Hyrox - Was steckt hinter dem Hype? | Echt? WDR

Hyrox is THE current fitness trend: a competition that's captivating more and more people worldwide. An eight-kilometer run interspersed with eight different strength stations – a challenge that pushes fitness enthusiasts to their limits. But what's really behind the trend? In this video, we reveal: 🔎 What is Hyrox and how does it work? 🔎 Tickets, equipment, travel: What does Hyrox cost? 🔎 How Hyrox fans train on their way to the big event in Frankfurt 🔎 The clever marketing strategy behind Hyrox 🔎 Community or commerce? The criticism of the high costs We talk to participants, trainers, and even one of the founders. We also take a look behind the scenes at the Hyrox headquarters in Hamburg and see how this sport became a global phenomenon. 🔍 Chapter Overview: 0:59 This is Hyrox: The fitness craze from Germany 1:43 Training with Julian: How fit do you have to be? 3:41 Hyrox as a community sport 5:07 Free training and social runs: The affordable alternative 7:57 From the gym to a global movement: Meeting Hyrox founder Moritz 10:40 Hyrox at the sports club: Training without an expensive membership 14:12 Marketing strategy: How Hyrox generates the hype 17:55 Race Day in Frankfurt: Our participants in competition 24:24 Wall balls and the final sprint: Will they achieve their goals? 28:17 Conclusion: Is Hyrox worth it? ------------ Note: This video is part of the "Real?" series by WDR. It was published on the ARD Marktcheck channel on January 23, 2026. Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters is gathered here on this channel. 😊 By the way: Since Marktcheck is part of ARD, you can download this video for free over Wi-Fi and watch it offline on the go! ---------------- 📢 Have you ever tried Hyrox? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe to ARD Marktcheck for more exciting investigations. Subscribe here:    / @marktcheck   👋 WELCOME TO REAL? You're probably already familiar with the exciting consumer tips from our colleagues at Marktcheck SWR, Markt NDR and Markt WDR, SUPER.MARKT rbb, Voss & Team, buy better, and Eine Minute Geld. REAL? This episode complements the diverse content on the ARD Marktcheck YouTube channel. ✔ We expose consumer deception. ✔ We unmask hidden costs and sales tricks. ✔ We show you what you can do to avoid wasting money. The team behind this episode, "Really?" From WDR: Host: Viktoria Merkulova A film by Timo Spicker and Nina Ostersehlte Camera: Timo Spicker, Caro Wart Editing: Timo Spicker Sound: Kai Fürst Graphics: Marcel Carlberg Commissioning Editor: Anne Kynast Image source: WDR --------------------- ►    • Wie sicher ist ImmoScout24? | Echt? WDR   ►    • Red Bull: Hinter den Kulissen der Marketin...   ►    • Welche Sportkleidung ist wirklich gut? Shi...   ►    • Video   ►    • Schaut ihr beim Training auf eure Werte un...   --------------------- ► More current information on our homepage: https://marktcheck.ard.de ► More practical everyday tips and tricks on our Facebook page:   / ard.marktcheck   ►We look forward to your comments – but please observe our netiquette: https://www.ard.de/die-ard/netiquette... ►Our legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ►Our privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz #hyrox #hyroxcommunity #hyroxtraining #fitness