https://www.scmp.com/rss/525643/feed How a global indoor fitness phenomenon is evolving across Asia, connecting competitors while transforming lifestyles through specialised training and community en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Hyrox is a race that combines endurance and strength, pushing competitors – whether first-time amateurs or seasoned athletes – to their physical limits. As the competition grows into a global phenomenon – with races across Asia in cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo – recovering well and quickly has never mattered more. Solutions range from stimulating circulation through contrast baths and compression, to adopting a more considered approach to nutrition and sleep. Eat like... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353572/how-recover-after-hyrox-race-according-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353572/how-recover-after-hyrox-race-according-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 May 2026 09:52:43 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard Balancing careers, family and health is a challenge. For a growing number of people with already packed lives, Hyrox has become an unlikely answer. The fitness race, which has been exploding across Asia and driving tourism, attracts people across professions. Whether they’re lawyers, doctors or entrepreneurs, their verdicts are similar: in a life of constant hustle, Hyrox represents the best of both worlds, combining cardio and weightlifting in a way that fits even the most high-intensity... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353553/how-hyrox-helped-these-4-racers-find-work-life-balance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353553/how-hyrox-helped-these-4-racers-find-work-life-balance?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:06 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa As hybrid fitness events continue to grow across Asia, more competitors are learning that race-day performance depends as much on what happens in the kitchen as in the gym. Whether the goal is a Hyrox race, an endurance challenge or another high-intensity competition, athletes are increasingly paying closer attention to carb-loading, hydration, in-race fuelling and recovery nutrition as part of their training plan. We spoke to Hong Kong-based sports and exercise nutritionist Maya Rolston and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353544/fuelling-hyrox-tips-carb-loading-race-day-eating-and-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353544/fuelling-hyrox-tips-carb-loading-race-day-eating-and-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 May 2026 08:40:15 +0000 Erica Fong Erica Fong For decades, the primary motivations for travel were culinary exploration, cultural sightseeing or simply relaxation. But a new reason is rapidly climbing the ranks: the Hyrox “race-cation”. What was once a niche pursuit for elite fitness fanatics has exploded into a global movement. There were over 80 Hyrox races worldwide in 2025, drawing more than 550,000 athletes and 350,000 spectators. Nowhere is this growth more pronounced than in Asia-Pacific, where a convergence of wellness priorities... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353251/asias-hottest-new-travel-trend-hyrox-race-cation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3353251/asias-hottest-new-travel-trend-hyrox-race-cation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2026 09:21:56 +0000 Evelyn Lok Evelyn Lok So you’ve finally decided to sign up for Hyrox. With no finishing time restriction, no qualifications required for entrance, and highly trainable functional movements, Hyrox is a welcoming sport for beginners. The fitness race – exploding in popularity across Asia – sounds simple on paper: eight one-kilometre runs, punctuated by eight workout stations: SkiErg for 1km, a 50m weighted sledge push, 50m sledge pull, 80m burpee broad jumps, 1km on the stationary row machine, 200m farmer’s carry with... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3352867/your-hyrox-race-day-road-map-tips-training-recovery-and-mindset?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3352867/your-hyrox-race-day-road-map-tips-training-recovery-and-mindset?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 06:40:28 +0000 Gayatri Bhaumik Gayatri Bhaumik Asia’s fitness scene received a shot of adrenaline when Hyrox hosted its inaugural race in Hong Kong in 2022. The European-born hybrid race quickly gained traction in regional hubs like Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, reflecting a broader shift in wellness trends across these markets. Now, there are dozens of races across Asia – not least this weekend’s event in Hong Kong – and between the ubiquitous branded backpacks, social media posts and gyms promoting their race-focused training, Hyrox... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3352709/hyrox-races-are-exploding-across-asia-clubs-hong-kong-tokyo-and-jakarta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/topics/hyroxs-rise-asia/article/3352709/hyrox-races-are-exploding-across-asia-clubs-hong-kong-tokyo-and-jakarta?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 03:03:48 +0000