Egypt's Red Sea coast is one of Europe's most accessible warm-weather training destinations — and we know it better than anyone.  

 

Active Planet in numbers

10+

years experience

6+

years in Egypt

100+

camps organized

sessions daily

24/7

on-site support

 

We've hand-picked the best weightlifting facilities and hotels in Egypt, built structured packages around real athlete needs, and handled every logistical detail — so your team arrives ready to lift.

 

Egypt's Red Sea coastline offers a reliable warm-weather training environment for weightlifting squads — with fully equipped on-site gyms, Olympic platforms, all-inclusive catering, and a self-contained resort environment that lets your team focus entirely on lifting.

 

Egypt for Weightlifting Training Camps

Egypt's Red Sea coastline offers a reliable warm-weather training environment with the main season running from October through April, when daytime temperatures of 22–28 °C create comfortable conditions for high-volume technical work. Year-round camps are also possible. Hurghada is one of Egypt's most accessible Red Sea destinations, served by Hurghada International Airport (HRG) just 7 km from the resort, with frequent charter and scheduled connections from across Europe. For weightlifting squads, the combination of a fully equipped on-site gym with Olympic platforms and bumper plates, all-inclusive catering with high-protein meal options, and a self-contained resort environment provides a focused, logistics-light training base with excellent recovery facilities.

 

Main season

Oct – Apr

Nearest airport

HRG — 7 km

Gym

On-site · Olympic platforms

Board basis

All-inclusive

 

Outdoor Olympic-length swimming pool with two dedicated fitness centre buildings alongside, Aqua Vista resort Hurghada

Turquoise lagoon beach with sun loungers and palm trees at a Red Sea resort in Hurghada, Egypt

Spacious resort gym interior with lifting platforms, coloured weight plates, cardio machines and cable stations, Hurghada Egypt

Red Sea beach with straw parasols, wooden sun loungers and rocky mountains in the background, Hurghada Egypt

 

When to come

The on-site gym with Olympic platform is available year-round with air conditioning. Some windows are better than others for overall camp comfort.

JanPeak
FebPeak
MarPeak
AprPeak
MayOff-peak
JunHot
JulHot
AugHot
SepOff-peak
OctPeak
NovPeak
DecPeak
 
Peak season — 22–28 °C, ideal training and recovery conditions
 
Off-peak — warmer temperatures, lower prices, less demand
 
Hot months — gym is air-conditioned; outdoor comfort reduced

The fully equipped gym is air-conditioned and available year-round. Summer camps are fully functional with adjusted scheduling for outdoor activity.

 

Sports Venue — Fitness Centre, Hurghada

Venue: 4-star all-inclusive resort, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Gym located within the resort — no transfer required.

 

Weightlifting Equipment

  • Olympic platforms (Snatch & Clean & Jerk)
  • Weightlifting barbells (men's & women's)
  • Bumper plates — full weight range
  • Jerk blocks / pulling blocks
  • Squat racks for overhead squats & front squats

Additional Gym & Recovery Facilities

  • Cardio and conditioning equipment
  • Stretching and warm-up area
  • Spa — sauna, Moroccan hammam, massage rooms
  • 4 swimming pools for active recovery
  • 50m outdoor Olympic pool on-site

Sessions

2 × training sessions per day — dedicated gym access in air-conditioned facility.

Access

Gym is within the resort — accommodation is at the sport venue. No transfer required.

Equipment note

Full equipment list to be confirmed with the resort prior to booking. Custom equipment requests available on request.

 

Athlete using cable machine in the resort fitness centre with the Olympic pool visible through floor-to-ceiling windows, Hurghada

Gym floor with Olympic lifting platforms, bumper plates and barbell storage, resort fitness centre Hurghada

Wide view of the resort fitness centre with treadmills, cable machines and resistance equipment, Olympic pool visible through panoramic windows, Hurghada

 

Accommodation — 4★ All-Inclusive Resort, Hurghada

A modern 4-star all-inclusive resort located 700m from the Red Sea and 7 km from Hurghada International Airport. All rooms have a balcony or terrace. Board basis: all-inclusive.

Standard room — the main room type for athletes. Each room has a double or twin bed configuration, en-suite bathroom, balcony or terrace, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV.

 

Athlete-relevant facilities:

All-inclusive dining and drinks

Spa — sauna, Moroccan hammam, massage rooms

Aquapark — free guest access

Balcony or terrace in all rooms

Fitness centre on-site

6 swimming pools (adults and children)

Shuttle to nearby beach resort

Free Wi-Fi throughout

 

Aerial view of the 4-star resort showing large outdoor pools, sun loungers and terracotta-coloured accommodation blocks with the Red Sea visible in the background, Hurghada

Wide resort pool at golden hour with Moorish archway entrance and main restaurant building in the background, Hurghada

Standard double room with warm wooden furnishings, wall art and sliding doors opening onto a terrace, Hurghada resort

Pool-view room with king bed, warm lighting, flat-screen TV and sliding doors opening directly onto the pool terrace, Hurghada resort

Aerial night view of the illuminated resort with glowing pools, palm trees and the Red Sea coastline visible in the distance, Hurghada

Outdoor running track lined with palm trees and hedges running through the resort grounds, Hurghada

 

Pricing

Single room

€115

per person per day

Double / twin room

€89

per person per day

Triple room

€87

per person per day

All prices are per person per day, all-inclusive. Gym access allocated based on group size. Minimum stay and group size conditions may apply — contact us for a tailored quote.

 

 

Included in the camp package:

  • Accommodation (4★ all-inclusive)
  • All-inclusive dining and drinks
  • 2 × daily sessions — dedicated platform access
  • Olympic platforms, barbells & bumper plates
  • Fitness centre access
  • Free aquapark access
  • Airport transfers (HRG — resort, 7 km)
  • Welcome briefing and daily coordination
  • Camp coordinator on-site
  • Free Wi-Fi at hotel
  • Equipment access — allocated by group size

Activities & excursions during the camp

A range of excursions and entertainment options are available for athletes and coaches during rest days or post-training.

 

Snorkelling and diving on the Red Sea coral reef

Snorkelling & Diving

Coral reef dives on the Red Sea coast

Glass-bottom boat trip on the Red Sea

Boat Trips

Glass-bottom boat excursions on the Red Sea

On-site aquapark with water slides and pools

Aquapark

On-site water park — free for all guests

Quad biking and jeep safari in the Egyptian desert

Desert Excursions

Quad biking and jeep safaris in the desert

Hurghada Marina with restaurants and waterfront promenade

Hurghada Marina

Restaurants, shops and entertainment (~15 km)

Red Sea beach with sun loungers and palm trees

Beach

Shuttle to nearby beach resort included

Activity availability varies by season. Confirm with the resort or camp coordinator at the time of booking.

 

Why choose us?

10+ years

Delivering elite strength and multi-sport training camps worldwide

Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what elite performance actually demands — not what looks good on a brochure.

Every facility is hand-picked: Olympic platforms, reliable technical training conditions, and accommodation that serious teams won't have to compromise on.

We handle everything from logistics to on-site support, so coaches and athletes can focus on one thing: performance.

 

Active Planet team

 

Trusted by clubs & federations across the world

 

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Great place, great resort, great food, best help and service, fabulous weather, excellent training facilities. Recommended for a training camp or relaxing holidays.

As a coach, I have already planned and carried out training camps with Active Planet on several occasions. It was always great! Active Planet does everything possible to make sure we are well taken care of. Should any problems arise, they are dealt with very quickly. I can recommend it to everyone!

 

 

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