Last May 15, 2025, Gold’s Gym x Metcon unveiled its new training hub located at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City. An exclusive premium training destination for HYROX.
HYROX is a fitness racing format that has been gaining popularity all over the Asia, with fitness events drawing interest amongst participants in cities like Taipei and Bangkok, now being one of the fastest-growing fitness competition in the region.
Gold’s Gym newest 750 square-meter facility, which is located at the third floor of the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, features specialized equipment and training zones specifically optimized for HYROX preparation, establishin Gold’s Gym x Metcon as a leading destination for HYROX in the Philippines.
HYROX combines running with functional workouts in a standardized format: eight 1-kilometer runs, each followed by a different workout station including, rowing, sled pushing, and weighted wall balls. What’s great with is that HYROX maintains the same format worldwide, allowing a global competition of results.
The GRIN Method—a proprietary training system developed by fitness expert Anton Sietereales that has already produced significant results for competitive athletes.
Justin Hernandez, who made history as the first ever Filipino Male Crossfit Games Athlete and a four-time CrossFit Open National Champion representing the Philippines will be joining the coaching team.
During the media launch, the H-700 workout was showcased by the coaching team, a compact yet intense HYROX-style challenge combining endurance and strength. To introducet the racing format, two certified GRIN Method Coaches competed in a friendly head-to-head race; Tinoy Borromeo (commercial pilot and professional model) versus Mauro Lumba (Philippine Muay Thai bronze medalist and Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner). The timed challenge consisted of a 300m Run, 20 Bag-Facing Burpees, 300m Ski Erg, 20 Energy Bag Lunges, 40m Sled Push & Pull, and 20 Wall Balls.
Beyond HYROX-specific training, the McKinley Hill location features comprehensive facilities including traditional strength equipment, functional fitness zones, the BOOMBOX boxing club, and Cobrinha Manila Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club in the martial arts area, along with a premium recovery suite featuring ice baths and saunas for optimal performance and recovery.
To celebrate its opening, Gold’s Gym x Metcon is offering a limited Founding Membership Package for only PHP8,500 per month for the first 50 membership applicants. This package includes personalized GRIN Method programming specifically designed for performance enhancement, customized nutrition guidance, full use of thermal recovery suite (icebath and sauna), and exclusive Founding Member gear.
For more information, visit www.goldsgymxmetcon.com.
