How to Build a Hyrox-Ready Home Gym in Singapore: Compact, Efficient & Competition-Focused

How to Build a Hyrox-Ready Home Gym in Singapore: Compact, Efficient & Competition-Focused

Hyrox training is rapidly growing in Singapore, and more athletes now want to replicate race-specific workouts at home. Hyrox is unique — it blends functional strength, endurance, and repeated conditioning cycles. This means your home gym must support strength movements, cardio work, pulling/pushing patterns, and high-repetition transitions.

With proper planning and compact equipment, you can build a Hyrox-focused home gym even in limited condo or HDB spaces. At TheGreatCompany.co, we specialise in creating functional and space-efficient home setups, using smart equipment like NUO adjustable dumbbells, compact cardio machines, smart trainers, and now our all-in-one functional trainer — a full-body solution perfect for Hyrox-style training.

1. Essential Strength Tools for Hyrox Home Training

Hyrox workouts include lunges, sled pulls, carries, wall balls, and burpee variations, so your home strength equipment must be versatile and compact.

NUO Adjustable Dumbbells

A top choice for Hyrox athletes, NUO dumbbells (20/24/32/36/40kg) give you multiple weight options in one sleek system. Perfect for farmer carries, goblet lunges, deadlifts, overhead work, and dumbbell snatches.

All-In-One Functional Trainer

Your all-in-one functional trainer becomes the centrepiece of a Hyrox home gym because it supports:

  • Cable rows for Hyrox rowing strength

  • Pull-throughs and hip hinges

  • Sled-pull simulation using cable attachments

  • Core rotations for stability under fatigue

  • Push patterns and unilateral movements

  • High-rep conditioning circuits

This multi-functional machine allows you to replicate sled pulls, upright pulls, rope-style movements, leg drive training, and other Hyrox-related exercises without needing bulky equipment.

Smart Trainers (Innodigym P1 Series)

The P1 Lite / Plus / Max models offer digital resistance, eccentric loading and functional pulling, ideal for Hyrox strength cycles and conditioning circuits.

2. Cardio Machines for Hyrox Conditioning at Home

Hyrox races include rowing, skiing, and running elements. A compact home setup should ideally include:

  • Ski trainer (or a SkiErg alternative)

  • Rowing machine

  • Foldable treadmill or walking pad for interval runs

These machines help mimic race pacing without requiring large commercial equipment.

3. Rubber Flooring Built for Hyrox Movements

Hyrox workouts are high-impact and involve constant transitions. Your flooring must be able to handle:

  • Burpees

  • Farmer carries

  • Weighted lunges

  • Kettlebell swings

  • Dumbbell deadlifts

  • Sliding movements for sled push simulation

A proper rubber flooring base ensures:

  • Shock absorption

  • Noise reduction (important for condos and HDB)

  • Non-slip performance

  • Subfloor protection

  • Comfort during conditioning movements

Even a 2m × 3m zone is enough to create a dedicated Hyrox training space.

4. How to Simulate Hyrox Sled Stations at Home

Since most home gyms don’t have real sled lanes, your equipment combination plays a big role.

Using the all-in-one functional trainer

  • Attach resistance handles for sled pull simulations

  • Add long straps for continuous pulling cycles

  • Use low cable settings for horizontal pull patterns

  • Perform drag-style stepping drills to mimic sled pacing

Using smart trainers

  • Program variable resistance to mimic sled drag

  • Use eccentric overload for added challenge

Using sliders on rubber flooring

  • Push a low-friction board or slider to simulate sled pushing mechanics

This allows you to train Hyrox-specific movements without needing 15–30 metres of floor space.

5. Example Hyrox Home Gym Layouts

A. Small Condo Room Setup

  • All-in-one functional trainer against one wall

  • NUO dumbbells

  • Ski trainer or compact rower

  • 2m × 3m rubber flooring zone

  • Adjustable bench

B. Living Room Training Zone

  • Foldable treadmill

  • All-in-one functional trainer in a corner

  • NUO dumbbells stored under furniture

  • Rubber flooring that blends with home aesthetics

C. Balcony / Patio Hyrox Station

  • Rubber flooring

  • Functional trainer

  • Dumbbells + kettlebells

  • Sliders for sled simulation

  • Sandbag for conditioning

6. Why Hyrox Home Gyms Are Becoming Popular in Singapore

  • Saves travel time

  • More consistent training

  • Easy to combine strength + cardio

  • Great for early-morning or late-night sessions

  • Perfect for hybrid athletes

  • Custom-fit for limited spaces

  • Allows race-specific practise at home

With the right equipment — especially compact, multi-purpose machines like the all-in-one functional trainer — even a small room can become a high-performance Hyrox environment.