Fitness Dating Apps Target Gym Singles at 1,300 Hyrox Races as Swiping Fatigue Grows
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Fitness Dating Apps Target Gym Singles at 1,300 Hyrox Races as Swiping Fatigue Grows
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Summary
Surf, Leg Day and Ateam are pitching dating through workouts, pairing singles at gyms or fitness events instead of standard swipe-based matching.
Hyrox races have become a showcase for the trend: Nicole Ho, 31, and D.C. Banks, 32, met on Surf and completed a mixed-doubles race together before exchanging numbers.
Users say the format exposes compatibility faster because exertion strips away curation—partners see each other under stress, taking turns and communicating in real time.
Leg Day launched in May with same-gym matching, while Surf has tied itself to Hyrox as the event series' official dating-app partner, extending the idea beyond traditional first dates.