GPC Gym takes on HYROX Berlin 2025!

21st May 2025

48 hours in Berlin. My third Hyrox race. Another reminder of exactly why I built GPC Gym.

Taking on Hyrox Berlin 2025 in the Hyrox Doubles category wasn’t just a competition for me—it was a personal milestone. It reflected everything I believe in as a qualified Foundation Hyrox coach, an athlete, and as the founder of a functional fitness gym built around group training, resilience, and community.

Why I Keep Coming Back to Hyrox and Hybrid Training

For those unfamiliar, Hyrox is a global fitness race designed to test your mental and physical limits. It features eight intense Hyrox stations, each one separated by a 1km run. We’re talking about sled pushes, wall balls, ski-ergs, burpee broad jumps—movements that demand full-body strength and endurance.

The Hyrox sled push weight alone is a challenge that forces you to dig deep. But for me, it’s not just about the reps or the race time. It’s about what Hyrox brings out of you—and who you become in the process.That’s why I competed in Hyrox Doubles this time. There’s something incredibly powerful about sharing that course with someone beside you—splitting the work, syncing your energy, and lifting each other when things get tough. It felt like the perfect reflection of what we do at GPC Gym every single day.

How Group Training Got Me Here

This journey didn’t start with a race. It started on the gym floor. I’ve been in those early morning and evening sessions, side by side with our members, sweating through every rep of a tough Hyrox workout (Hybrid training) or grinding through a heavy sled push. I’ve needed support. I’ve needed encouragement. And I’ve been lucky enough to receive it—unconditionally—from the community we’ve built at GPC.

That’s exactly why I founded this Coventry-based gym in the first place. I wanted to create more than just a place to train. I wanted to build a space where people become more—more resilient, more connected, more confident—together. Hyrox has helped me grow as an individual. But group training is what gave me the strength to take the first step.

What Berlin Taught Me (Again)

Berlin reminded me what we’re really doing at GPC. It’s not just about fitness. It’s about transformation. We train to lift heavier, move faster and feel better—but also to show up for each other. Whether someone is chasing their first race or looking to complete a full Hyrox doubles with confidence, the environment we’ve created gives people the courage to go for it. I came back from Germany inspired, recharged, and more committed than ever to what we’re doing at GPC Gym. And yes, I'm straight back into our group sessions, because that’s where the real magic happens.

Ready to Start Your Own Hyrox and Hybrid Fitness Journey?

If you’ve been watching Hyrox from the sidelines and wondering if it’s for you, let me tell you—it is. You don’t need to be elite. You just need to start. We specialise in Hyrox style workouts, without the price tag. Hybrid Training is for everyone and anyone! 

At GPC, we’ve built specific Hyrox event training plans and structured hybrid training sessions to help you build the strength, stamina, and mindset needed to complete your first race—or improve your next one. Whether you’re prepping for Hyrox Doubles, tackling solo, or just curious about the format, we’ve got the coaching, community, and support to get you there.

If you’re looking for hybrid training or have signed up for Hyrox Birmingham 2025, our gym in Coventry is ready and waiting for you to come and join us! Try a session. Ask questions. Or just come have a look around. I’d love to meet you and help you take the first step on your journey—whether it leads to Berlin or simply back to yourself.

Here’s to the next challenge.

– Gemma
Founder & Head Coach, GPC Gym