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'''HYROX''' is a fitness competition founded by [[Moritz Fürste]] together with Christian Toetzke in 2017.<ref name=abendblatt>{{cite web |url=https://www.abendblatt.de/sport/article234888933/laufen-und-crossfit-vereint-hyrox-entwickelt-sich-rasant-moritz-fuerste-fitnesssportart.html |title=Laufen und CrossFit vereint Hyrox entwickelt sich rasant |first=Björn |last=Jensen |work=Hamburger Abendblatt}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://hyrox.com/ |title=Hyrox}}</ref> |
'''HYROX''' is a fitness competition founded by [[Moritz Fürste]] together with Christian Toetzke in 2017.<ref name=abendblatt>{{cite web |url=https://www.abendblatt.de/sport/article234888933/laufen-und-crossfit-vereint-hyrox-entwickelt-sich-rasant-moritz-fuerste-fitnesssportart.html |title=Laufen und CrossFit vereint Hyrox entwickelt sich rasant |first=Björn |last=Jensen |work=Hamburger Abendblatt}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://hyrox.com/ |title=Hyrox}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:36, 28 April 2024
HYROX is a fitness competition founded by Moritz Fürste together with Christian Toetzke in 2017.[1][2]
History
The race was introduced in Hamburg, Germany in 2017.[3] It has since expanded worldwide.[1] A network of Hyrox-affiliated gyms has also been established.[4]
Format
Every competition starts with a 1 km run, followed by one functional movement, and these two elements are repeated eight times.[5] To date, the 8 functional movements are SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls in this respective order.[6]
References
- ^ a b Jensen, Björn. "Laufen und CrossFit vereint Hyrox entwickelt sich rasant". Hamburger Abendblatt.
- ^ "Hyrox".
- ^ Marsh, Calum (2024-04-28). "A New Fitness Craze With Big Drama". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Connor, Liz (22 October 2022). "Why It's Worth Joining A HYROX Gym". Coach Mag.
- ^ Blechman, Phil (24 February 2020). "The Ultimate Guide To HYROX: What It Is, How It's Different, And More". BarBend.
- ^ Bembridge, Matt (7 January 2024). "Hyrox FAQ". Gym Professor.