What you will be able to decide by the end of this article
Hyrox combines running with eight functional stations, and anyone who wants to train seriously needs access to specific equipment as well as sufficient space. Not every fitness club meets these requirements, and the selection in Switzerland has grown since the races in Zürich and St. Gallen became fixtures in the calendar.
This overview shows you which equipment a club really must have, what to look for in the running space, and how to find a suitable option near you through a comparison. Afterwards you should hold a clear checklist in your hands and know which questions to ask a club before signing up.
We draw a clean line between what is supported by official sources and what remains a practical recommendation. For medical questions or an individually tailored training programme, please turn to qualified professionals.
Why functional training is relevant right now
The American College of Sports Medicine lists functional fitness training in its outlook on the 2026 trends as a workable approach to musculoskeletal health and motor control across all age groups. This kind of variable, conditionally demanding movement is linked to exactly what a Hyrox race requires.
Hyrox itself is a standardised format. The official rulebook for the 25/26 season sets out the order of the stations, the distances and the equipment specifications, so that a race in Zürich has the same structure as one abroad.
For training this means: anyone who knows the competition equipment and practises on it regularly can build up pace and efficiency in a more targeted way. The advantage of a well-equipped club lies precisely in this familiarity with the gear.
The equipment a club really must offer
A fitness club that describes itself as Hyrox-ready should be able to reproduce the central stations. The following selection is based on the official rulebook and on the actual requirements of a race.
- —SkiErg: for the ski segment, ideally in several units so that you do not have to keep waiting.
- —Sled: both for the sled push and the sled pull, with sufficient weight plates and a suitable surface.
- —Wall balls: balls in competition weight as well as a target marking at the correct height.
- —Rowing machine: for the row segment, likewise available in multiple units where possible.
- —Kettlebells and sandbags: for the farmer's carry and sandbag lunges in the appropriate weights.
- —Burpee broad jump area: a clearly usable strip of floor without obstacles.
Always confirm availability directly with the club, because equipment and the setup of a Hyrox zone can change. A phone call or a trial session clarifies faster than any website whether the gear is also free during your training times.
The running space is the most frequently underestimated factor
A Hyrox race consists half of running, eight kilometres in total, divided into laps between the stations. It is exactly this combination of running and station that can only be simulated when a club has usable running space.
The venue map for St. Gallen shows how stations, warm-up zones and running routes are arranged in the competition. This logic can be reproduced in training by defining a fixed lap and repeating it between the exercises.
Some clubs solve this with an indoor running track, others with treadmills or an adjacent outdoor area. Check whether the space is also free enough during peak times to complete a lap without interruption. Without this possibility you train the stations in isolation, but never the decisive transition between running and load.
The Swiss landscape around Hyrox
Switzerland has established its own races, among others in Zürich and in St. Gallen. For the 2026 edition in St. Gallen, Well Come Fit has taken on the title partnership, which underlines the growing anchoring of the format in the local market.
At the local level there are dedicated training centres. The Training Club Bern by SAVO is designated as an official Swiss Hyrox training location and offers original equipment as well as specially set up training areas.
Structured sports systems also integrate the format. The ASVZ programme offers functional performance training, with Hyrox training being taken up in individual facilities. This shows that Hyrox-style conditioning is arriving not only in premium clubs but also in shared structures.
For a broader look at the training methodology, our Hyrox Training Guide is worthwhile, as is the article on the benefits of functional training.
How to find a suitable club in a targeted way
Through vyvo, fitness clubs are curated and compared by features, so that you can narrow down an option with the equipment you need. Anyone looking for a place in a specific city will find a concrete starting point with our overview of clubs in Zürich.
Here is how the platform works in practice: you record your requirements, and find your perfect match. Through the Match Finder you define which criteria matter, such as the availability of specific equipment or sufficient running space.
The vyvo Score compares clubs relative to their own city and category. It does not average across the country, but places an option within its local environment. This lets you see how a club stands in relation to comparable providers in the same region.
If you want to get started directly, begin through the search and narrow the selection by location and desired equipment.
Your concrete next steps
Before you decide on a club, work through the following list. It helps you distinguish the substance of an option from the advertising.
- —Ask explicitly about the SkiErg, sled, wall balls, rowing machine and suitable weights.
- —Clarify whether usable running space is free during your training times.
- —Arrange a trial session and simulate a transition from running to station.
- —Check whether there are guided Hyrox sessions or experienced trainers.
- —Compare several clubs in your region before you sign a contract.
Note that the verifiable facts concern the standardisation of the format and its spread in Switzerland. Which training frequency and which load make sense for you is an individual question that you should clarify with a qualified professional. With a clear equipment checklist and a sober selection, you will find the environment in which your training really pays off for the race.
