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FIT
BY CHRIS RABBA
In recent years, hybrid
fitness competitions
have surged in popularity
across Australia and
the globe. These events
blend endurance running
with functional strength
exercises, offering a
comprehensive test of
overall fitness. Unlike
traditional races or
gym workouts, hybrid
competitions challenge
participants with a mix
of activities such as sled
pushes, burpees, and
rowing, interspersed with
running segments.
What Are Hybrid Fitness
Competitions?
Hybrid 昀椀tness compe琀椀琀椀ons
are structured events that
combine various physical
challenges to test par琀椀cipants’
strength, endurance, and
agility. A prime example is
HYROX, a global 昀椀tness race
that has gained signi昀椀cant
trac琀椀on in Australia. In a
HYROX event, par琀椀cipants
complete eight 1-kilometre
runs, each followed by a
func琀椀onal workout sta琀椀on,
including exercises like sled
pushes and wall balls. This
format ensures a full-body
workout that is both intense
and rewarding.
The Australian Scene
Australia has embraced
