Hyrox vs CrossFit: What's the Difference?

Are you looking for an effective, engaging fitness programme that challenges your body and keeps you motivated? Two of the most popular fitness training methods today are Hyrox and CrossFit. Both offer distinctive benefits and can help you reach your fitness goals faster than traditional workouts. 

Here at Crossfit Telford, we provide both training styles, allowing you to decide which suits your needs. 

What is Hyrox?

Hyrox is a structured fitness competition that alternates between running and functional training stations. Participants complete a loop of running 1 km and engaging in challenging workout stations eight times. With sledge pushes, rowing, wall balls, and lunges, it's a comprehensive fusion of cardio and strength training.

What is CrossFit?

CrossFit is a versatile training programme that uses high-intensity workouts called WODs (Workout of the Day). These WODs vary daily, combining weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular conditioning. This variety ensures a full-body approach that challenges you to improve your speed, endurance, strength, and flexibility.

The Training Structure

Hyrox Workout 

The Hyrox workout follows a repetitive structure that alternates between running and functional training stations. It aims to challenge your cardiovascular endurance and functional strength.

CrossFit Training 

CrossFit workouts are dynamic and diverse, with each WOD varying to keep your body adapting and improving. You'll engage in Olympic weightlifting, bodyweight movements, and aerobic exercises to strengthen your entire body.

Community & Support

Both training styles have strong, motivating communities that drive progress.  

Hyrox Community: The Hyrox event format inspires camaraderie as participants work to surpass their own best times.

CrossFit Community: CrossFit gyms are known for their supportive "box" community. Our gym offers small classes and personalised coaching to ensure safe, effective training.

Competition Format 

Hyrox: Hyrox is a standardised event where participants race against each other and their times, providing a fun, competitive edge.

CrossFit: CrossFit features global competitions like the CrossFit Open and Games, where athletes test their abilities against other participants.

Which one is right for you? 

Deciding between Hyrox and CrossFit depends on your fitness goals:

- If you enjoy endurance-based challenges with repetition and functional strength, Hyrox is ideal.

- If you prefer daily workout variety with technical training in lifting and gymnastics, CrossFit is your best bet.

Join our gym 

Why not experience both training styles to see which one you love? 

Join our Telford gym today and access expert-led Hyrox and CrossFit classes, where you'll find an encouraging community and personalised coaching.

No matter your fitness level, we'll help you reach your goals and train at your best.