A mashup of ‘hybrid’ and ‘rockstar’, HYROX is a new trend that has taken over the fitness world. Unlike traditional races that focus solely on running, the HYROX race integrates a variety of functional exercises, creating a balanced and demanding workout. It is one of the fastest growing fitness sport in the world.
The competitors begin with a one-kilometre run, followed by a functional workout, repeated eight times. Shashwat Banerjee, Centre Manager, Fitness First Noida says, “HYROX is designed to cater to a wide range of fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes. The sport ensures that participants engage multiple muscle groups and develop both cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
There are different categories, including men’s, women’s, pro, and relay teams, allowing individuals to compete at a level that matches their experience as well as capabilities.” After your first run, head to your ski ‘station’ and tick off a kilometre as quickly as possible. If your gym doesn’t have a ski-erg, you’ll be pulling a double shift on the rowing machine as the next best option.
Whichever machine you have to use, smash your way through 1 km. Clean a pair of dumbbells onto the front of your shoulders. From here, drop into a front squat, until your thighs pass parallel to the ground.
Before driving back up explosively and pressing your bells overhead, lift one leg from the ground driving your knee into the air and then the other. This is one rep, drop b.