- Monthly
- 320 ZAR
The Verdict on Power Shack Gym
Power Shack Gym suits athletes seeking low-cost, coached cross-training in an unpretentious environment. Classes run only on weekday mornings and afternoons, and the facility is closed on weekends.
Best for: Budget travellers, Functional fitness athletes, Beginners
Equipment & Climate
A tin-roof training shelter equipped with a pull-up rig, barbells, and weight plates. Climate control is unconfirmed.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Coached classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 16:30, 17:30, and 18:30; Wednesday at 09:30, 17:00, and 18:30; Friday at 16:30 and 17:30. Slots at 14:30 and 15:30 are reserved for sports teams. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Pricing Notes
A single drop-in session costs R30. Monthly memberships are R220 for students under 18, R280 for students 18 and older, and R320 for regular adults on a month-to-month basis with no contracts or joining fees.
Coaching
Coached group cross-training led by coach Tinus. Workouts, scaling, and scoring are tracked through the Powershack platform.
Good to Know
- Access
- Located inside Rietondale High School, entered via the back gate off 18th Avenue[1]
- Youth and Student Rates
- Discounted monthly rates are available for under-18 and 18+ students[1]
- Custom Software
- Daily workouts and leaderboards run on gym software developed in-house[1]
- Team Conditioning
- Dedicated weekday afternoon slots are reserved for school and club sports teams[1]
Visitor Guide
The Shack
Operating since 2017, Power Shack Gym is an independent functional fitness box located at the back gate of Rietondale High School in Pretoria. Training takes place in a minimalist space under a tin roof with a rig and bumper plates. The gym prioritizes community and hard work over commercial perks.
Training & Workouts
Each one-hour coached class combines barbell strength, gymnastics, mobility, and conditioning. Sessions start with an anchor lift and accessory work before moving into conditioning pieces. Coaches scale all movements for different skill levels. Daily workouts, leaderboards, and performance tracking run through the gym's custom web platform.
Schedule & Visitors
Drop-ins cost R30 per class, with no prior functional fitness experience required. Classes run weekday mornings and afternoons, with late afternoon slots Monday through Friday and a morning session on Wednesday. The gym is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors can contact the box via WhatsApp and should arrive ten minutes early with flat-soled shoes, a towel, and water.
Verified Sources
1 source checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
1 source checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Official site
