HYROX Training Gear in South Africa That Meets Standard Requirements

Functional fitness pays off in health and performance, but a consistent, global race standard is what truly reveals progress. HYROX delivers exactly that: 8 x 1-km runs interspersed with 8 stations (SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, RowErg, Farmer’s Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls). Whether you’re chasing podiums or bragging rights, HYROX training gear in South Africa must align with race specifications to remove guesswork and prevent race-day surprises.

HYROX Training Gear in South Africa: Why Standards Matter

HYROX’s fixed format makes comparisons meaningful across cities and seasons if you train to the same specs you’ll meet on the course. Loads, distances, and reps are standardised by division. Practising with correct HYROX training equipment builds not only capacity, but confidence in pacing, transitions, and technique.

HYROX Divisions: Typical Loads and Distances

 Use the guide below to plan sessions and choose equipment that matches your division.

DIVISION	WOMEN OPEN	MEN/WOMEN PRO	MEN PRO
SkiErg	1000m	1000m	1000m
Sled Push 4 x 12.5m	102kg incl. sled	152kg incl. sled	202kg incl. sled
Sled Pull 4 x 12.5m	78kg incl. sled	103kg incl. sled	153kg incl. sled
Burpee Broad Jump	80m	80m	80m
Rowing	1000m	1000m	1000m
Farmer’s Carry 200m	2 x 16kg kettlebells	2 x 24kg kettlebells	2 x 32kg kettlebells
Lunges 100m	10kg sandbag	20kg sandbag	30kg sandbag
Wall Balls 100 reps	4kg	6kg	9kg

HYROX Training Equipment That Meets the Standard

Sleds (Push and Pull)

Sleds are competition-grade frames engineered for stability under load. Pair them with our Competition Power Rope to mirror the Sled Pull mechanics, hand transitions, and footwork you’ll use on the course.

Wall Balls

Wall balls are made of a durable PVC outer with double-stitched seams to maintain shape and balance during high-volume sets. Available in 4 kg, 6 kg and 9 kg to match Women Open, Pro, and Men Pro wall-ball standards.

Sandbags

Grip-friendly, highly durable sandbags are available in 10 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg, and are aligned to HYROX lunge standards across divisions. Use them for Sandbag Lunges and mixed station pairings (run > lunges) to build posture, cadence, and breathing control under load.

Concept2 RowErg and SkiErg

As the official Concept2 distributor in Africa, REBEL Elite Fitness supplies the benchmark Ergs used globally. The RowErg and SkiErg are core race stations and indispensable for developing aerobic economy, rhythm, and repeatable splits. Blend intervals (e.g., 6 × 500 m) with tempo work to refine technique and transitions.

Programming Notes for Standards-Aligned Prep

Surface awareness: Sled friction varies by venue; train across light/medium/heavy ranges so race day never feels foreign.

Transition discipline: Rehearse grips, set-ups, and first reps. Seconds saved across 8 stations compound fast.

Pacing hierarchy: Protect form in the middle stations (RowErg, Farmer’s Carry, Lunges) to finish cleanly on Wall Balls.

REBEL is Your Go-To Supplier of HYROX Training Gear in South Africa

All essential HYROX training equipment, including sleds, ropes, bumper plates, wall balls, sandbags, and Concept2 Ergs, is available via REBEL’s store. Choosing REBEL means you’re backed by a team that understands the demands of hybrid racing and how to translate standards into day-to-day training.

Train the same way you’ll race. Match division loads, rehearse transitions, and build economy on the RowErg and SkiErg. With standards-ready HYROX training gear in South Africa from REBEL and the proven Concept2 Ergs, your preparation will feel familiar when the buzzer sounds, and your performance will show it. Shop your race-ready gear now.