(NewsNation) — A new fitness competition is taking the world by storm: Hyrox.

Just last week, thousands competed in Ireland at an outdoor Hyrox fitness challenge. The sport, which is rapidly growing, has amassed 200,000 competitors throughout the world.

So, what is Hyrox? Why has it grown in popularity? And how is it different from CrossFit?

What is Hyrox?

Hyrox is a competition where contestants perform eight 1km runs with eight workouts. Professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in the competition.

It was founded in 2017 as an indoor discipline, and consists of: 1km on a standing ski machine and indoor rowing, 50 m sled push and pull, 80m of burpee jumps, 200m of kettlebell carry, 100m lunges while carrying a sandbag, and 100 throws and catch

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