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HYROX is a fitness competition combining 8km of running and eight functional workout stations.[1]

History

Hyrox was founded by Moritz Fürste and Christian Toetzke 2017 and first introduced in Hamburg, Germany. According to Fürste, the original brief was “to create an event that is a 200,000-euro (about $214,000) production that looks like a 2,000,000-euro ($2,144,000) production”.[2] It has since expanded worldwide.[3] A network of Hyrox-affiliated gyms has also been established.[4]

Format

Lauren Weeks at the wall balls station at HYROX EU Championships 2023

Every competition starts with a 1 km run, followed by one functional movement, and these two elements repeated eight times.[5] The 8 functional movements in the order they appear in the race are: SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, Burpee broad jump, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag sunges, and wall balls.[6]

References

  1. ^ Snape, Joel (2024-03-18). "How to enjoy Hyrox: I tried the gruelling, thrilling, hugely popular race – and discovered 11 ways to tackle it". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. ^ Marsh, Calum (2024-04-28). "A New Fitness Craze With Big Drama". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ^ Jensen, Björn. "Laufen und CrossFit vereint Hyrox entwickelt sich rasant". Hamburger Abendblatt.
  4. ^ Connor, Liz (22 October 2022). "Why It's Worth Joining A HYROX Gym". Coach Mag.
  5. ^ Blechman, Phil (24 February 2020). "The Ultimate Guide To HYROX: What It Is, How It's Different, And More". BarBend.
  6. ^ Nast, Condé (2023-12-27). "Hyrox is the world series of fitness racing that's taking over the gym". British GQ. Retrieved 2024-04-28.