Kinetix Strength Studio (KSS), the newest brand from the Strength in Movement Group, marked its official opening on Oct. 13, 2026, by putting hybrid racers through a four-station test of strength and stamina.

The studio, located on the 4th floor of The Podium in Ortigas, was opened by the Strength in Movement (SIM) Group, the same team behind Kinetix Lab, Kinetix+, Kinetix Kids, Kinetix Kitchen, and Polarity Wellness Club. Each brand covers a different aspect of training and recovery, ranging from sports science-led strength and conditioning to physiotherapy. KSS adds group strength training to the lineup, rounding out an ecosystem where members can move between training, recovery, and wellness services under one group.

Strength Built in a Crew

"At KSS, we believe that strength is a group sport," said Coach Marc Amil, branch manager of Kinetix Strength Studio.

Members train in a crew, with a coach staying nearby to check form and keep the pace up. "We focus on the social side of strength training, giving each person the experience of being part of a team through our signature and hybrid classes," Coach Marc said.

KSS also works closely with its sister brands, so the coaching follows the same sports science approach. "Our classes are grounded in science and led by coaches with backgrounds in sports science," Coach Marc said.

Classes for Every Level

Beginners train in the same classes as advanced and elite athletes. "Our classes are designed around a strength cycle, so everyone can progress at their own pace," he explained.

Outside of scheduled classes, members can use open gym time set up for hybrid sports simulation. "Our hybrid open gym time lets athletes experience a race-like environment, which helps them prepare for upcoming events," he added.

For those new to the sport, hybrid racing pairs running with functional strength stations, testing stamina and power in a single event the same structure behind KSS's launch-day course and its race-style open gym setup.

Racing on Day One

The launch event began with a ribbon cutting, then moved into a friendly race simulation with invited hybrid sport enthusiasts and racers, who took part in the Record Breakers Physical Fitness Test Hybrid Race Simulation. Before the first wave of participants hit the turf, SIM Group's group training supervisor, Coach Antish Gaspar, briefed the attendees and conducted a warm-up session.

Racers ran in pairs across three waves, with each pair required to clear four stations in order. The course opened with a 500-meter run, followed by a 250-meter SkiErg. Next came a 15-meter sled push, with women pushing 102 kilos and men pushing 152 kilos. The final station called for 15 dumbbell squat thrusts, using 15-pound dumbbells for women and 25-pound dumbbells for men.

Coaches manned every station to count reps and step in when racers needed help, while DJ Vant kept the room energized with a race-ready set.

James Licauco and Keano Aniban posted the fastest time of the day to take first place, while Ice Escarilla and Simon Abraham finished as runners-up.

After the final wave crossed the finish line, racers swapped sleds and SkiErgs for something slower. KSS coaches led guests on an Afterparty Tour of the studio, with recovery stops set up along the way.

"We promise a full experience that combines the excitement of team sports with personal athletic growth," Coach Marc shared. "What makes us different is the fun and positive energy we bring."

Partners Behind the Launch

Partners for the launch included H Proper Coffee Roasters, Coze Skin, Zeal, Fox's Candy, and Nike Perfume, with support from SIM Group brands Polarity Wellness Club, Kinetix Lab, Kinetix+, and Kinetix Kitchen.

Kinetix Strength Studio is located on the 4th floor of The Podium, Ortigas Business District, Mandaluyong City. Class schedules and updates, including the hybrid open gym sessions for athletes preparing for upcoming races, are available through KSS's Instagram account (@kinetixstrengthstudio) and Facebook page.