Once done, the path looks obvious, but it’s hard to imagine a breakthrough for yourself, right?
Before he ever walked through the doors of Outlaw, Ty was stuck in a rut.
“I was living in Toronto, going to the gym alone, and it had just gotten… boring,” he says. “It didn’t feel sustainable.”
He found himself picking up kettlebells one day — just to shake things up — and that small change opened the door to something bigger. He got curious. He wanted to learn more, challenge himself, and try something new. That curiosity led him to CrossFit in January 2020. But after just a few months of classes, the world shut down.
“I kept doing it with borrowed equipment from my gym, training at home during lockdown. I was enjoying the results, and I knew I wanted to stick with it.”
When he moved to the area in early 2021, one of his first stops was Outlaw. He joined in January and immediately noticed a difference — not just in the programming or equipment, but in the atmosphere.
“The gym I trained at before was in a basement — it was decent, but it wasn’t a community. Outlaw opened my eyes to what CrossFit could really be: a place to train, build friendships, and learn.”
As in-gym training resumed post-lockdown, he leaned in fully. The personal records started stacking up. Movements that once felt impossible became part of his routine. Every week, he felt a little stronger. A little more focused. And, he says, a little more like the best version of himself.
“I’m in the best shape I’ve been in 20 years. Mentally refreshed. Disciplined. Focused. Most of my peers aren’t pushing themselves like this — and it shows. I like where I’m at.”
But the transformation didn’t stop with him. His wife Kaili saw the impact this training had on his life — and decided to join Outlaw herself.
“Three years later, she’s experienced physical gains she never dreamed of. And now our kids are in the CrossFit Kids program. They absolutely love the challenge.”
This journey has redefined what “family fitness” means in their home. It’s about more than just workouts — it’s about a mindset.
“Challenging myself physically helped me refine my mental discipline. I’ve started to pay more attention to how I fuel my body — not to restrict, but to be intentional. I even cut out alcohol, and the energy and clarity I gained from that were incredible.”
Today, he shows up stronger — for himself, his family, and his community.
“When newer members ask about movements, food, mindset, whatever — I get to share what I’ve learned. I get to pay it forward. And that feels really good.”
So what would he tell someone who feels stuck the way he once did?
“Do what’s sustainable for you, and every now and then, push outside your comfort zone. If you succeed, you’ve broken new ground. If not, you’re still laying the foundation for growth. Either way, you win.”