1. HYROX: What Is It?
HYROX is
a new style of fitness race that combines running with functional workouts (practical strength training) .
You alternate a 1 km run with one workout station, and repeat this 8 times in total.
The format is simple, yet it is an exciting race that uses your whole body.
Races are held in large indoor venues with spectators cheering you on, so it feels like competing in a sports arena.
HYROX is designed as"the sport for everybody". Confident athletes, regular gym-goers and people just starting to exercise can all take part.
2. How the Race Works
1 km run
Workout station
This is repeated8 times.
It is more than running or lifting. By combining varied movements, it tests cardio fitness, strength, endurance and focus: your overall physical ability.
3. What Are the Workouts?
HYROX includes the following workouts.
- SkiErg（1000m）
A full-body pulling movement on the ski machine
- Sled Push（50m）
Power training: pushing a heavy sled
- Sled Pull（50m）
Full-body strength: pulling the sled
- Burpee Broad Jumps（80m）
A full-body exercise combining burpees and jumps
- Rowing（1000m）
Cardio training on the rowing machine
- Farmers Carry（200m）
Grip and core strength: walking while carrying weights
- Sandbag Lunges（100m）
Lunges with a weight on your shoulders
- Wall Balls (100 reps)
Endurance training: repeated ball throws
A major feature of HYROX is that it demands every kind of physical ability: not only running, but strength, endurance and control.
4. Categories for Everyone
HYROX offers several categories to suit your fitness level and goals.
Open
Standard rules. An accessible category for first-timers.
Pro
For those who want heavier weights and a higher level.
Doubles (pairs)
Enter as a pair, run together and split the workouts freely.
Relay (team of four)
A team format in which four people each cover a section.
Whether you want to finish solo or enjoy it with teammates, you can take part in your own style.
5. A Fitness Race Drawing Worldwide Attention
HYROX started in Germany and is now held around the world.
Every race uses the same rules, so you can compare your time with participants worldwide, andWorld Championshipsare held each season.
Participation is growing every year, especially in the US and Europe, and the event is attracting attention on social media.
6. Why First-Timers Can Do It
It may sound intimidating at first, but HYROX is designed so that a wide range of people can take it on, from professional athletes to people who simply enjoy fitness.
- People who run regularly
- People who do strength training at the gym
- People who want to start training seriously
7. HYROX Training at RESTORE BASE
At RESTORE BASE, you can practice with HYROX in mind, combining running and functional training.
For those who want to try HYROX and for first-timers, we run beginner classesandclasses for competitorsevery week.