of XENOM London. Entry is listed at GBP 39 and includes a Sunday spectator ticket. You can race it as an individual or as a pair (male, female or mixed), where the pair splits the ski and both athletes run. Every finisher gets an official result on the global XENOM 005K leaderboard, scored against the same Elite Performance Index used in the full Decathlon of Fitness.
It is the cleanest entry point into the sport, and it is a ski-to-run transition, which is exactly what our HYROX and engine work already trains. If you are eyeing it, tell your coach and we will build the block around it.
Pricing, dates and formats are set by XENOM and may change. Confirm on xenom.global before booking travel.
Also new for London, Mixed Pairs
Starting with XENOM London, the Decathlon of Fitness adds a Mixed Pairs division: one male and one female athlete competing as a team on a shared score. Same 10 events, same arena floor at Olympia, and the same Elite Performance Index as every other division at XENOM London (August 29 to 30, 2026). It is the most requested format from the Dallas season and it is now open.
If you already have a training partner, this is the easiest way in. Tell your coach and we will build the pair strategy: who takes which piece, transitions, and pacing splits.
Divisions and formats are set by XENOM and may change. Confirm on xenom.global before booking travel.
Event dates, venues, ticket availability, standards, divisions, and details may change. Always verify the latest information directly through XENOM.
CrossFit BC is not the official XENOM website. We help athletes train and prepare for the demands of XENOM. For official event details, standards, tickets, and updates, visit xenom.global.
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XENOM at CrossFit BC
CrossFit BC is an independent Vancouver training resource for the XENOM Decathlon of Fitness. Build the strength, gymnastics, and engine the 10 events ask for, alongside our HYROX and Deadly Dozen race prep.
6 min readThe Engine Room: coached HYROX race prep, 5+ sessions a week, join anytime with ongoing intakes.
Every event, the EPI scoring, and how the Decathlon of Fitness works.
Dallas, London and Miami compared, with all three printable stop guides.
The training base behind strong HYROX and XENOM performances.
Coached engine work and race simulations that transfer to XENOM.
Another hybrid race we coach: 12 runs and 12 Labours.
Snatch, clean, and jerk strength for the barbell events.
Start your XENOM prep with coaching first, no card needed.
Is CrossFit BC an official XENOM event host?
No. CrossFit BC is not the official XENOM website and we do not host an official XENOM competition. This page is for XENOM training and preparation in Vancouver. For official event information, tickets, standards, divisions, and updates, visit XENOM directly at xenom.global.
Do I need to be an elite athlete to train for XENOM?
No. XENOM is demanding, but training for the format can be scaled to your current level. We help athletes build the strength, skills, and engine the events ask for over time. You do not need to be elite to start, you just need to be willing to train consistently and let coaching do its thing.
What should I focus on first for XENOM?
Most athletes benefit from improving Olympic lifting technique, gymnastics capacity, aerobic engine, and pacing under fatigue. A coach can watch you move, find your biggest opportunities, and build a plan around them instead of having you guess.
Can CrossFit BC help with gymnastics skills like muscle-ups, toes-to-bar, rope climbs, and handstand push-ups?
Yes. Our Gymnastics Skills Development classes and coaching options are built to help athletes progress muscle-ups, toes-to-bar, rope climbs, wall walks, and handstand push-ups safely and consistently.
Can CrossFit BC help with the snatch and clean events?
Yes. Our Olympic Lifting Development classes focus on barbell technique, strength, confidence, and efficiency, which is exactly what the snatch, clean, and heavy barbell events reward.
Is HYROX training useful for XENOM?
Yes. HYROX and XENOM are different competitions, but the engine work transfers well: running, SkiErg and Echo Ski capacity, Echo Bike, burpees, pacing, and fatigue management all show up across the XENOM format.
Do you offer remote XENOM prep?
We coach in person in Vancouver's Olympic Village and offer coaching options for athletes who need more structure. If you are based outside Vancouver or want a tailored plan, talk to us about coaching options and we will tell you honestly what fits your situation.
Start with 3 free classes, then talk to a coach about XENOM prep. We will help you build the engine, strength, skills, and confidence to show up ready. No magic shortcuts, just smart coaching and consistent work.
New here? Read the XENOM decathlon guide, see why CrossFit builds better hybrid athletes, sharpen your engine on the classic CrossFit Hero WODs, or browse member stories from athletes training out of our Olympic Village gym. For official XENOM event details, visit xenom.global.
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