Hyrox has become one of the hottest new fitness trends. It is the ultimate challenge for you, if you want to push yourself. Combining a blend of endurance, strength, speed, and mental toughness, it pushes competitors to their physical and mental limits. That is why it can be named as the ultimate fitness test and here’s why.
1 - A Blend of Strength and Endurance
One of the defining features of Hyrox is its unique combination of running and functional strength exercises. Whilst taking part in the Hyrox, participants must complete 8 grueling exercises and complete an 8k run in between the stations (1k) per exercise. This constant alternation between endurance and strength exercises keeps competitors on their toes, requiring them to have both cardiovascular stamina and the power to lift heavy weights.
2- Functional Fitness
The stations at Hyrox put not only your strength and speed but your functional fitness to the test. Exercises like sled pulls, lunges, and farmer’s carries are all practical and test the body’s ability to perform movements relevant to daily life or athletic performance. Functional fitness improves mobility, coordination and balance and that is why Hyrox is for everybody in all fitness levels.
3- Mental toughness
There is a clear physical side to Hyrox, but there is a high exposure to extreme fatigue, discomfort and pain (it’s great we promise!). From completing one of the stations which needs your strength, you must then run 1km before you move onto the next station. These transitions test mental resilience, as athletes are forced to push through muscle fatigue while maintaining focus. This is what separates Hyrox athletes from normal, you must be able to overcome the immense pressure of your body screaming at you to stop and just carry on until the end.
4- Stiff competition
Although participation is key, there’s an undeniable competitive edge to Hyrox—after all, it is a race. Once you catch the Hyrox bug, you’ll find yourself not only wanting to outperform others but also striving to beat your own personal best each time.
5- A full body workout
Hyrox is one of few competitions that can be called a full body workout. No muscle is left untouched. From your legs being used in the running and lunges, to your upper body being used with the sled pushes and wall balls. The variety of movements requires not just strength or endurance but also agility, flexibility, and stability.
There you have it! Hyrox is by far the ultimate fitness challenge and these are only 5 of the many reasons why. Think you are up for the challenge? We are excited to be able to host a Hyrox Sim event and be a part of this awesome competition. Do you need any extra training? We have Hyrox Training classes so get on your Club's timetable and find out when they are.
