Episode 43: Hyrox, what are they and how do they fit in our CrossFit world

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 43 of Savagely Scaled! This week, Joyce and Blake are diving into the exciting world of Hyrox competitions, the latest fitness phenomenon making waves in the fitness community. What is Hyrox? Hyrox is a global fitness race combining functional strength and endurance. Competitors complete 8 rounds of 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout. Think ski erg, sled pushes, farmer’s carries, wall balls, and more. How did it start? According to Hyrox.com, the competition was created in Germany in 2017, inspired by the idea of bridging the gap between endurance sports like marathons and strength-based events like CrossFit. It's designed to test overall fitness, and participants compete in different categories like Open, Pro, and Relay. Why is it gaining traction? Per BarBend.com, Hyrox is praised for its accessibility—no specialized skills like gymnastics are required, making it approachable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Plus, its standardized format allows competitors worldwide to compare scores directly. How does it fit into CrossFit? While CrossFit focuses on constantly varied functional fitness, Hyrox offers a more structured and repeatable competition format. We discuss how this could complement the CrossFit lifestyle and training methodology. Bucket List Goals: Joyce is all in for signing up and traveling to a Hyrox event, while Blake is slightly hesitant due to concerns about movement standards and execution during the competition. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this growing trend. Let us know if Hyrox is on your bucket list or if you’ve competed in one already! 🎧 Catch this episode on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to: Follow us for updates on new episodes. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content. Like and follow us on Instagram @savagelyscaled. Got a CrossFit-related topic or question? Email us at [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram. ✨ Remember: Don’t be a Karen, be a Sharon—and KEEP SHARING! Until we meet at the whiteboard again… BYE! 🎙️ Here’s what we’re covering:What do you guys think—would you try Hyrox?