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'At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes
The popular fitness trend is all over social media, and curious, I tried a few classes – they left me totally out of air
TL;DR
- Hyrox is a fitness race that combines running with eight different functional exercises.
- Founded in 2017 in Germany, it has a standardized format used globally.
- Competitions include various divisions like pro, open, doubles, relay, and adaptive.
- The race involves 8km of running and eight strength/conditioning workouts.
- Its popularity is attributed to its accessibility, recognizable movements, and tiered system for different fitness levels.
- Hyrox fosters a sense of community, encouraging participants to return and bring friends.
- While challenging, the fundamental movements are simple, but requires baseline endurance and strength.
- Preparation, smart programming, and proper coaching are crucial to reduce injury risk.
- The author found Hyrox classes physically demanding, leaving them out of breath, but still managed to complete rounds as a newcomer.
- The competitive atmosphere and shared effort can be exhilarating for some.