THE ENGINE LAB IN LAKE WYLIE, SC
The Engine Lab is Lake Wylie’s newest endurance program: 8 weeks of running, rowing, sled work and functional strength, built to help you move better under fatigue and last longer, whether that’s in a race, a workout, or everyday life. No CrossFit experience required. Just show up ready to work.
WHO IS THE ENGINE LAB FOR?
Endurance training is having a moment, and we built The Engine Lab specifically for it. It’s for anyone who wants a bigger aerobic engine, whether that’s someone eyeing their first Hyrox-style race, an athlete who gasses out halfway through a workout, or someone who just wants to keep up with life without running out of gas.
You don’t need a CrossFit background and you don’t need to be “fit enough” to start. The work scales to you. What matters is showing up and putting in the effort.
Benefits
Why train in The Engine Lab?
IT’S A LAB, NOT JUST A CLASS
We track your progress across all 8 weeks, so you see real, measurable improvement in your endurance and strength. Not just “show up and sweat.” A program built to prove your progress, with the data to back it up.
RUNNING, ROWING, SLEDS AND STRENGTH
Every session blends running, rowing, sled pulls and functional strength work into one program designed to build endurance and strength together, not one at the expense of the other.
BUILT FOR EVERY FITNESS LEVEL
Scaled options throughout mean a complete beginner and a seasoned athlete can train in the same session and both leave better than they started. No CrossFit experience needed, just a willingness to work.
WHAT THE ENGINE LAB LOOKS LIKE
Every 8-week cycle follows the same structure, so you always know what you’re training toward.
PROGRAM LENGTH
8 weeks, tracked from day one to day last, so your progress is measurable, not just felt.
THE WORK
Running, rowing, sled pulls and functional strength work, blended together in every session.
THE STANDARD
Curious about Hyrox or thinking about racing one day? This kind of training, building your engine through endurance and functional strength, is exactly the foundation that gets people race-ready.
THE RESULT
A bigger engine, better fatigue tolerance, and real, tracked proof of how far you’ve come.
The Engine Lab FAQs
Do I need CrossFit experience to join?
No. The Engine Lab is a standalone program open to anyone, whether you’ve never set foot in a gym like ours or you’re already a member. Every session is scaled to your level.
What will I actually be doing?
A blend of running, rowing, sled pulls and functional strength work, structured to build your aerobic engine and your strength together across the 8 weeks.
How is this different from a regular CrossFit class?
The Engine Lab is a focused, standalone program built entirely around endurance and engine capacity, tracked over a set 8-week cycle. It runs alongside our regular CrossFit classes, not instead of them.
Is this Hyrox training?
We’re not a Hyrox affiliate, but the training is built on the same foundation: endurance, functional strength, and moving well under fatigue. If you’re curious about Hyrox or thinking about racing one day, this is exactly the kind of training that gets you ready.
How much does it cost and how do I sign up?
$175 for the full 8-week program, which works out to $10.94 per class. Spots are limited, so reserve yours before the cycle fills.
