Open competition is lighter than Crossfit, but requires equally heavy preparation
When Crossfit became a trend many years ago, the biggest appeal of physical practice, in addition to energy expenditure, was the competitive pace: despite being a group activity, the idea is that each participant tests himself in performing the exercises. weather. Enter Hyrox, a new mode that has become a worldwide sensation and promises to take that idea to new heights.
WHAT IS HYROX?
Hyrox is a global fitness competition. Like Crossfit, participants or fans get the same workout no matter where they are in the world, and the events are open to all types of people, not just professional athletes.
This happens because this practice is less technical, but rather intense: the Hyrox consists of 8 kilometers of running interspersed with functional exercises: burpees and rowing, as well as throwing sandbags, are some of the activities that are part of the run.
The event is, today, considered the largest indoor fitness event in the world – the competitions take place in large stadiums, imitating arenas – and can be enjoyed in 4 ways:
- Open: the traditional Hyrox experience
- Pros: For the more experienced, with heavier weights and more complex exercises
- Pairs: Participants can do the circuit in pairs, running side by side, but sharing the load of the exercise
- Relay Race (or “Revezamento” in Portuguese): Go with your friends or family and do the circuit in turn – each team member does a 2km run and two exercises
The complete itinerary can last from 60 to 120 minutes, and the most important thing is, in fact, participation: since it is an event that embraces people of all kinds and with the most varied types of experience, it is common for everyone to take their own pace to complete the race.
HYROX OR CROSSFIT?
The first point that differentiates Hyrox from Crossfit is the type of competition. In the first case, it is open to everyone. In the second, Crossfit events are usually reserved for elite or professional athletes.
Besides this, another big difference between the two modalities is that Crossfit requires precision and technique: the movements must be well executed, strictly following the original technique and the number of repetitions, mainly to avoid injuries.
On the other hand, the creators of Hyrox – the event organizer Christian Toetzke olympic medal Moritz Fuerste and marketing expert Michele Trautmann – designed for a competition with the lowest possible risk of injury.
But make no mistake! Despite being a competition open to all, the event requires intense preparation, with training that works on strength and endurance, so that the circuit is complete.
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Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
