Buying guides: choose your CrossFit, Hyrox and workout equipment

What equipment are you looking for?

Start with what you will actually use: the movements in your sessions, the equipment your gym already provides and the space available at home. Our guides explain the differences between formats, sizes and variants before you compare offers.

Grips and jump ropes: accessories for your WODs

Grips: shape, size and intended use

Compare the shape, fit and instructions for use with or without chalk. Check compatibility with the bar surface and follow the manufacturer’s guidance. Palm protection does not replace learning how to grip and control your movement.

Jump ropes: match the rope to your practice

Look at the rope type, length adjustment, handles and replacement parts. The surface you jump on also affects cable wear. Decide whether you want a beaded rope or a speed rope based on your use, rather than assuming the thinnest cable is always the best choice.

Kettlebells and dumbbells for home training

Choose loads that match your exercises and current movement skills. Check the weight per item, the number supplied, handle dimensions and storage space. Similar prices can refer to a single dumbbell or a pair.

Read the manufacturer’s restrictions on impacts and dropping, and consider floor protection. Adjustable and fixed weights may not suit the same handling during a workout.

• Kettlebells: weight, handle and construction
• Dumbbells: formats and quantities supplied

Shoes and watches for Hyrox

Shoes and a watch serve different purposes. For shoes, consider fit, comfort and how you will move between running and exercises. For a watch, start with the data you want to track, phone compatibility and the stated battery life for the mode you plan to use.

A product family name is not enough to identify an offer. A different size, strap or generation may have another reference and price. Our comparisons identify the selected variants.

Explore equipment by training discipline

For a broader view of your practice, start with the equipment families and comparisons in these guides.

• Understand CrossFit training
• CrossFit equipment and accessories
• Understand Hyrox and its stations
• Hyrox equipment
• Weightlifting equipment

What to check before buying

• Purpose: which exercise or practical need should the purchase cover?
• Exact variant: weight, size, colour, generation and included accessories.
• Total cost: delivery, supports, replacement parts or subscriptions.
• Sales terms: seller, returns, warranty and spare parts.
• Your setup: dimensions, storage, floor and any required fixings.

How to read our comparisons and prices

Our guides present selection criteria and product references. A document-based comparison is not a hands-on test; any actual product testing should be explicitly identified in the relevant guide.

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The linked product comparisons currently use the French market and may show Amazon.fr offers. Check delivery availability, currency and return conditions for your country before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy everything to get started?

First check what your gym provides and what your sessions require. At home, you can also choose bodyweight workouts and add equipment gradually.

Is the most expensive product the best fit?

That depends on your use. Compare the features you need, then the prices of equivalent variants. Extra functions only help if you use them.

Why might a price be missing?

The selected reference may be unavailable or lack an exact matching offer. A missing price does not mean a product is free or that another variant is equivalent.