08/12/2026
Leading by example hits different when your daughter brings her friend along on spring break and pulls a reverse sled drag over her own bodyweight.
Kids don’t just listen to what you say—they watch what you do. Monkey see, monkey do. The best way to build strong, resilient kids is to show them what strength and discipline look like in real time.
Anyone can do this work if you set the right environment.
(And yes, vampire teeth mouthguards are mandatory equipment around here).
08/08/2026
14 YEARS OF COMMUNITY! 🍔🔥
It’s that time of year again! Mark your calendars because the 14th Annual Bytown BBQ is happening on Saturday, August 22nd, starting at NOON!
Workouts are great, but our community is what makes Bytown truly special. This annual tradition is all about kicking back, grabbing some good food, and catching up off the gym floor.
Who’s invited? EVERYONE.
Whether you train at 6 AM or 5 PM, just joined last week, or haven't trained with us in years—you are part of the Bytown family and we want to see you there!
📍 Where: 225 Preston St
⏰ When: Aug 22 @ 12:00 PM
🌭 RSVP Link: Head to BBQ.Bytown.Fit (or click the link in our bio) so we know how much food to grab!
Tag your workout partners in the comments below to make sure they don't miss it! See you all there! 👇
06/01/2026
We love scaled options, but we love fixing the root cause of the issue even more.
We are incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with a registered Physio! You can now utilize your healthcare benefits to get direct, coach-led rehabilitation and performance training right here at CrossFit Bytown.
Stop training around your pain and start training through a plan designed to fix it. Best of all? Your insurance helps cover the cost.
Let’s get you moving better, lifting heavier, and living pain-free.
05/01/2026
Our favorite kind of whiteboard art. 🎨
While the parents are putting in the work on the floor, the next generation is busy mastering the whiteboard. We love seeing the creativity our Bytown kids bring into the gym!
CrossFit Bytown isn’t just a place to lift—it’s a community for the whole family. Who knows, maybe this is a future Games athlete in the making?
Great job to our young artist!
04/07/2026
Rest in peace to a true pioneer, a mentor, and a friend, Rob Orlando.
I still remember the early days of watching videos on the old CrossFit.com. To me, Rob was the first “strong” CrossFit athlete—the guy who proved that grit and raw power had a place in the sport. He was a massive inspiration to me long before I ever met him.
When I reached out to ask how he integrated Strongman into training, he didn’t just give me a quick answer; he invited me down to his gym. I spent time learning directly from the source, and that experience changed everything. When he eventually launched the CrossFit Strongman course, I had the honor of helping him run those courses across Canada.
Rob’s influence on my training and my business philosophy cannot be overstated. He taught me about more than just moving heavy stones; he taught me how to lead.
Rob passed away on April 6th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a great man who touched so many lives in this community. He will be deeply missed, but his impact lives on in everyone he coached.
Legends are never forgotten. 🕊️💪
03/14/2026
Final wod of 26.3 went down !! That wraps up the 2026 Open! Congrats to all athletes && thanks to all that helped judge. Training starts tomorrow for next year. 💪🏻 😜
03/07/2026
26.2 in the books !! 2 down, 1 to go... whats 26.3 going to bring? 🤔 💪🏻
02/28/2026
Open 26.1 went down this Saturday morning! 😮💨 💪🏻
#26.1