B2 — UpperIntermediate
Gen Z is becoming obsessed with HYROX because it combines fitness, competition, and social media culture. The workout includes running and functional exercises, making it challenging but accessible to people with different fitness levels. Many Gen Z participants also enjoy sharing their training, progress, and race experiences online, which helps create a strong fitness community. Its competitive yet social atmosphere makes HYROX more than just a workout—it has become a lifestyle and a way for young people to challenge themselves and connect with others.
Read the article and find out why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0nmj72v8ro
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does it mean when something is “a stretch“ mean? “Travelling abroad plus the costs involved to run around a bit and get out of breath is a stretch for me.” Use this expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to catch the bug” mean? “Jorell Hill, who has competed in 10 races so far, says he has “definitely caught the bug“.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “bespoke” mean? “Mara-cations” (marathon vacations) and Hyrox holidays are now so popular that some travel companies are offering bespoke trips abroad for competitions.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on this: “Hyrox has created this addiction for people who do it because they never really do one race. When they do their first race they then sign up for another one and because the course is the same it creates this level of competition with yourself.”?
- “Hyrox boss says event is not a fad, believes it will survive where others failed.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
- What do you think about spending every holiday revolving around Hyrox or incorporating events into holidays?
- What can you say about spending £2,000 traveling to another place for the Hyrox World Championships? What sport are you willing/have spent thousands of euros for?
- Share your thoughts on personal trainer and owner of parkfit Fran Sirl,’s opinion: “Exercise doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated.”
- What do you think about this, “For people in their 20s and 30s, exercise is non-negotiable and part of their identity.”?