WTF Is HYROX, Where To Train & How To Participate In HYROX Singapore 2025?

HYROX Singapore 2025

So you’ve heard the word “HYROX” floating around the gym, your group chat, or maybe from that friend who just loves burpees a little too much. But what exactly is HYROX, and why is everyone suddenly obsessed with this workout-meets-competition hybrid?

Strap in – and maybe stretch a bit – because we’re about to break it down for you.

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HYROX Singapore 2025

What is HYROX?

HYROX is basically the love child of a functional fitness competition and a mass-participation race. Remember school sports day and NAPFA tests? That, but on a whole new level.

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Think: CrossFit’s intense workouts, but without the need to know what a snatch or clean-and-jerk is. It’s one standardised race format, worldwide.

Here’s how it works: Each HYROX race includes 8 workouts called “functional stations,” separated by 8 x 1km runs. You run 1km, do a workout, run 1km, do the next workout… you get the idea. It’s brutal. It’s sweaty. It’s weirdly addictive.

Functional stations include things like:

SkiErg (1,000m)
Sled Push (50m)
Sled Pull (50m)
Burpee Broad Jumps (80m)
Rowing (1,000m)
Farmers Carry (200m)
Sandbag Lunges (100m)
Wall Balls (100 reps)

The weights at each station differ slightly for men and women too. For example, at the Sled Push station, women have a 102kg sled, while men have to tackle a 152kg one.

It roughly takes 100 minutes to complete the whole thing but there’s no time limit as such.

What’s the difference between Singles, Doubles, & Relay?

You can compete solo, doubles which is tag-team style, relay teams, or even as a corporate group. Yes, your boss might just make you squat your way to team bonding.

Singles: You do it all. Every run, every station. You savage.
Doubles: 2 people, divide the work. More fun, fewer tears.
Relay: 4-person team. Each person does 2 stations and 2 runs. Great for friends, office teams, or if you want a taste without full suffering.

HYROX Singapore 2025

Mark your calendars – the AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 is hitting Singapore National Stadium on 28th and 29th June 2025, and it’s going to be massive.

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After their debut event in October 2023, which drew over 16,000 participants, HYROX Singapore is back – and this time, it’s bigger, sweatier, and more epic than ever.

What’s new in 2025?

Mixed Relay Open Asian Championship Invitationals: Top athletes across Asia go head-to-head.
Corporate Relays: Finally, a team-building exercise that isn’t just trust falls.

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Title Partner: AIA Singapore: They’re not just slapping their name on the banners. AIA is giving all ticket holders free personal accident insurance for the month of June 2025. Yup, free coverage while you attempt your 1,000th wall ball.

Perks & promos for HYROX Singapore 2025

AIA Vitality members: Enjoy $25 off your ticket.
GrabPay & PayLater users: Get up to 10% off race tickets.

Where can I train for HYROX in Singapore?

Good news: You don’t need to be an elite athlete or live inside a gym 24/7 to train for HYROX. If you can run and lift even is while sweating profusely, you’re halfway there.

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Gyms in SG that offer Hyrox training

Here are some Singapore gyms and locations to prep your HYROX game:

Elevate Performance Gym
Known for its HYROX-style bootcamps and sled pushes that feel like pushing your life problems away.
The Ring (CBD & Orchard)
Boxing meets conditioning – their classes hit that sweet spot between cardio and strength.
F45 Training
Their sessions like Hollywood and Athletica mimic the high-intensity intervals you’ll find at HYROX. Plus, group vibes = accountability.
Fitness First & Virgin Active
If you’re already a member, mix treadmill intervals with functional stations to DIY your HYROX circuit.

And if you want something completely free, then just head outdoors. Go old-school with a weighted backpack and some lunges at East Coast Park or MacRitchie Reservoir. Just try not to scare the uncles doing tai chi.

How to train for HYROX

If you’re wondering whether you need to train like a Navy SEAL to survive HYROX, breathe easy. With the right prep, most folks can do this. You just need structure, some sweat equity, and maybe a playlist that screams, “I lift things up and put them down.”

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Building endurance

HYROX has 8 x 1km runs built into it – that’s 8km in total, not including all the leg-burning functional exercises between. So yes, your cardio needs to be solid.

Do interval runs: Alternate between easy jogs and short sprints.
Build up to longer runs: Aim for 5km to 8km once or twice a week.
Try brick-style training: Run 1km, then do bodyweight squats, then run again. That mimics the HYROX format.

Strength training is non-negotiable

You’ll be pushing and pulling sleds, lifting sandbags, and throwing wall balls like your life depends on it.

Focus on:

Compound lifts: Squats, deadlifts, lunges, rows
Sled work: Push or pull weighted sleds (or substitute with heavy plate drags)
Grip strength: Farmer’s carries and hanging work are your new best friends

Functional circuits

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Design your own mini HYROX:

1km Run → 25 Burpee Broad Jumps
1km Run → 1km Row
1km Run → 50m Farmers Carry
1km Run → 100 Wall Balls

Pro tip: Try doing this after leg day for that “can’t walk down stairs” experience.

Mental toughness is key

HYROX isn’t just physical, it’s a test of willpower. You’ll want to quit. You’ll wonder why you paid money to suffer. And then you’ll cross that finish line and immediately Google when the next race is.

So train your mindset, too:

Finish every workout, even if you scale it down.
Practice pacing; don’t go full beast mode in the first 10 minutes.
Visualise race day. You’ve got this!

Why you should try HYROX, even if you’re not fit fit

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It’s beginner-friendly: Yes, you’ll die a little. But so will everyone else. It’s kind of the point.
It’s standardised: Every race is the same worldwide. Your time in Singapore = your global ranking.
It’s inclusive: From seasoned athletes to people who just want a new challenge, HYROX is for everyone.
It’s a vibe: The race day energy is part fitness rave, part personal breakthrough.

Is HYROX like CrossFit?

Sort of; it’s functional fitness, but without Olympic lifts or gymnastic movements. You’ll lift, carry, run, and sweat, but you won’t need to do muscle-ups.

Do I need to be super fit to join?

Nope! You can train up to it. HYROX has categories for all fitness levels, including relay options if you’re not ready for solo mode yet.

What gear do I need?

Running shoes with good grip, sweat-wicking clothes, and maybe a towel to cry into dry yourself between burpees.

Can I spectate instead of suffer?

Absolutely. Come yell encouragement like, “JUST 2 MORE BURPEES!” and enjoy the vendor booths, food, and fun.

Show how fit – or unfit – you are by joining HYROX Singapore 2025

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Final thoughts: Should you try HYROX?
Short answer: Why not?
Long answer: Yes, but train first, and if nothing else, remember to stretch.

HYROX is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest fitness movements for a reason – it’s challenging, addictive, and surprisingly welcoming. Whether you’re a marathoner looking for a strength challenge, a gym rat wanting to test endurance, or a desk worker who needs an excuse to move, HYROX is calling.

So grab your sneakers, rally your friends, and get ready to race. Because the next time someone asks, “WTF is HYROX?” you’ll be the one flexing and explaining.