Adding a Hyrox training zone to an existing box
Adding a Hyrox training zone to an existing box is mostly a floor space problem, not an equipment problem, and the equipment list is short enough that the decision turns on whether you can dedicate 50 to 70 square metres without cannibalising your existing classes. The format has grown quickly across Europe since 2023 and it brings in a membership that a pure functional fitness box does not reach: endurance athletes, former competitors, triathlon and trail runners. This guide covers the eight competition stations, what each one requires on the floor, a costed equipment list and the layout compromises every box has to make.
What the format demands
Hyrox combines eight kilometres of running, in one kilometre segments, with eight standardised functional stations. The stations are fixed, which is what makes equipping for it straightforward compared with general functional training.
| Station | Standard distance or volume | Equipment required |
|---|---|---|
| Ski ergometer | 1,000 m | One ski ergometer, two preferred |
| Sled push | 50 m | Loadable sled, 102 kg men and 75 kg women, on a synthetic turf lane |
| Sled pull | 50 m | Same sled and lane, plus a pulling rope of at least 15 mm |
| Burpee broad jump | 80 m | Rubber tile at 30 mm minimum with a marked line |
| Rowing | 1,000 m | One rowing ergometer, two preferred |
| Farmer’s carry | 200 m | Heavy kettlebells, 16 to 32 kg, and a walking route |
| Sandbag lunges | 100 m | Fixed load sandbags, 20 kg women and 30 kg men |
| Wall balls | 100 repetitions | Smooth reinforced wall, targets at 2.75 m and 3 m, balls at 6 and 9 kg |
Those are the Open format loads and distances. Doubles, Pro and Elite formats increase the loads, so a training zone should carry Open loads as the baseline and add heavier accessories for experienced athletes.
The sled lane: the one compromise nobody avoids
This is where published equipment lists contradict themselves, including our own French guidance, which in the same document specifies a 50 m turf lane for the sled stations and a 12 m lane in the summary equipment list. Both statements cannot describe the same installation.
The resolution is straightforward once stated plainly. Very few boxes have 50 linear metres available, so a training zone uses a shorter lane, typically 12 to 20 m, and athletes complete the distance in repeats with a turnaround. That trains the movement and the load but not the continuous 50 m effort, and athletes should know it. If you are building a competition grade venue rather than a training zone, the 50 m lane is not optional and the space requirement changes completely. Decide which of the two you are building before you order turf.
Costed equipment list
Prices excluding VAT from our current catalogue, for a training zone rather than a competition venue.
| Item | Reference | Price excluding VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Ski ergometer | Ziva Velocity professional ski ergometer | 1,550 EUR |
| Rowing ergometer | Ziva Velocity professional magnetic rower | 1,350 EUR |
| Sled lane, 15 m | Artificial turf sled track | 1,030 EUR |
| Sprint and sled lane, 20 m by 2 m | Artificial turf cross training track | 2,750 EUR |
| Sprint lane turf, priced per m2 | Cross training and Hyrox sprint lane | 33 EUR per m2 |
| Kettlebell, 24 kg | Bodytone cast iron | 179 EUR |
| Zone flooring, 40 mm training tile | Per m2 | 38.50 EUR |
Sleds, sandbags, wall balls and pulling ropes are quoted per specification, since load configuration varies. A complete training zone typically lands between 10,000 and 18,000 EUR excluding VAT for equipment, before flooring and installation. Add the flooring and the installation and a realistic all in figure for a 60 square metre zone is 14,500 to 25,000 EUR excluding VAT.
Fitting it into a working box
| Zone element | Area | Layout note |
|---|---|---|
| Ergometer bank | 4 to 8 m2 | 1 m2 per ski erg, 3 m2 per rower including clearance |
| Sled lane | 24 to 40 m2 | 12 to 20 m long by 2 m wide, with turnaround space at both ends |
| Burpee and lunge area | 15 to 20 m2 | Can overlap the existing functional floor outside class times |
| Wall ball wall | 4 to 6 m2 of clear wall | Needs a smooth reinforced surface and marked target heights |
| Storage | 3 to 4 m2 | Kettlebells, sandbags and balls, close to the zone |
The sled lane is the item that forces the decision. It is long, it cannot be shared with a rig and it cannot be folded away. In most retrofits it runs along the longest clear wall, which usually means relocating storage or a rig section. The ergometer bank, by contrast, is easy: it slots into a cardio row and serves general classes when the Hyrox group is not training.
Commercial reasoning before equipment reasoning
The zone only pays if it brings a new membership rather than redistributing the one you have. Three questions decide it. Is there a Hyrox event within reasonable travelling distance of your catchment, since event proximity drives training demand more than anything else. Do you have coaching capacity for a distinct programme, because the training is pacing led and differs from a standard class. And can you protect the sled lane during peak class times, since a lane used as overflow floor space at 18:30 stops being a Hyrox zone.
Standards and floor protection
Indoor training equipment for commercial use conforms to EN ISO 20957. Under the 2024 revision of part 1, class S covers professional and commercial use, class H covers domestic use, class I designates inclusive equipment and classes A, B and C describe accuracy. On the floor itself, the burpee broad jump and lunge areas need at least 30 mm of rubber tile, and the sled lane needs turf laid over a sound, level substrate: a sled dragged over a lifting turf edge damages both the turf and the floor beneath it.
Frequently asked questions
How much space do we really need?
Fifty to seventy square metres for a credible training zone, dominated by the sled lane. Below 40 square metres you can train the stations but not in a way that resembles the event, and members will notice.
One ergometer or two of each?
Start with one ski ergometer and one rower and add the second of each when class sizes justify it. Two of each turns a queue into a rotation and is the first upgrade most boxes make within a year.
Can we use our existing rowers?
Yes, if they are commercial specification and in good condition. The ski ergometer is the piece most boxes do not already own, and it is also the station that most differentiates the training offer from a standard functional class.
Does the zone need dedicated flooring?
The jumping and lunge areas do, at 30 mm minimum. The sled lane needs turf. The ergometer bank can sit on existing flooring, provided it is level and the machines do not creep during use.
What about competition compliance?
A training zone is not a competition venue and does not need to replicate official distances. If your ambition is to host events, the requirements change substantially, particularly on lane length and running circuit, and the venue specification should be established with the event organiser before any equipment is ordered.
Specify your Hyrox training zone
Light In Fitness has equipped more than 500 facilities since 2013 from Tours, France, and supplies cross training and Hyrox compatible equipment with European stock and a 48 working hour service commitment. Send us your floor plan with the clear wall lengths marked and you will receive a costed zone layout within 24 working hours. Stock items ship in 5 to 10 working days to France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, with export quoted per project. See crossfit and Hyrox cages and power sleds, or request a quote.
