We tried 2025’s biggest fitness trends from padel to Hyrox – here's what we thought

From reformer pilates to Hyrox, padel, barre and somatic movement - the Irish Examiner's lifestyle team put this year's viral fitness trends to the test

Denise O'Donoghue, Breda Graham, Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Irene Feighan try some of 2025's biggest fitness trends

Vickie tries... Hyrox

Vickie Maye was welcomed and encouraged by Eimear McGuinness and Ciara Staunton who have been training together at KJ Strength and Performance located at Carrigaline Industrial Estate, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins.