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Kinetix brought its pop-up experience to Inertia Longevity Club at M1 Tower in Salcedo Village, Makati, on Aug. 3 for a session with the Just Show Up Run Club, also known as Rockwell Run Club, led by Ashley Cayuca.
The activity comes before Kinetix Strength Studio begins operations at Level 4 of The Podium in Ortigas CBD, Mandaluyong City, in September.
The setup
The runners completed a Hyrox-inspired workout combining strength, conditioning, endurance and teamwork, giving participants an opportunity to train outside their usual running environment.
The session was also Kinetix’s first group workout involving an outside community, making Just Show Up Run Club the first organization to experience the studio’s group-session format.
What they’re saying
“There’s a different kind of energy when you train together. You push harder, feed off each other’s energy, and surprise yourself with what you can do. Strength isn’t just about getting stronger on your own—it’s about showing up, pushing each other, and getting stronger together,” Strength in Movement Group group training supervisor Coach Antish Gaspar said in a press statement.
The bigger picture
The session reflects Kinetix’s emphasis on treating strength training as a collective activity rather than solely an individual pursuit. The workout used shared stations, intervals and repetitions to create a setting in which participants could draw motivation from others while testing their strength alongside their existing endurance capabilities.
What’s next
Ahead of its September opening, Kinetix is also operating a pop-up at UP Town Center along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, where customers can experience its classes. —Vanessa Hidalgo| Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
