🌎 In this episode, host Mateo Lopez sits down with Conor Oakley from Forged Fitness to talk about one of the fastest-growing trends in fitness — HYROX. After nearly a decade as a CrossFit affiliate, Conor rebranded his gym and became Ottawa’s first HYROX partner.
Mateo digs into how Conor made the switch, what it takes to integrate HYROX without losing your existing members, and why this model might be one of the best new opportunities for gym owners.
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🔥 Show Notes:
(0:00) HYROX Trend and Gym World Introduction
(2:34) Transitioning to HYROX
(4:12) Impact on Existing Members and Introduction Strategy
(9:18) Marketing and Retention Strategies
(20:25) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/)
(24:25) Challenges and Opportunities in the Market
(26:03) Class Management and Staff Training
(30:18) Community Events and Competitions
(36:57) Future Plans and Expansion
(43:44) Final Thoughts and Contact Information