MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Seven Grand Strand locals leave Wednesday to go to Texas to compete in the Deka World Championships.

Deka is a hybrid fitness that combines strength and endurance.

Athletes go through a series of ten exercises including reverse lunges, box stepovers, medicine ball sit-ups and burpees.

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Depending on the division, they also may run a mile or 5K.

The competition lasts from Friday to Sunday.

If you’re interested in Deka fitness, stop by The X Gym in Horry County, which is a Deka affiliate.