EXPLAINING THE CRAZE
Millennials - those aged between 28 and 43 - CNA spoke to said Hyrox came up at a time when they were becoming more concerned for their health.
Digital content creator Kenneth Lee, for instance, went for a checkup at 30 which uncovered markers that were “quite alarming”. He vowed to start working out but was stymied by the pandemic temporarily closing gyms.
It was only in 2022 that he got a gym membership and when he found out about Hyrox the next year, his interest was piqued.
“Hyrox in terms of technique was more accessible to the general community, regardless of age,” said the 34-year-old.
Content creator Kenneth Lee participating in Hyrox on Jun 29, 2024. (Photos: Kenneth Lee)