At Reason Fitness, we’re always looking for ways to raise the bar for our community here in Arcadia. That’s why we’re so excited to share some big news—Reason is now an official HYROX affiliate!
HYROX is a test of fitness, combining strength, speed, endurance, and grit in one electrifying competition. Whether you’ve got your eye on the next HYROX event or you simply want to level up your training, this is your chance to experience something truly next-level.
What is HYROX?
Founded in 2017, HYROX is an indoor fitness race that combines 1km running intervals in between 8 functional workout stations
HYROX events are hosted in large indoor exhibition halls, full of competitors, spectators and plenty of noise and energy!
HYROX aims to be accessible for all ages and abilities and brands itself as “The Sport of Fitness Racing”. The structure and format of a HYROX race is the same no matter where you are in the world. HYROX competitors are able to track their performance on a world leaderboard which are classified in age divisions reaching 70+!
Athletes can compete in HYROX individually or as part of a team, there will be a format for everyone and the functional workout stations are not hugely technical so after a few months training most people should be well placed to complete a HYROC event.
For elite athletes, there is an annual world championship that attracts some of the world’s finest athletes to compete over two days and culminates with a big closing party.
The 8 Movements of HYROX
A HYROX event follows the same format no matter where you are in the world. Athletes are required to run 1km and then perform a functional workout, this process is repeated 8 times.
The order of the workouts does not change, these are set out below:
- Ski Erg 1000m
- Sled Push 50m
- Sled Pull 50m.
- Burpee Broad Jumps 80m
- Rowing 1000m
- Farmers Carry 200m.
- Sandbag Lunges 100m
- Wall Balls 75 or 100x
The weights used for the sled, farmers carry and lunges will vary depending on the class of event, otherwise each workstation is standardized.
What is the difference between HYROX & CrossFit?
There are clearly similarities between HYROX and CrossFit, both genres emphasise functional movements and intense workouts but the formats are quite clearly different
A HYROX competition will often feature many CrossFit athletes as the 8 functional workouts are movements that can be found in a traditional CrossFit workout so the transition to competing in a HYROX event is relatively straightforward, the main difference will be that there is more of a focus on running in HYROX .
CrossFit will also require a far broader set of skills including the Olympic lifts, and mastery of movements like the muscle up and handstand walk. Entry level for competitive CrossFit is significantly higher than Hyrox which prides itself on being open to athletes of all levels.
As mentioned, HYROX features a fixed schedule of exercises so athletes know exactly what they will be expected to do.
What does a HYROX event look like?
To enter an event, participants must be aged 16 or over and there are 4 race divisions.
- Open: Standard Hyrox format, should be accessible for all athletes
- Individual Pro: A more challenging version of the Open which basically means heavier weights for the sled, farmers carry, lunges and wall balls.
- Doubles: Teams of pairs compete to complete an Open-level race. Both team members run the 1km intervals, but the workouts are split between the pairs.
- Relay Teams: Teams of 4 split the workouts, this is the least demanding of the formats.
There are no time caps on any of the Hyrox events. The average time to complete the race tends to be around 90 minutes but there is absolutely no issue if the course takes a lot longer to finish, as long as can physically finish, you’ll be well-supported to get over the finish line!
What HYROX Looks Like at Reason
- Compete: We’ll be training together and preparing members who want to step onto the competition floor and take on HYROX head-to-head.
- Simulate: Not ready for competition? No problem. You can join our HYROX simulations right here at Reason—same movements, same challenge, but in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
- Train Smarter: We’ll tailor the training to your goals, so whether you’re chasing a podium finish or just building a stronger, healthier lifestyle, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Anaheim in December—We’re In
There’s a HYROX event coming to Anaheim this December, and we’re rallying our community to be part of it. Compete, cheer, or join the training sessions—it’s an opportunity to experience the energy of HYROX up close.
Early Registration is Coming
We’ll also be announcing early registration for our community as an official HYROX training club. This means Reason members get first access to prepare, train, and lock in their spot before anyone else.
We can’t wait to see how our community rises to the challenge. Stay tuned for registration details, training schedules, and ways you can get involved. Whether you’re aiming to compete or simply want to push your limits, this is your time.
