Maria Katrina Paras

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What is HYROX

<p>Move over, standard marathons. A new fitness obsession has taken over, and we’re for chaos! </p><p>We’re gatekeeping no more because the grid has already been hit by the HYROX fever. It’s a hybrid sport where gym rats, first-timers, and A-listers collide for the world series of fitness racing. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_TaxPjsP1/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A12326354.399999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1202" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>So, what exactly is HYROX?</strong></div><p>HYROX is a fitness race competition featuring functional workout stations in a standardized format across the globe.</p><p><strong>Here’s how it works:</strong> Participants run 1 kilometer, then complete one functional workout station. That sequence is repeated eight times, totaling eight kilometers of running and eight strength-and-conditioning challenges. We’re talking movements like rowing, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, wall balls, and other stations that demand power, stamina, and mental grit.</p><p>Well, that’s a reason why everyone’s hooked: Runners can’t rely on cardio alone. Lifters can’t skip endurance. You have to be balanced, and balance is part of its appeal.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772023696632Hyrox 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">HYROX training</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>One thing about HYROX is that it’s hosted indoors in massive exhibition halls, where the entire course is visible from start to finish. Here, you can see your family and friends lining through every kilometer and station. </p><p>Unlike traditional obstacle races that vary by location, HYROX follows the exact same format everywhere in the world. Whether you’re racing in Seoul, Osaka, Berlin, or Manila, the layout is identical. Meaning, this consistency allows participants to compare times globally (your time in Manila can be benchmarked against someone’s finish in another country), climb leaderboards, and qualify for the season-ending World Championships.</p><p>Yes, it’s structured, measurable, and very much competitive on a global scale.</p><p>Despite its demanding format, HYROX markets itself as a sport for everybody, and it does live up to that promise. Professional athletes compete alongside everyday fitness enthusiasts, and first-timers share the arena with seasoned racers. How inclusive it is!</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5zBY-NyK-/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A12582793.399999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1257" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Participants can register online and choose from four divisions: Open for those looking to challenge themselves at an accessible level; Pro for those ready to go heavier and harder; Doubles, where partners get to share the workload; and Team Relay, where a four-person team could split the stations. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Filipino athletes are making their mark</strong></div><p>The Philippines has steadily emerged as a force within the HYROX community.</p><p>Recently at HYROX Osaka 2026, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maurolumba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mauro Lumba</strong></a> <strong>set a new Philippine record in the Pro Men division</strong>, clocking in at 1:10:56 and surpassing the previous national benchmark held by Jonathan “JP” Amistoso. Mauro’s performance marked not just a personal best, but a milestone for Filipino athletes competing internationally.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUSItQuEl26/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A12668188.300000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1419" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“This time isn’t just mine. It belongs to all the people who believed in me and supported me ever since the beginning,” wrote Mauro in his post.</p><p>Rather than framing it as replacing history, the achievement speaks to the fact that standards evolve and records are meant to be challenged.</p><p>Also making waves in Osaka was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marlinecapones" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Marline Capones</strong></a>, who ate and left no crumbs, placing 4th in her age category and shining a light on Filipino strength on the global stage.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772024237030Marline Capones.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">@marlinecapones</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Celebrity sightings</strong></div><p>The HYROX fever has reached the upper echelons of the &quot;It-Crowd,&quot; and the recent legs in Asia were basically a red carpet in activewear.</p><p>In Seoul last November 2025, the competition became the ultimate double-date destination. Power couple<strong> Anne Curtis</strong> and <strong>Erwan Heussaff</strong> proved they’re total goals, crushing their first race with only five days of prep. “It was a good first race, and we&#x27;ll definitely do it again!” Anne shared. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSBxbvnEiHy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A13209096.699999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Joining them were <strong>Solenn Heussaff </strong>and <strong>Isabelle Daza</strong>, who teamed up for the Women’s Doubles, while their husbands <strong>Nico Bolzico</strong> and <strong>Adrien Semblat</strong> took on the Men’s side. Nico is already manifesting a “sub 1-hour” comeback—we love a competitive king! </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBYazfgVAx/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A13327653.800000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Even actors <strong>Kim Molina</strong> and<strong> Jerald Napoles</strong> took on the fray, turning the race into a shared milestone. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ5VldJEkJX/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A13403626.899999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1050" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In the Philippines, <strong>Drew Arellano </strong>ran his first solo race with a smart pacing strategy. Meanwhile, <strong>Anthony Rosaldo</strong> embraced the challenge with spontaneity by signing up for Osaka just two days before the race. <strong>David Licauco</strong>, the<em> Pambansang Ginoo</em>, has also been grinding through burpee box jumps, lifting kettlebells in preparation.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUS47fqEV1I/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A13477662.199999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUS47fqEV1I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-12" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUS47fqEV1I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUS47fqEV1I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by David Licauco (@davidlicauco)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

The HYROX Hype: What It Is and the Celebrities Who Are In On It

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The HYROX Hype: What It Is and the Celebrities Who Are In On It

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Published Feb 25, 2026 09:00 PM PHT

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