Fit for All

This month, Hong Kong will host the Cigna Healthcare Hyrox Open Asian Championship. Tatler speaks to Gary Wan, the man behind the competition in Asia, about why it involves more than just fitness

By Tara Sobti.

Gary Wan, co-founder and managing director of the Hybrid Group, is no stranger to the world of fitness events. With over a decade of experience in organising sports and wellness activities, he’s now introducing the Hyrox competition—an indoor hybrid fitness racing event that alternates running with functional exercises—to Hong Kong. Known for pioneering events like the Spartan Race, the world’s number one obstacle run, in which participants wade through mud, crawl under barbed wire and toy with fire, and Iris: Your Escape, a yoga and wellness festival, Wan is set to once again redefine the fitness landscape in the city. “I’ve always dreamt of hosting indoor events, especially in Asia, where weather is a crucial factor,” Wan says. His passion for fitness and community engagement led him to Hyrox, a…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

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