This is what the original website of the brand that would later become known as HYROX looked like, accompanied by a translation below.
CUROX – For a Fitter City!
Hello Hamburg, on November 18th, you’ll experience the world premiere of the unique fitness competition for everyone! 8K running and 8 workouts are waiting for you! Finally, your training has a goal—join in and compete with others in the ultimate fitness challenge:
Welcome to the ROXZONE – Enjoy the spectacular atmosphere with hot beats in the massive exhibition hall B6 in Hamburg.
- Your Personal Finisher Time – Timed tracking pushes you to your limits in your first fitness competition.
- Unique Stadium Atmosphere – Friends and supporters are welcome.
- Choose Your Challenge – Select the category that matches your fitness level—by the final workout, you’ll be pushed to your limits.
- Support Top-Level Sports in Hamburg – All proceeds from the event go directly to TEAM HAMBURG.
Get ready to experience the ultimate fitness event! 💪
Here’s an additional blog written on an early version of the website:
- Become the first ROXSTAR in CUROX history!
On November 18th, an absolute world premiere will take place in Hamburg with CUROX ONE. You will be there live at the kick-off event and will be one of the first to take on the challenge. Everything is possible – even a world record 😉 Become part of the new movement: A tough fitness run in a top location with a unique atmosphere and an integrated Active City trade fair will make CUROX an unforgettable sports day in Hamburg that YOU cannot miss!
- No more aimless training!
Do you keep asking yourself why you are actually training? Do you have problems motivating yourself?
That’s over now…Your goal is CUROX!
Starting today, you will be preparing specifically for a competition that will demand everything from you. Use the training plans on our website or find Roxzones near you and redesign your training. In addition to running, starting today, you have 8 other disciplines that you have to prepare for. Training finally makes sense again, because on November 18th you can reap the fruits of your hard work!
- Get out of your comfort zone!
Naturally, you prefer to do things that you know and are good at. At CUROX, you will be faced with challenges that you will have to face for the first time. The combination of strength and endurance components in the various disciplines forces you to do things that are not your thing. That is what CUROX is all about – changing, varied workouts that will definitely take you out of your comfort zone and make you a better athlete!
- Test your fitness!
You finally have the chance to show how fit you are! Compete with hundreds of athletes in your category and test your performance. Since strength and endurance are required, on November 18th it will be revealed who has trained themselves to be truly fit and which sport is really the fittest.
- Shared suffering…is twice the fun!
Register yourself and your team and fight together through CUROX.
Whether you’re a work colleague, teammate or family member – in the CUROX team category you can prove which gym, club or company has the fittest members or employees! Your individual results are then added together in the team ranking.
Here is the translation of the 2017 CuRox (HYROX) rulebook
The World’s First Fitness Competition for Everyone
Participation Conditions
CUROX is a competition for everyone. The following participation conditions apply. By participating in CUROX, you agree to these terms, data protection regulations, and liability release policies.
Requirements for Participation
- Participants must be of legal age in Germany at the time of participation.
- Participants must agree to the terms, data protection regulations, and liability release.
- Participants must register on www.curox.org within the specified deadline.
Registration
- Individual Athletes: Register as an individual athlete in your desired category on www.curox.org.
- Team Athletes: Participate with colleagues, gym partners, club teammates, or friends to compete with other teams or companies in Hamburg. Use the group registration option for discounts by filling out the contact form on the website.
Categories
CUROX offers the following categories and age groups:
- Individual Athlete
- CUROX Man/Woman
- Age groups: 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-99
- Pro Athlete
- CUROX Pro Man/Woman
- Age groups: 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-99
- Team Challenges
- Corporate Challenge: Find Hamburg’s fittest company.
- Gym Challenge: Find Hamburg’s fittest gym.
- Club Challenge: Find Hamburg’s fittest sports club.
- Team Challenge: Compete as a hobby or recreational team.
Performance Requirements
Participants are advised to meet at least 3 out of the following 5/6 criteria for category classification:
For CUROX Man/Woman:
- 80 kg Back Squat
- 70 kg Bench Press
- 3 strict Pull-Ups
- 20 unbroken Push-Ups
- 1 km Run under 5:00 minutes
- 500m Row under 1:50 minutes
For Pro categories, Women, and Beginner levels:
- Adjusted weights and repetitions apply (e.g., 60 kg Back Squat, 1 strict Pull-Up).
Code of Conduct
Participants must behave fairly at all times. Unsportsmanlike behavior such as manipulation, disputes, interference with others, or offensive comments may result in suspension, disqualification, or legal action. Judges and organizers’ decisions are final.
CUROX Event Overview
CUROX HAM 01 takes place on November 18, 2017, in Hamburg’s exhibition halls. Participants must complete 8 events, each preceded by a 1 km run, totaling 8 km.
Event Criteria
Participants must adhere to the following:
- Perform the prescribed exercises correctly.
- Complete all movements and repetitions as specified.
- Use the prescribed weights.
- Follow the start and end point rules.
A judge will oversee each event to ensure compliance.
Movement Standards and Event Details
1. Ski Ergometer (1,000m)
- Athletes must face the monitor.
- The monitor must be reset to zero by the judge.
- The platform cannot be left until the distance is completed.
2. Rowing Ergometer (1,000m)
- Monitor must be reset to zero by the judge.
- The rower may not be left until the distance is completed.
3. Sled Push (2x25m)
- The sled and athlete must start completely behind the starting line.
- Full completion of the 25m mark is required before turning.
- Prescribed weights:
- CUROX Woman: 75kg + sled
- CUROX Pro Man: 175kg + sled
4. Sled Pull (2x25m)
- The sled must start fully behind the line.
- Athletes must stay behind the 25m mark while pulling.
- Prescribed weights vary by category.
5. Burpee Broad Jumps (80m)
- Each repetition starts upright, with the chest touching the ground, followed by a forward jump.
- No intermediate steps are allowed. Violations result in repeating the last 10m segment.
6. Sandbag Lunges (100m)
- The sandbag must be placed across the shoulders.
- Rear knee must touch the ground with alternating steps.
- Prescribed weights vary by category (e.g., 10 kg for CUROX Woman, 30 kg for CUROX Pro Man).
7. Farmer’s Carry (200m)
- The carry starts and ends behind the line with kettlebells. Resting is allowed.
- Prescribed weights:
- CUROX Woman: 2x12kg
- CUROX Pro Man: 2x32kg
8. Wall Balls (100 reps)
- A target must be hit with the ball for each throw.
- Proper squat depth is required.
- Prescribed weights:
- CUROX Woman: 10 pounds
- CUROX Pro Man: 20 pounds
You can learn more about the past, present, and future of HYROX in this comprehensive article.
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