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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Hyrox - What They Never Told You

Private equity-backed consortium buys majority stake in fitness brand Hyrox

It is understood the deal values Hyrox at around 600 million US dollars (£444 million).

Evening Standard

HYROX Bangkok death: Leroy Saunders, South African fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner, dies after collapsing during gruelling race; family says 'we are still trying...'

South African-born fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner Leroy Saunders, 41, has died after collapsing during the HYROX Bangkok endurance competition. His family said, “we are still trying to fully understand” the reasons behind his death and urged people to avoid speculation as tributes pour in for the respected Bangkok-based…

The Economic Times

Popular Bangkok fitness coach dies after collapsing during high-intensity Hyrox competition

Family requests patience ‘until we are fully certain what happened’

The Independent UK

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Bangkok fitness coach dies after collapsing at Hyrox event

Bangkok-based fitness coach Leroy Saunders has died after collapsing and losing consciousness during the Hyrox Bangkok 2026 competition last Thursday, his family said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

AI, boy kibble and parasite cleanses: the 11 biggest wellness trends of 2026 so far

Suggestions for improving your wellbeing are more plentiful than ever – and some may even be on to something

The Guardian - US

Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 24-30

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

Fitbit Air got company as Garmin rival launches new "Pro" screenless wearable that captures core-body movement

The Amazfit Helio Strap Pro takes screen-free fitness tracking in an intriguing new direction

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Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

HONG KONG, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HYROX has officially announced that Hong Kong will host the 2027 PUMA HYROX World Championships. The sport's pinnacle event will take over the AsiaWorld-Expo from 10 - 13th June 2027.The decision to bring the World Championships to Hong Kong marks a true full-circle…

AAP

I’m happy about the running craze – there’s just one problem

FITNESS IN FOCUS: Running clubs and marathons are very much in vogue, but senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore isn’t happy. Why? Something is blocking would-be runners from entry and making others feel unwelcome

The Independent UK

Puma's latest workout shoe uses firmer NITROFOAM and a wider platform to tackle the toughest hybrid workouts

The Activate NITRO TR HYROX is designed for the months of preparation before race day, not just the event itself

I trained with a professional Hyrox athlete and this is how hard it was

Eleanor Fleming joined Red Bull and Hyrox athlete Jake Dearden for a one-to-one training session in London.

The Independent UK

Fitness Tourism Is Booming—How Working Out On Your Holiday Became the Ultimate Status Symbol

Meet the new movement defining how we travel.

Marie Claire

Zepp Health Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Zepp Health (NYSE:ZEPP) reported a stronger start to 2026, with management pointing to new Amazfit product launches, a higher-end product mix and expanding positioning in hybrid training as the main drivers of first-quarter growth. On the company’s earnings call, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

MarketBeat

Hybrid training: is this the secret to getting fitter and stronger?

Whether it’s Hyrox or CrossFit, some of this century’s biggest exercise trends have one thing in common: combining cardio with strength training. Here’s how to do it

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‘At certain points, I had to stop entirely’: what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

The Conversation

Hyrox is booming worldwide – here’s how to train for this race safely and effectively

Once a niche challenge for hardcore athletes, Hyrox has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends worldwide. It blends elements of endurance running with functional strength work in a way that appeals to both strength and cardio enthusiasts.

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 review: flagship battery life at a fraction of Garmin’s price

With expedition-ready hardware and refined navigation, the T-Rex Ultra 2 aims to bring Fenix-level features to a far lower price point

TechRadar

I tested this budget, subscription-free fitness tracker and it actually offers Whoop some serious competition – especially in terms of value

We tested the Amazfit Helio Strap in the wild, and found it every inch the Whoop competitor at a very reasonable price.

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Adidas Dropset 4 review: A safer bet than it looks

A gym all-rounder with CrossFit ambitions, tested in real training sessions

The Guardian - UK

Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond

Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year’s charity challenges

The Independent UK

If you loved Physical: Asia, you might like the World Fitness Project – here’s all you need to know

Hyrox, Physical: Asia and other fitness competitions are likely dominating your Instagram feed, but a new contender has entered the ring.

The Independent UK

This is how I shaved 13 minutes off my Hyrox time in just six months

My first Hyrox race was a disaster. But with five simple tweaks, I enjoyed a completely different experience just six months later.

Fortune

The key to work-life balance is loving what you do, says the CEO of $140 million fitness brand: 'For me, work is not a punishment'

A former endurance impresario turned startup boss, HYROX CEO Christian Toetzke argues that loving your work is the only sustainable way to live.

5 truths everyone should know about Hyrox, according to a champion

Megan Jacoby has delivered some gold

The Guardian - UK

Boom in fitness events as gym-goers seek out connection and competition

Online tribes spring up around high-intensity events such as Hyrox as fitness becomes more social

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