Hyrox fitness race bulks up Asia's workout scene

SportsOrganizer targets major Asia-Pacific cities for sports tourismHyrox participants compete during an event at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, on Aug. 6. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)YUKA KONISHIAugust 13, 2026 10:57 JSTCHIBA, Japan -- Global fitness racing organizer Hyrox has tapped into a growing community of gym enthu

HYROX is gaining momentum across Asia, drawing everyone from elite athletes to first-time competitors into a fast-growing fitness phenomenon. In Bangkok, packed training sessions are preparing participants for a race combining running and functional workouts.