CrossFit Rising Oak
CrossFit Rising Oak is a premium fitness facility located in the heart of Fourways, Johannesburg, within the Broadacres Shopping Centre. We pride ourselves on providing a personal and professional CrossFit training service within a community-fostered environment. Our facility is designed as a space for individuals to train, connect, and grow, emphasizing both individual progress and the strength of the team. With expert coaching and a supportive atmosphere, we invite athletes of all levels to embrace the journey and rise to new heights of fitness, strength, and health. Our affiliation with both CrossFit and HYROX ensures a diverse and high-performance training experience tailored to your specific goals.
HYROX Training
As a HYROX World Training Club, we offer specific preparation for the 'Sport of Fitness' for everyone.
Premium Facility
Located in Broadacres Shopping Centre, featuring high-end equipment and a professional training environment.
Inclusive Community
We foster a supportive space where athletes of all backgrounds celebrate milestones together.
Darren Sanders
Owner & Head Coach
Darren leads the coaching team at CrossFit Rising Oak with a focus on professional excellence and community development. He is dedicated to helping members achieve their health and fitness milestones.
Abigail Keats
Coach
Abigail brings high energy and technical expertise to the floor, ensuring every athlete moves safely and effectively. She is a key part of the member experience at Rising Oak.
Bronwyn Shand
Coach
Bronwyn is passionate about the CrossFit methodology and helping members push past their perceived limits while maintaining proper form and technique.
Nicole Barnard
Coach
Nicole focuses on the journey of health and fitness, providing support and motivation to members at every stage of their training.
Member Review
"A place to train, connect & grow as an individual & as part of our community. The professional service and coaching are top-notch."
Community Feedback
"Our Coaches are ready to welcome you to CRO! There is no better way to kick start the new year! Invest in your health with this amazing team."
Main CrossFit Arena
A spacious, high-ceilinged area equipped with rigs, Olympic lifting platforms, and functional training gear for daily WODs.
HYROX Performance Zone
Dedicated space and equipment for HYROX-specific movements including sleds, rowers, and wall ball stations.
Broadacres Location
Centrally located in Fourways with easy access to shopping and lifestyle amenities post-workout.
HYROX Preparation
Specialized training sessions focusing on endurance and functional strength required for HYROX competitions.
CrossFit Foundations
A program designed to teach the basic movements of CrossFit in a controlled and safe environment.
Shop 17, Broadacres Shopping Centre, Cnr Cedar and Valley Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
HYROX Training
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Foundations
Specialized class
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Weightlifting
Specialized class
Metcon
Conditionnement métabolique
Strengths
- Premier Location - Situated in Broadacres Shopping Centre, making it highly accessible with excellent surrounding amenities.
- HYROX Affiliation - One of the few official HYROX training clubs in the region, offering specialized race preparation.
- Expert Team - Staffed by highly qualified coaches like Darren and Abigail who focus on personal growth.
- Vitality Integration - Partnered with Discovery Vitality, allowing members to benefit from their wellness network rewards.
Watch points
- Premium Pricing - As a high-end facility with specialized coaching, membership rates may be higher than budget commercial gyms.
- High Intensity - The CrossFit and HYROX methodologies are demanding and may be intimidating for those looking for very low-impact exercise.
CrossFit WOD
Our core daily workout of the day. A one-hour class where athletes complete modified versions of functional movements together, guided step-by-step by a coach.
Objective: Overall Fitness
HYROX Training
Specific programming designed to prepare athletes for HYROX competitions, focusing on running and functional stations like sled pushes and wall balls.
Objective: Endurance & Power
Foundations
An introductory program that teaches the mechanics and techniques of fundamental movements to ensure safety and efficiency before joining regular classes.
Objective: Technique
Located in the vibrant Fourways area of Johannesburg, the gym is part of the Broadacres Shopping Centre, a hub for shopping, dining, and lifestyle.
Public transport
Accessible via local Fourways bus routes and taxi services operating along Cedar Road.
Parking
Secure and ample parking available within the Broadacres Shopping Centre parking lot.
Landmarks
Approach
Our philosophy centers on 'Rising Together.' We believe in fostering a community where personal growth is supported by a collective team spirit.
Methodology
We utilize the CrossFit methodology—constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity—alongside HYROX hybrid training protocols.
Progression
Members progress through expert coaching that emphasizes movement quality first, then intensity, with regular assessments to track health and performance gains.
Standard Membership
- Full Class Access
- CrossFit WODs
- Community Events
HYROX Specialization
- Race Specific Training
- Endurance Focus
- HYROX Club Benefits
First visit
Please arrive 10 minutes early to meet your coach, sign in, and get a tour of the facility. You will receive a briefing on the class structure.
Required equipment
Comfortable workout clothing, cross-training shoes, a water bottle, and a sweat towel.
What a typical session looks like
A 60-minute session includes a dynamic warm-up, a skill or strength portion, the WOD (Workout of the Day), and a cool-down/stretch.
CrossFit Essentials
Cardio & HYROX
Gymnastics & Accessories
CrossFit Open
The annual worldwide CrossFit competition where our community comes together to test their fitness.
HYROX Simulation
Full-scale race simulations to prepare athletes for the HYROX World Series.
Darren Sanders
Darren focuses on creating a professional environment where athletes can reach their peak potential through structured programming.
HYROX
Official HYROX Training Club providing specialized hybrid training.
Discovery Vitality
Part of the Vitality fitness network for member rewards.
Flexible membership options including CrossFit and HYROX focused plans. Vitality Fitness discounts apply. Contact for current monthly rates and tiered options.