We caught up with Urban Reform’s, Dean Ashton to find out more about the new Hyrox programme being offered at Exchange Quay.
What is Hyrox?
Hyrox is a competitive indoor fitness race that combines running and functional exercises whilst testing strength, endurance, power and coordination. The race format involves participants running 1km, followed by one functional workout station and this is then repeated eight times.
How does the introduction of Hyrox compliment and support your wider wellness work at Exchange Quay?
We have a team of experts at Urban Reform who offer many services which integrate physical, mental and social health. Services include health assessments, fitness classes, wellbeing workshops, rehabilitation support, and employee engagement events all of which are designed to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism, and build workplace resilience.
Based in the new wellbeing suite at Exchange Quay, the benefits of Hyrox include training on endurance, strength and flexibility as well as goal setting which, with this training method, can lead to individuals achieving increased self-discipline, improved time management and a sense of accomplishment – all of which they can use positively in their working day.
Why is the Exchange Quay campus a great fit for Urban Reform to offer a Hyrox programme?
Taking part in Hyrox training and racing is a great way to get involved in a community and particularly in this case at Exchange Quay, a community of professionals wanting to train and connect with others who share similar interests whilst managing busy work schedules.
The urban setting of Exchange Quay provides easy access to complete training as now we have the Hyrox facilities on site as well as the excellent transport links available, access is easier and more convenient.
Hyrox combines running and functional training so the wellbeing suite and the large number of open spaces at Exchange Quay will make the classes and races appealing with strong community interest to both newcomers as well as seasoned fitness professionals – a fitness challenge for all.
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Exchange Quay
19/06/2025