FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Thinking about joining CrossFit Zürich? We’ve answered the most common questions below.
If your question isn't answered here, just reach out through our contact form. We're happy to help!
Getting Started
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No. The Essential membership is designed for complete beginners. Our HYROX and Strength classes are also suitable for complete beginners. Your Coach adapts every movement to your level.
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You have two options:
Sign up for an Essential Membership and start with HYROX or Strength classes rigth away. No experience needed.
Book a Kickstart (2-5 private lessons) if you want to start with CrossFit.
If you're still not sure whether you want to sign up for a CrossFit Kickstart, feel free to drop in for a trial class first! Book your Drop-In here
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Kickstart is our guided personal intro for anyone who wants to start CrossFit. It begins with a one hour private assessment with a Coach. Depending on your experience, you’ll need 2-5 sessions. One session costs CHF 145. What’s included: 1-2 sessions come with one complimentary membership week, 3-5 sessions give you 2 complimentary weeks. Book your assessment here.
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Yes, you can try out all of our classes, even without any prior experience. We recommend either a HYROX Drop-In or a CrossFit Trial Class. You can book both here.
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A Essential membership get you training immediately, with no assessment. This membership is mainly for those wanting to join our HYROX classes.
CrossFit Kickstart is the coach guided path for those who want to join our CrossFit classes.
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Yes. If you have around eight weeks or more of CrossFit experience at a CrossFit affiliate, you do not need an intro. Simply choose your membership and start training. However, we always recommend booking a Drop-In first, so you can get to know our box. You can sign up for a Drop-In here or sign up for a membership here.
HYROX
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Yes. CrossFit Zürich is officially HYROX affiliated.
We run HYROX classes almost every day, our programming builds toward real races, and we hold regular race simulations.
We also help our athletes preparing for official HYROX races.
Sign up with a Essential Membership
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Sign up for an Essential Membership and start with HYROX classes right away. If you are not sure yet? Book a HYROX Drop-In first and try a class before you commit.
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Absolutely. Many of our members start with zero race experience and build up to their first race with us.
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Yes. You can train all eight HYROX stations on the same equipment you race on:
Concept2 SkiErgs and rowers
dedicated sled lanes with official HYROX sleds
official HYROX Sandbags
Kettlebells in race weights,
Wall Balls in all race weights,
open space for burpee broad jumps and running.
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Just workout clothes and a water bottle. Everything else is provided.
memberships and pricing
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Memberships start from CHF 220 per month. You choose your weekly frequency: 3x, 5x, 7x or Unlimited. We also offer punch cards from 3 to 20 entries. Same prices for Essentials or CrossFit memberships. Have a look at our memberships
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The difference is access, not price.
Essentials classes offer you selected classes and let you start without an assessment.
CrossFit gives you full access to all classes including CrossFit WODs, Olympic Weightlifting and Gymnastics. It requires a completed Kickstart or around eight weeks of prior CrossFit experience.
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All classes are booked through our online booking system. Once you are a member you can manage your bookings comfortably through an app. Please sign-up for a membership over this form.
Drop-in
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Yes. Choose an Essentials Drop-in for HYROX, no experience needed. Book a CrossFit Drop-in if you have CrossFit experience. And we also offer open gym if you want to train on your own. Sign up with this form.
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CHF 35 per class. If you sign up for a membership directly after your drop in, that CHF 35 is credited toward your membership. Visiting for several days? Punch cards are available in different sizes.
The Gym
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We are at Hardstrasse 81, 8004 Zürich, in Kreis 4. Find us on Google Maps
We are easy to reach: Tram 8 stops right outside at Hardplatz, Bahnhof Hardbrücke and Albisriederplatz are both just a short walk away. -
Yes. We have separate changing rooms for men and women, both with showers and toilets. Lockers are available to rent, including for day guests. We also offer towels for rent.
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Yes. Parkhaus Hardau II at Bullingerstrasse 73 is about three minutes on foot, open 24 hours, from CHF 1.50 per hour to CHF 3.50 for two hours.
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We have over 600 m² of training space across four dedicated zones, so you never wait for equipment. That includes 45 cardio machines (Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs and BikeErgs, Rogue Echo bikes and an Assault Runner), two dedicated sled lanes, Eleiko competition plates, 51 Eleiko and Rogue barbells, 16 squat racks, four Olympic weightlifting platforms, and a full range of kettlebells, rings, boxes and gymnastics equipment like handstand walk ramp or parallettes. Find out more about the gym.
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Our team of nine coaches is CrossFit Level 1 to 3 certified, with 5 to 15 years of coaching experience each. Several compete at the highest levels of the sport, including Swiss Weightlifting Championship medalists, a Swiss record holder, and coaches with international CrossFit competition experience. This is a team that does not just teach the sport, they compete in it. Find out more
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Yes. Our in-house massage therapist Rahel is always open for bookings.
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Our classes are coached mainly in English, and most of our coaches also speak German, so you're covered either way.
Kettlebell
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Some experience is needed. You should already have practiced the basic kettlebell techniques, the swing, the snatch and the jerk. If these movements are still new to you, you can book a private intro course with a coach to learn them safely and then join the regular class. Sign up via contact form
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Yes, everyone is welcome to try. For your first visit you can book a Drop-in. Afterwards your coach will tell you how many intro sessions you need before joining the regular class. In most cases that is no more than three hours in total. Book your Drop-In here
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The Kettlebell classes are part of our Essentials membership, which also gives you access to HYROX, Conditioning, Strength, Handstand Basics and Mobility. You can start with a punch card from CHF 90, or choose a monthly or longer-term membership with your preferred weekly frequency from CHF 220. See our Membership page for all plans and to sign up.
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You'll learn authentic Russian kettlebell technique — the swing, the snatch, the jerk — taught with a focus on correct, precise execution. We combine this foundation with bodyweight, mobility, endurance and strength work for well-rounded sessions, and your coach scales every movement and weight to your level.