HYROX: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World – And Why Hybrid Culture Gym Brings It to Copenhagen

HYROX is the world’s fastest-growing fitness sport, combining running and functional training into one global race format. With the launch of Hybrid Culture Gym in Copenhagen, we bring HYROX training to Denmark, creating a dedicated space for hybrid athletes who want to build strength, endurance, and community.

HYROX: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World – And Why Hybrid Culture Gym Brings It to Copenhagen

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July 4, 2025

In the past decade, the fitness industry has seen countless new trends come and go. Boutique studios, CrossFit boxes, endurance challenges, and obstacle races have all had their moment. But one sport has been quietly and now very loudly changing the way people train and compete across the globe: HYROX.

Dubbed “The World Series of Fitness”, HYROX has grown from a small German concept into a worldwide movement that combines functional strength training, endurance work, and competition. Unlike many other fitness crazes, HYROX is here to stay because it is universal, inclusive, measurable, and addictive.

With the opening of Hybrid Culture Gym in Copenhagen, we are bringing this movement to Denmark in a new way. As an official HYROX partner gym, our mission is not only to prepare athletes for HYROX competitions but also to make hybrid training accessible to everyone who wants to build strength, endurance, and community in one place.

What Exactly Is HYROX?

At its core, HYROX is a fitness race for everyone. Each event follows the same standardized format worldwide:

  • 1 km run
  • 1 functional workout station

Repeated eight times.

That is 8 km of running, mixed with 8 functional exercises such as sled pushes, sled pulls, burpee broad jumps, rowing, skiing, wall balls, and more.

It is structured like a marathon but designed around functional training. This makes it unique. Unlike obstacle races or endurance events, HYROX is indoors, consistent, and comparable worldwide. Your time in Copenhagen is the same race as your time in London, New York, or Berlin.

This creates not just a sport, but a global community of competitors all chasing personal bests, fitness milestones, and shared experiences.

The Global Growth of HYROX

When HYROX launched in 2017, only a few hundred athletes signed up for the first race in Hamburg, Germany. Fast-forward to today, and HYROX has exploded into:

  • More than 50 cities worldwide hosting events
  • Over 150,000 athletes annually competing
  • A growth rate of over 60 percent per year in participation
  • Recognition as one of the fastest-growing fitness sports globally

The secret behind this growth lies in accessibility. Unlike triathlons or Ironman races that require specific environments, expensive equipment, and long training hours, HYROX is for everyone from elite athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts.

If you can run, push, pull, squat, row, and jump, you can do HYROX. The standardization means that the competition is fair, measurable, and progressive.

Why HYROX Is Good for Everyone

1. Measurable Progress

Most fitness routines feel endless with no clear finish line. HYROX gives you something tangible: a race time. Every training session at Hybrid Culture Gym brings you closer to improving your score, and every event lets you benchmark against yourself and others.

2. Strength Meets Endurance

Unlike marathons that are all endurance or bodybuilding that is all strength, HYROX sits in the sweet spot. It forces you to be strong, fast, and efficient. This balance improves functional fitness and carries over to everyday life.

3. Inclusive for All Levels

HYROX has categories for individuals, doubles, and relays. There are also weight adjustments for men, women, and different divisions. Whether you are a professional athlete or someone who started training last month, there is a way to compete.

4. Community-Driven

Training for HYROX creates bonds. People push sleds side by side, run laps together, and celebrate milestones as a team. At Hybrid Culture Gym, we are building exactly that: a fitness community that thrives on support, shared effort, and achievement.

5. Scalable Training

HYROX training is not just about race preparation. It is also an excellent foundation for overall fitness. The blend of cardio and strength builds resilience, prevents injury, and boosts metabolism. It is a formula that works for athletes and beginners alike.

Why HYROX Belongs in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a city built on movement. From cycling culture to running events, the population values health, outdoor activity, and performance. HYROX fits perfectly into this lifestyle.

Until now, however, Copenhagen lacked a dedicated hub for HYROX-style training. Traditional gyms focus on either strength or cardio. Boutique studios are often specialized in yoga, spin, or pilates. None offer the hybrid training environment needed for HYROX preparation.

That is why we created Hybrid Culture Gym, a space designed specifically for hybrid athletes. Our facility in central Copenhagen includes:

  • Two lanes for sled push and sled pull
  • Ski ergs and rowers
  • Bikes and running space
  • Power racks and free weights
  • A dedicated functional training zone

This setup allows members to replicate the exact race stations and conditions they will face at a HYROX event. In other words, we have built a training ground for real performance.

Hybrid Culture Gym: More Than a HYROX Gym

Yes, we are an official HYROX gym. But our vision goes beyond race preparation. Hybrid Culture Gym is about creating a new training culture in Copenhagen:

  • Strength, endurance, and resilience combined
  • Programming built for performance, not aesthetics alone
  • Community-driven training where people support each other’s goals
  • Events and challenges that bring excitement and competition into everyday training

Our opening marks the beginning of a movement, a space where Copenhagen athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts can come together, train hard, and prepare for the world’s fastest-growing sport.

Why HYROX and Hybrid Culture Gym Are the Perfect Match

HYROX is all about balance. It is not about being the strongest lifter or the fastest runner. It is about being both. That is exactly what Hybrid Culture stands for: the meeting point of different disciplines, blended into a training style that prepares you for anything.

Where HYROX provides the race, we provide the training culture that makes it possible.

  • We teach people how to train smart for strength and endurance
  • We create programs that progress toward HYROX competition goals
  • We foster community, because no hybrid athlete grows alone

Looking Ahead: The Future of HYROX in Denmark

With HYROX expanding across Europe, Copenhagen will soon be one of the hotspots for the sport. We want Hybrid Culture Gym to be at the center of that growth. Our goal is to:

  • Host regular HYROX-style competitions in-house
  • Build a community of athletes who represent Copenhagen at global HYROX events
  • Make HYROX training accessible to everyone, not just elite competitors

The future is hybrid. With HYROX, Copenhagen is about to take fitness to the next level.

Final Thoughts

HYROX is not just a sport. It is a movement redefining what it means to be fit. It blends endurance and strength in a way that is measurable, accessible, and global.

For us at Hybrid Culture Gym, opening in Copenhagen is about more than opening doors to a new space. It is about creating a home for HYROX athletes, a training culture for hybrid fitness, and a community that grows together.

If you are curious about HYROX, want to try hybrid training, or are ready to push your limits in a whole new way, Hybrid Culture Gym is where it begins.