Hyrox. Crossfit. Ironman: Which one is best for you?

From long-haul endurance races to high intensity AMRAPS, here's how to pick the exercise style that suits your body, mindset and training style

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Fitness has moved way beyond gym splits, 5k runs and casual weekend workouts. Today we want something bigger to train for. Enter Hyrox, CrossFit and Ironman: three very different but hugely popular fitness challenges, each pushing you physically and mentally, in their own unique way.

However, not everyone is suited to each of these brutal disciplines.

Perhaps you prefer to train alone for hours on end. Enter: Ironman. Or maybe, you want something that will throw you in with a community of like-minded individuals. Enter: CrossFit. Or, maybe you want to test your running and your strength. Enter: Hyrox. Whatever sweaty grind you're after, there's something here for you...

Since its launch in 2017, Hyrox has exploded, with races in over 85 cities across the world.

This indoor, high-intensity competitive fitness race combines eight 1 km runs with eight functional workouts -think sled pushes and pulls, farmer's carry, walking lunges, burpee broad jumps, wall balls, rowing and ski erg. You can battle it alone, with a partner or in a team of four.

"Training for Hyrox builds strength, endurance and mental resilience. It gives structure, keeps training varied and engaging, and offers a clear, repeatable goal to work toward," says Ollie Campbell, Director of Priority 6 Personal Training.

Hyrox has also developed a strong community, with local training groups, dedicated Hyrox-focused gyms and online forums.

What type of training is involved?

As the self proclaimed 'fitness race for every body', technically anyone should be able to do Hyrox.

"Hyrox has no complex skills such as Olympic lifting, making it more accessible than CrossFit or obstacle racing," says Ollie.