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HYROX is spreading like wildfire across the UK. From packed social media feeds to HYROX-only gyms and even clothing lines, it’s clear 2025 is the year we’ve all got hooked! Here at PTC Sports, we’re thrilled to see the positive impact HYROX is having on adults across the country, and we’re excited to weave functional fitness into our sessions to inspire children too. In this blog, we’ll explain what HYROX is and the benefits of functional fitness for young learners.
What is HYROX?
The term HYROX is a portmanteau of “hybrid” and “rockstar.” The “hybrid” part represents the fusion of different exercises, with running sets broken up by functional strength workouts. The “rockstar” comes from its previous name, Curox, where “rox” was meant to signify that every finisher is a rockstar for their achievement.
The adult events or classes follow a simple pattern: 1km running, followed by a functional workout station — for example, sledge pulls, ski machine, or burpees — repeated eight times. The format is the same worldwide and is designed to be accessible to everyone, from professional athletes to everyday people like you and me. Hyrox has sparked interest nationally as it combines the rare combination of being both exciting and inclusive.
How PTC Sports Brings HYROX to Schools
HYROX and CrossFit aren’t just for adults. This engaging, simple style of functional fitness can easily be adapted for children, making movement fun, practical, and captivating. At PTC Sports, our qualified and skilled coaches combine joy, fun and real-world fitness in every session, demonstrating that exercise isn’t always about balls and bats — it’s about enjoyment and both physical and mental skills that transfer beyond the playground.
Our functional fitness activities for kids focus on movements they use every day, like squatting, jumping, running, and carrying. Every child can participate, regardless of ability levels — no heavy weights are needed, just bodyweight.
Functional fitness has gained popularity due to its wide range of benefits, which include but are not limited to strength, agility, coordination, balance, problem-solving, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, stamina and resilience. Through carefully designed, fun-based activities, we can focus on every muscle group. Research shows this approach is both safe and effective for developing both children’s physical skills and fostering a lifelong passion for exercise.
Mini HYROX in Action
The HYROX style of functional fitness adapts easily to schools. Short bursts of varied activities keep students fully engaged. Here’s how we structure our sessions:
Mini Circuits – Classes where each movement has a focus, such as pull, jump, squat, or balance. This might include stations of burpees, bear crawls, shuttle runs, lunges, or basketball shots — all timed for maximum engagement.
Team Relay Challenge – Children work in pairs, taking turns to complete each movement and tag their teammate. These sessions support numeracy, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Examples include:
10 squats → tag teammate
10 hoop jumps → tag teammate
10 frog jumps → tag teammate
Other favourites include:
Fitness Bingo: Bingo, but make it fitness! Each square, instead of a number, represents an exercise to complete to tick the box.
Animal Antics: Children must use their imagination to sprint like a cheetah, hop like a bunny, or bounce like a kangaroo.
Coach Says: A fitness twist on the classic Simon Says.
The Floor Is Lava: Children must navigate to safety, using squats, crawls, and jumps without touching the floor to avoid the lava.
Enhance your School with Functional Fitness
Looking to enhance your school’s functional fitness provision? Look no further! PTC Sports works with schools across the country, delivering outstanding coaching services — from PE lessons to extracurricular activities, staff enrichment, training, and beyond. Contact us today to see how we can bring fun, functional fitness to your students!
