Considered the world’s fastest-growing hybrid fitness race, HYROX has taken the world by storm. Originally called CUROX, it’s a new type of competitive fitness that has reignited the passion of workout enthusiasts and gym goers alike. But what is HYROX? Our article tells you all about the new fitness phenomenon, our recommended HYROX gym in Bangkok, and how you can partake in HYROX training at our award-winning Pattaya sports club, FITZ Club.
What is HYROX?
HYROX is defined as “fitness racing”. Consisting of both running and functional workouts in rounds, HYROX competitors run one kilometer and follow it immediately with one functional workout station. This circuit is repeated eight times. HYROX competitions are normally hosted indoors in large exhibition halls, where loving supporters and enthusiastic spectators can observe your performance from start to finish. It was founded in Germany in 2017 and has since grown to hold competitions in over 30 countries globally. It’s said that up to 1.5 million athletes are now competing in HYROX across more than 85 cities all over the world.
Train at A HYROX Gym in Bangkok – Marrok Gym
Located in the Rama 3 area, Marrok Gym is a premium fitness, functional-training, and combat-sports gym in Bangkok. Under one roof, they offer a fully-equipped functional training and strength area alongside Muay Thai, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, yoga, and Pilates. Priding itself on having everything in one impeccable facility, members can build strength, improve conditioning, and enhance movement quality and recovery in a single gym.
While they do not have a full HYROX competition set-up just yet, they carry most of the functional and strength equipment used to train the HYROX movements. At this HYROX gym in Bangkok, you can find wall ball targets (not mounted at competition height), kettlebells and equipment for carry and lunge work, and a functional training area for sandbag work and burpees. They also have a running area that sits separately from the functional zone.
Marrok Gym is a strength and functional gym rather than a race-replica facility, so members often use it to build strength and conditioning behind the HYROX stations. In the near future, the gym plans to expand their functional HYROX and cardio training area to accommodate the growing number of HYROX enthusiasts in Bangkok, adding quintessential HYROX equipment such as a dedicated sled-push track.
Promotions at Marrok Gym
For those interested in testing the waters with HYROX training at Marrok Gym in Bangkok, they provide a free trial session for new members. They also have an early check-in membership priced at 999 THB/month, along with discounted 3-month packages (Move Pack and Fight Pack) for those who desire a more long-term commitment.
HYROX Training in Pattaya
At FITZ Club, HYROX training will be offered as a dedicated specialty class designed to prepare participants for the unique demands of HYROX competition. The classes will combine endurance, strength, and functional fitness, following the format and movements commonly seen in HYROX events.
FITZ Club is equipped with a wide range of functional training equipment suitable for HYROX preparation, such as:
- Ski Erg
- Row Erg
- Wall balls
- Dumbbells
- Open workout space
- Running facilities for interval and endurance training
Our fitness professionals are trained in HYROX and are equipped to prepare participants for the physical demands of the competition. They hold the ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach certification, giving them expertise in strength development, endurance training, athletic performance, exercise programming, and injury prevention. They also have qualifications through the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM), further strengthening their knowledge of sports performance, injury prevention, and safe exercise practices.
Our Assistant Manager at FITZ Club, Khun Jatin Khada, is certified as a HYROX coach, having completed the “HYROX Academy Level One Creating Athletes” course. This training education certification is accredited by founders and CEOs of HYROX, Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürst.
Combining their HYROX training with these professional qualifications, our skillful trainers can design structured, race-specific training programs tailored to everyone’s fitness level and goals. They provide guidance on technique, pacing, strength, and conditioning to help participants train effectively and perform at their best on race day.
Enhance Your Strength and Speed at Our Pattaya Sports Club
Now that you know what HYROX is and where you can train for it in both Bangkok and Pattaya, are you ready to start building strength and conditioning for your first race? For those interested in undergoing HYROX training at our luxury Pattaya sports club, you can make reservations for or enquire further about our specialty HYROX class by sending us an email at fitz@royalcliff.com. You can also get in touch with us at 038 250 421 (ext. 2621) or chat with us directly via LINE (@royalcliff) or WhatsApp (+66842289596) to secure your booking.
