Pretty Huge opens HYROX Training Area in Manila with full SkiErg and simulation setup

Pretty Huge has opened a dedicated HYROX Training Area in Bonifacio Global City, adding another race-specific training site to Manila’s fast-growing functional fitness market. Philstar reported on May 20 that the multi-sports facility officially introduced the new area with a full simulation setup that includes SkiErg machines, sleds, turf and functional training stations. The venue is intended for athletes preparing for HYROX, the indoor fitness race built around running and repeated workout stations. Bookings and classes are already being offered, according to the report and class listings. ### What exactly did Pretty Huge open in Manila? Pretty Huge said the new area is a HYROX Training Area inside its Bonifacio Global City facility, according to Philstar. The setup includes the core pieces athletes would expect in race preparation: SkiErg machines, sleds, turf and functional stations that allow users to rehearse event-style efforts. Philstar described the space as a “full Hyrox simulation setup,” a phrase that matters because HYROX training is typically built around repeated transitions between running and functional work. The report did not list every station in the room, but it said the facility was designed to simulate competition elements rather than operate as a general-purpose gym floor. (philstar.com) ### Why does a SkiErg-and-sled setup matter for HYROX athletes? HYROX is a race format that combines running with fixed workout stations, and Manila athletes have been looking for places that mirror those demands more closely. Philstar’s description of SkiErg machines, sleds and turf points to the pieces most commonly associated with HYROX-style preparation: machine work, pushing and pulling resistance, and repeated movement across marked lanes. (philstar.com) Philstar has separately reported on Filipino HYROX competition, including April coverage of record-setting athlete Gabb Rosario, a sign that the local scene already has competitive participants as training infrastructure expands. In February, Philstar’s Cebu affiliate also reported on a first HYROX 365 training-club event in Lapu-Lapu City. (philstar.com) ### Is this the first HYROX-focused facility in the Philippines? Philstar reported in May 2025 that Gold’s Gym opened a HYROX training facility at Venice Grand Canal in Taguig. That earlier site was described as a 750-square-meter hub with specialized equipment for race preparation. The Pretty Huge opening adds another named Manila-area training venue rather than introducing the category for the first time. (philstar.com) What is new here is the addition of a dedicated simulation area at Pretty Huge’s own complex in Bonifacio Global City, broadening the number of places where athletes can practice race-style sessions. (qa.philstar.com) ### What do the classes look like in practice? Lokal Active, which lists HYROX programming on its site, describes the class as a structured workout that blends running and functional exercises and says it is suitable for different fitness levels. The site lists the HYROX class at one hour and prices it at ₱1,000. Lokal Active’s recent class posts show the format in concrete terms. (philstar.com) A May 19 session included barbell strict press, renegade rows, push-ups and a run, while an April 21 session included sled push work and assault-bike conditioning. Those examples suggest classes are being programmed around the same mix of strength, carries, machine work and running transitions associated with HYROX preparation. (lokalactive.ph) ### Where can athletes book, and what happens next? Lokal Active’s booking page shows HYROX classes are available now through its Quezon City site, with contact details and operating hours posted online. The class page lists Aero Center, 612 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, and says bookings can be made directly through the service page. Philstar’s May 20 report said Pretty Huge’s HYROX Training Area is now open in Bonifacio Global City, while Lokal Active’s live schedule indicates Manila-area athletes already have bookable sessions as of May 21. (lokalactive.ph) (philstar.com) (lokalactive.ph)