DEKA EVENTS SOLIHULL
The fast, fun & friendly fitness challenge you've been looking for!
The Hampton Health & Fitness Club Solihull is proudly bringing Spartan DEKA racing events to the borough. Made up of functional fitness zones, it is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and grit. These standardised hybrid fitness tests are designed to push your limits and celebrate your progress.
Upcoming DEKA Events
AT THE HAMPTON
At The Hampton we strive to make fitness as attractive and accessible as possible, and our DEKA events are no different. DEKA events are open and inclusive, regardless of age or fitness level, everyone is supported and encouraged, not only by our staff, volunteers and judges, but by the whole community on the day – it really is special to be part of.
Whether competing or cheering from the sideline – there is something for everyone.
DEKA FAQ's
What is DEKA?
DEKA is part of the Spartan global fitness racing brand, and is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and grit. Featuring standardised fitness tests designed to push your limits and celebrate your progress.
Race casually to earn your DEKA Mark (time and stats) and use as a benchmark to gauge your fitness progress throughout the year, or really go all out and push to compete with the global leaderboard and go to the world championships.
The 10 DEKA Zones provide a well rounded functional test for all levels of fitness. Every zone is based on rudimentary movements that don’t require any specific training or education to complete. Think thousands of years ago when it wasn’t called exercise, fitness, or training. It was survival. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, jumping/stepping/climbing over something, getting down on the ground and standing back up, and three basic forms of transportation – row, ski, & cycle.
The DEKA Strong event is the 10 zones only, DEKA Mile has a 160mt run between each zone (1 mile total) and the DEKA Fit has a total of 5km running.
Read more on the SPARTAN + DEKA website.
Who is DEKA for?
In a nutshell, YOU!
We love our HYROX, but see that some people are put off either by the elite nature of the contestants or that they have to travel large distances to compete.
DEKA on the other hand is run out of our own facilities, it is open to ages from 10+ and can be as fun or as serious as each participant wants it to be.
We see this as a brilliant opportunity to have some friendly in club competition, maybe even some in-family competition (if your kids are old enough), business v’s business, gym v’s gym or even village v’s village – you get the idea.
As we have said, DEKA is very inclusive and the only pace is set by yourself. We encourage everyone to use this as a benchmarking tool with friends and family to help keep you on track with your fitness goals in 2025 and beyond!
DEKA allows us to have a bit of fun with fitness, build community spirit, whilst benchmarking your own fitness and progressing to a healthier you.
How do I train for DEKA
DEKA is based on functional fitness and testing your bodies movements, so anything physical helps.
If you train by using any exercises that mirror the activities at the 10 Zones that would be a great start, or join a gym that runs DEKA Fitness classes like we do from time to time.
What are the 10 DEKA Zones?
Zone 1 – 30 Ram Reverse Linges
Zone 2 – 500m Row
Zone 3 – 20 Box Jump/Step Overs
Zone 4 – 25 Med Ball Sit-Ups
Zone 5 – 500m Ski Erg
Zone 6 – 100m Farmers Carry
Zone 7 – 25c Air Bike
Zone 8 – 20 Dead Ball Shoulder Over
Zone 9 – 100m Tank Push/Pull
Zone 10 – 20 RAM weighted Burpee
DEKA Strong & Mile, what is the difference?
DEKA Strong – All 10 DEKA Zones – No Running
DEKA Mile – The 10 DEKA Zones split by 160meters of running before each zone, totalling 1 mile.
Why choose to do DEKA at The Hampton?
Supportive & Inclusive
We champion all levels of fitness and wellness. Come join, be cheered on and celebrate with a like minded community that has bonded around challenging themselves - no matter where you are at in your fitness journey.
Outdoor Event
As much as weather allows, all our events aim to be set outdoors.
This means a better spectator experience, and previous competitors have found that being outdoors really helps them achieve peak performance.
Friends & Family Welcome
At The Hampton we are big on community, and DEKA is no exception!
The best local vendors provide great food and drink options as a participants post event treat, or to keep friends and family fuelled and happy while they cheer you on!
What Participants Say…
Hear it from Jamie
Blitzed multiple DEKA Mile races
What Poppy & Christi say
Smashed DEKA Mile as a Team
James & Lauren loved it
Fantastic competitors & judges
Garry & Emma will be back
Crushed multiple Hampton DEKA events
Andrew enjoys our DEKA
Conquered 4 of our DEKAs
Martin ticks another off
Serial DEKA enthusiast
We'd love to see YOU at our next event! Come spectate, judge or compete - but whatever you do, don't miss out!
