Local Gym Competes In Sydney Hyrox

The Shed Gym opened its doors just over 12 months ago and is reaching new heights with 20 of its members competing Sydney Hyrox.  

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For those new to the Hyrox craze it’s a high energy global competition that combines functional strength training with endurance cardio. Competitors are faced with eight different workout stations and run 1km intervals for a total of 8km.  

In 2025 Hyrox Sydney had 20,000 participants which was a global record and this year the expected turnout is set to be over 28,000.  

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Owner and coach Jaime Harris reflects on how far the gym has come in a short space of time.

"There was no gym in the area so all the tradies got behind us and the building was up within four months,” she explaimed.

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“From the first slab going down to being open, it’s a gym made by the community for the community.”

The gym offers state of the art equipment with adequate space for a self-guided workout, a private stretching area and an outdoor workout space. They offer a variety of classes throughout the week and round it off by hosting Social Saturday at 6:30am.  

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Jamie says “in the beginning we had eight people turn up to a class now we’re averaging 40 which is pretty amazing”.

Local resident and member Katie Kirkwood started her fitness journey when the gym opened a year ago and regularly attends the group classes as well as 4 PT sessions a week.  

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She has just completed her 2nd Hyrox event and shaved off 7 mins from her first one which was just a few months ago in Brisbane.

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The Shed Gym might be situated in a small town but it’s doing big things “The community has backed us and whilst they continue to do so we’ll keep doing what we’re doing”.

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