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Athalie Redwood-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis of Sport, Nottingham Trent University

Hyrox is booming worldwide – here’s how to train for this race safely and effectively

Hyrox combines cardio and strength exercise. Sandra Sev Jarocka/ Shutterstock

Once a niche challenge for hardcore athletes, Hyrox has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends worldwide. It blends elements of endurance running with functional strength work in a way that appeals to both strength and cardio enthusiasts.

Hyrox is a fitness race designed around eight 1km runs – each paired with a strength or conditioning station. After every run, competitors complete a set number of reps or a set distance of exercises before their next 1km run. Typical exercises include sled pushes, lunges, wall balls and burpees.

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