Cover Hyrox athletes, including (from left) Minho, Amotti, Choi Seung-yeon and Hong Beom-seok, are redefining hybrid fitness with their inspiring training content and competitive achievements (Photo: Instagram/ @amottivation)
Hyrox athletes, including (from left) Minho, Amotti, Choi Seung-yeon and Hong Beom-seok, are redefining hybrid fitness with their inspiring training content and competitive achievements (Photo: Instagram/ @amottivation)
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From ‘Physical: Asia’ stars to world record holders, these hyrox athletes will transform your approach to fitness in 2026
Hyrox has exploded across the global fitness scene, shifting from a niche race format into a benchmark for how people now train, compete and set goals. The format is simple and unforgiving: eight kilometres of running, eight fixed workout stations and nowhere to hide.
As the sport grows, so does the ecosystem around it. These eight athletes don’t just race Hyrox; they run YouTube channels that document the work behind the results: training blocks, trade-offs, setbacks and race-day reality. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just trying to stay consistent, each channel offers a clear view of what functional fitness looks like in 2026.
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Amotti: the happy warrior
Above Amotti blends gruelling training sessions with infectious positivity in his YouTube vlogs
Winner of Physical: 100 Season 2 and Team Korea member in Physical: Asia, Amotti has built his Amottivation brand on joyful suffering. His recent second-place finish at Hyrox Singapore 2025 with partner Choi Seung-yeon showcased his elite capabilities. His vlogs blend gruelling CrossFit sessions with Korean mukbang-style eating videos, creating an infectious positivity that reframes fitness as privilege rather than punishment—perfect for those dreading January resolutions.
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Lauren Weeks: the efficient champion
Above Lauren Weeks is a three-time Hyrox World Champion who balances elite training with motherhood
Three-time Hyrox World Champion Lauren Weeks demolishes the “no time” excuse. Her “Raw and Honest” video documents training whilst managing a toddler, offering practical insights into threshold zones, recovery protocols and postpartum performance. She vlogs her preparations for World Championships whilst navigating nap schedules and family chaos. For time-strapped parents questioning whether elite fitness is achievable, Weeks provides the blueprint—and proves sustainable high performance doesn’t require sacrificing family life.
Jake Dearden: the professor
Above Jake Dearden holds multiple Hyrox Pro Doubles World Records and shares detailed training strategies
UK-based Jake Dearden, holder of multiple Pro Doubles World Records, transforms Hyrox into a science. In a video series in collaboration with Puma, he improved his running efficiency whilst maintaining formidable strength. His videos dissect splits, transition efficiency and pacing strategies with precision. Collaborations with pros like Hunter McIntyre add credibility, whilst his technical breakdowns appeal to Strava-obsessed athletes who optimise training through data rather than intuition alone.
Minho: the passionate K-pop idol
Above Shinee member Minho transformed from K-pop idol to Hyrox competitor in 2025
Shinee’s Minho represents transformation potential. His YouTube channel documents his evolution from K-pop celebrity to genuine athlete, culminating in a second-place finish at Hyrox Singapore 2025 alongside mentor Hong Beom-seok. Videos like “Choi Minho finally becomes an athlete” capture pre-race anxiety and training montages with quality production. For beginners doubting their capabilities, Minho’s journey proves dedication can bridge the gap between amateur aspirations and competitive reality.
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Hunter McIntyre: the hype man
Above Hunter McIntyre is a Hyrox World Record holder known for his aggressive training approach
Hunter McIntyre owns multiple world records and the infamous “Biceps Win Races” philosophy. His content delivers pure testosterone-fuelled intensity: world record attempts and brutal training camps. His high-production vlogs showcase superhuman capacity—and the vomit-inducing volume required to achieve it. For men seeking proof that muscle and speed aren’t mutually exclusive, McIntyre represents the sport’s physical ceiling.
Hong Beom-seok: the general
Above Hong Beom-seok is a former special forces soldier and Hyrox Taipei 2024 men’s doubles champion
Former 707th Special Mission Group soldier Hong Beom-seok embodies military-grade consistency. The Hyrox Taipei 2024 men’s doubles champion and Physical: 100 Season 2 finalist provides technical mastery—running efficiency breakdowns, treadmill intervals and his elite 3:30 1000 m SkiErg time. His mentorship of Minho created a compelling master-apprentice narrative. Nicknamed “Tiger Stone”, his content features solitary training sessions reinforcing that discipline outlasts motivation. Perfect for viewers seeking routine and grit over flashy personality, Hong represents endurance through unwavering commitment.
Nick Bare: the movie director
Above Nick Bare pioneered the hybrid athlete movement and documents his journey cinematically
With 1.46 million subscribers, Nick Bare transformed fitness YouTube into cinematic art. His episodic “Hyrox Prep” series—complete with drone shots and narrative arcs—chronicles the “lift heavy, run fast” lifestyle he pioneered. As the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, he integrates business content with training, appealing to entrepreneurial audiences. His “Go One More” philosophy simplifies training into actionable grit. For aesthetics-focused viewers wanting bodybuilder physiques with endurance runner capabilities, Bare validates that hybrid performance is visually inspiring.
Choi Seung-yeon: the powerhouse
Above Choi Seung-yeon is a role model for women seeking performance and strength
South Korea’s sole 2021 CrossFit Games female qualifier, Choi Seung-yeon shatters stereotypes. Her channel documents transitioning from CrossFit to endurance-focused Hyrox, including her second-place Singapore finish with Amotti. Videos featuring Ironman training and heavy lifting challenge traditional Asian beauty standards that celebrate thinness over strength. Her vlogs balance brutal training with lifestyle content. For women seeking performance-focused role models rather than weight-loss narratives, Choi proves that power and speed trump outdated aesthetics.
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After more than a decade in lifestyle media, Clifford has mastered the art of writing seriously about things that are fun—and writing fun things about people who take themselves very seriously. At Tatler Asia, he helped steer its flagship lists, Tatler’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish. And today, he leads T-Labs, Tatler Asia’s content innovation hub, where he continues the noble pursuit of lifestyle storytelling, spinning stories on wealth, entertainment, necessary style, Hallyu, Hollywood, beauty and more for audiences across Asia.
