LEMON GYM becomes the partner of HYROX RIGA

For the second year in a row, Riga will host an international-scale fitness event — HYROX RIGA will take place on May 30–31 at the International Exhibition Centre in Ķīpsala. This year, the competition has gained new momentum and scale, as LEMON GYM has become the event’s title partner, with its name also included in the official competition title.

One of the HYROX RIGA organizers, Rokas Milevičius, emphasizes that this partnership is significant both for the growth of the competition in Latvia and for the development of HYROX in the Baltic region:

“It is a true honor and great pleasure that LEMON GYM is becoming the title partner of HYROX RIGA. LEMON GYM is a fast-growing, ambitious fitness club chain with 28 clubs across all three Baltic states, and its pace of development, mindset, and energy strongly resonate with the DNA of HYROX. This is not just a brand — LEMON GYM is already truly living the HYROX philosophy today. We share a common mission: to build a strong, healthy, and goal-oriented society, to inspire people to move more, and to make sport a lifestyle for an ever-growing part of the population.”

This partnership marks a new chapter: LEMON GYM’s involvement as the title partner will help strengthen HYROX’s presence in Latvia, raise the event’s ambitions, and at the same time inspire more and more people to test themselves in a format that has gained popularity worldwide.

What is HYROX and why is it so Popular?

HYROX is one of the fastest-growing fitness competition formats in the world, combining running and functional strength exercises into a single, standardized structure. The format was created in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany, and in a short time has evolved into a global movement.

The competition concept is both simple and demanding: 8 km of running, divided into segments, combined with 8 functional workout stations — pushing, pulling, throwing, lifting, and other endurance-based challenges. The standardized format is HYROX’s greatest strength: in every city around the world, athletes compete under identical conditions, results are directly comparable, and progress is measurable.

HYROX competitions are developing particularly rapidly in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, where events attract tens of thousands of participants and spectators. Interest continues to grow across the rest of Europe as well. It is a format that appeals equally to first-time HYROX participants and to experienced athletes striving for personal bests.

HYROX Debut in Riga: a strong start in Latvia

HYROX took place in Riga for the first time in 2025, becoming the first event of its kind in the Baltics. The debut was impressive—over 3,000 athletes participated in the competition. Participants came not only from the Baltic countries but also from a wide range of European nations, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the Netherlands, as well as from the USA and Canada. The United Kingdom was the most widely represented, while athletes from Lithuania and Estonia were particularly active in the Baltic region, together with Latvian participants forming the most dynamic and prominent regional presence in the competition.

Categories – how to find the right race for you

HYROX offers several main categories, allowing participants to choose a race that suits their fitness level and competitive style:

• Open (Individual) – standard distances and workloads, suitable for beginners;
• Pro (Individual) – for experienced athletes ready to compete at higher intensity and workload;
• Doubles – a two-person race format where teammates complete the distance together but can divide functional exercises between them; available at both Open and Pro levels;
• Relay – a four-person team race, with the workload split into segments.

To ensure fair competition, races are also organized by gender and age groups.

LEMON GYM Workouts to Prepare for HYROX RIGA

LEMON GYM is already actively developing the HYROX direction, and specialized HYROX group workouts are currently held at LEMON GYM Akropole. These sessions are designed to help athletes prepare effectively for HYROX competitions, while also improving overall fitness, endurance, and strength.

LEMON GYM trainer Ieva Kušnere, who leads the specialized HYROX workouts, emphasizes the practical value of this format and its impact on everyday well-being:

“People who come to the gym often have goals—not always weight loss or muscle gain, but a desire to feel good daily, be strong, agile, and enjoy free movement. I believe HYROX workouts are the optimal, balanced, and safe way to improve well-being, strengthen the body, and boost energy. Simply put—they prepare you for life.”

Ieva also admits that HYROX is addictive because it provides strong internal motivation:

“Trust me—once you try HYROX, stopping is difficult: it becomes a pleasant, legitimate addiction because you want more—again, better, stronger. I’ve personally competed in three HYROX events and know how captivating this format is: competing alone, you test your endurance, limits, and courage, overcoming doubts and proving to yourself that you can do more than you thought. Competing as a pair, you become a team capable of anything, being a strong shoulder for each other. And at the finish line, the feeling is like a gold medal—even if the podium isn’t yours, you are a winner to yourself, and your body rejoices with joy.”

LEMON GYM trainer Dace Alpa also highlights that HYROX is an experience where the focus is not just on time, but on what you feel during and after the race:

“HYROX is one of those experiences you remember long after the finish. The happiness hormones stay with you. I don’t know how it is in the elite group—there might be a strong competitive spirit—but in the amateur group, you compete only with yourself. You test yourself throughout the entire HYROX course. Every kilometer is challenging, and nearly every station pushes you out of your comfort zone. You meet fatigue and still keep going. There’s no feeling of ‘I can’t anymore’—you simply keep moving forward. And the HYROX atmosphere is unique. Supportive spectators, motivating posters, noise, energy, the feeling that the entire hall is breathing with you. Participating in HYROX is definitely one of the most memorable moments of life.”

Tickets and Participation

Participation in LEMON GYM HYROX RIGA can be purchased from January 16 on the official HYROX website: https://hyrox.com/event/hyrox-riga/

Organizers encourage booking early, as spots in each category are limited, while interest in HYROX in Latvia grows every year.

LEMON GYM HYROX RIGA is an opportunity to push your limits, experience a world-class atmosphere, and become part of a movement that inspires thousands of people worldwide.