Any gymgoer, fitness fanatic or Instagram user has probably heard of the new global fitness fixation: the Hyrox. The ultimate fitness test combines eight strength testing exercises together with a 1km run between each exercise, testing both strength and endurance.
The exercises include a 50m sled push, 1km ski on a standing ski machine, 50m sled pull, 80m burpee jumps, 1km indoor rowing, kettlebell carries for 200m, 100m lunges carrying a sandbag and 100 throws of a medicine ball off a wall.
Founded by Olympian hockey champion Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke, the competition has grown a huge amount of popularity since its first competition with 650 participants in Hamburg, Germany in 2017. It has garnered such demand that now, ticket lotteries are needed for Hyrox events.
So, why is everyone obsessed with the competition? It is clear, that amongst all fitness events around the world, the Hyrox, despite its undeniable difficulty level, is the most inclusive and accessible sporting event.
Anyone can enter and train in preparation and eventually receive their Hyrox medal. It is all about the athlete’s personal best, and the course stays the same either way.
This motivates athletes from all levels to enter the competition to beat themselves and their opponents. With the choice of entering in the solo, elite, relay or doubles categories, it is no surprise that the ticket lotteries have gained hundreds of entries.
Another attractive attribute of the Hyrox is that events are held all over the globe. In 2025, there has been competitions in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. This offers athletes the chance to travel around the world for their own fitness getaways to compete and beat their own personal records.
With over 550,000 athletes competing in over 80 global races this season, there is no denying that this latest fitness craze is extremely successful and popular, and the race’s inclusivity and accessibility stands to why.
