The word is on the lips of all fitness addicts. The Hyrox, a new sports trend of the moment, presents itself as a summary of running, weightlifting and physical challenges of all kinds. A single watchword: push your limits. But what is this practice and why is everyone talking about it?
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What is Hyrox?
Imagine a marathon, but with dumbbells, burpees, and push sleds. This is Hyrox. The discipline mixes endurance and strength to test your cardio as well as your muscles. The idea is simple: participants must complete eight laps of running (1 km each), interspersed with eight functional exercises. On the program: skiing, pushing sleds, squat jumps, or even throwing wall balls. All in a competitive atmosphere, but nevertheless accessible to everyone.
If you’re tired of running on a treadmill or lifting weights in a corner of the gym, the Hyrox presents itself as the ultimate anti-routine. We chain the exercises together and perform a variety of movements, all in a competitive spirit that makes each session engaging. Which does not mean that the discipline is limited to seasoned athletes, even the smallest beginner can get started. The Hyrox, although it may seem intimidating at first glance, has been designed for all categories.
The magic of timing
If you ask a Hyrox aficionado what they find particularly addictive about playing, they will tell you the clock. Each participant is in fact timed from start to finish, providing an additional adrenaline boost. Better yet: everyone is doing the exact same journey all over the world. Which makes it possible to compare its results with those of New York, Berlin or Tokyo.
For what benefits?
By combining running and functional exercises, the Hyrox improves physical condition in all aspects. With its eight laps of a kilometer run interspersed with exercises like burpees, sled dragging or wall balls, the Hyrox builds both endurance and muscular strength. All while burning as many calories as possible thanks to its high-intensity exercise sequences.
The wide variety of exercises also helps improve coordination, agility and speed. By combining cardio and resistance exercises, Hyrox improves insulin sensitivity, regulates metabolism and can help better control glucose levels. Since it is a particularly intense and demanding sport, it also promotes mental strength. Completing the eight laps of the race and the eight functional exercises requires discipline, concentration and good fatigue management. It’s a great way to build mental resilience and learn to push yourself. All that remains is to find the strength to get started!
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