The fitness competition or fitness race named Hyrox is currently becoming the new favorite among sports enthusiasts in Malang City. This phenomenon, which was previously popular in the capital city, is now starting to spread and significantly draw the enthusiasm of local residents.
One of the fitness centers experiencing the impact of this trend is Bengkel Riverside. Bengkel Riverside administrative staff, Arvinda Eka Putri, revealed that the Hyrox classes at her facility recorded a sharp spike in interest. The increase in membership at the fitness center reached 15 to 20 percent in recent times.
"Initially, they were just curious and wanted to try, but after feeling the benefits, many decided to join as official members," said Arvinda. She added that this trend not only attracts new faces, but also draws the interest of older members who previously focused on Crossfit training to start switching to Hyrox classes. Currently, the average number of class participants has increased from 40 to 60 people.
Furthermore, Arvinda dismissed the notion that Hyrox is an exclusive and expensive sport. Instead, this sport focuses on developing functional fitness that is highly relevant to daily activities, such as increasing physical strength to lift heavy objects or maintaining stamina so as not to get tired easily.
To accommodate the high demand, Bengkel Riverside has scheduled intensive classes, both in the morning and evening. The presence of a professional coach from France who is considered supportive is also an added value for participants looking to optimize their training program at the fitness center.
