Acute physiological responses and performance determinants in Hyrox© – a new running-focused high intensity functional fitness trend

AimsHyrox© is a fitness modality combining 8 functional exercises with running in a comprehensive competition format. Within this first scientific study on Hyrox©, acute physiological responses, relative perceived exertion (RPE), and possible performance determinants were assessed during a simulated...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Physiology
Main Authors:	Tom Brandt, Cindy Ebel, Christopher Lebahn, Annette Schmidt
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Subjects:	fitness racing HIFT concurrent training high intensity interval training heart rate maximum oxygen consumption
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1519240/full

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