Filipino Coaches
Verified coaches and competitive athletes who can take your HYROX training to the next level. All credentials have been fact-checked.
Mauro Lumba
HYROX Pro Athlete & GRIN Method Coach
📍 Metro Manila
Philippine HYROX Pro Men record holder with a time of 1:10:56 set in Osaka. Ranked top 9 worldwide in sled pull. GRIN Method certified coach at Gold's Gym x Metcon. Muay Thai national team bronze medalist and Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner.
Key Achievements
▸PH Pro Men Record: 1:10:56 (Osaka)
▸Top 9 Worldwide Sled Pull
▸Muay Thai National Bronze Medalist
▸Century Tuna Superbods 2014
Gabb Rosario
Sports Scientist & HYROX Pro Athlete
📍 Metro Manila
UST Sports Science graduate, CFSC and XPS certified strength coach. Philippines' fastest HYROX Pro record holder with a 1:16 debut in Seoul. Set the first sub-1 hour Filipino men's doubles finish (58:07 with Nico Bolzico, Singapore). Multiple PH HYROX records including open singles (1:05:27, Bangkok) and 2nd place overall Mixed Doubles (1:01:33 with Marites Nocyao, Bangkok). Owner of Strive Fitness and Performance.
Key Achievements
▸PH Pro Record: 1:16 (Seoul Debut)
▸First Sub-1hr PH Men's Doubles: 58:07 (Singapore, with Nico Bolzico)
▸PH Open Singles: 1:05:27 (Bangkok)
▸2nd Place Mixed Doubles Bangkok: 1:01:33 (with Marites Nocyao)
▸Strive Fitness and Performance Owner
Justin Hernandez
CrossFit Games Athlete & HYROX Coach
📍 Metro Manila
First Filipino male CrossFit Games athlete (85th, 2019) and 4x CrossFit Open National Champion. Captain of Team Philippines in Netflix's Physical: Asia (2025), replacing Manny Pacquiao. Now coaching HYROX athletes at Gold's Gym x Metcon in McKinley Hill, Taguig. A self-described 'hybrid athlete' blending bodybuilding, CrossFit, and endurance training.
Key Achievements
▸First Filipino Male CrossFit Games Athlete (85th, 2019)
▸4x PH CrossFit Open National Champion (2017-2020)
▸Team Philippines Captain — Physical: Asia 2025
Tinoy Borromeo
GRIN Method Coach & HYROX Athlete
📍 Metro Manila
GRIN Method certified coach at Gold's Gym x Metcon. NASM CPT with a unique background as a commercial pilot and professional model. Competed in the H-700 HYROX simulation challenge at the Gold's Gym x Metcon launch alongside Mauro Lumba. Brings systematic, data-driven approach to HYROX preparation.
Key Achievements
▸GRIN Method Certified Coach at Gold's Gym x Metcon
▸H-700 Challenge Competitor
Alvheen Crudo
Strength & Conditioning Coach
📍 Subic Bay, Zambales
CSCS-certified coach based at Le Charme Fitness in Subic Bay. Specializes in functional fitness programming suitable for HYROX preparation in a semi-outdoor training environment. Note: limited public footprint — credentials self-reported.
“Train for the race, not just the gym.”