our story so far...

The Resilience story begins at Markham High in 2001, where Josh and Andrew first met. Andrew had just transferred in, feeling lost in a school of 2,500. Josh introduced himself, and the two quickly bonded over sports and fitness.

After high school, their paths diverged — Josh went to teacher’s college while Andrew played football in Europe. By 2010, they were training together regularly again at GoodLife. A few years later, the question came up: “What if we build something of our own?”

Era 1 of Resilience Fitness begins in 2015 at Monarch Park. Starting with mostly friends and family, the guys start small and begin developing their legendary hybrid training classes. Word quickly spreads across the Toronto fitness scene.

With momentum building, and the word getting out, Andrew and Josh are hit with the ultimate test as Covid 19 spreads worldwide. As the government shuts down all non-essential businesses, Josh and Andrew do everything they can to keep their dream alive including online/outside workouts and virtual communities.

By late 2021, Josh and Andrew find a new home at the Toronto City Sports Centre. Nicknamed “the Dome”, this is a big step up and the foundation for growing Resilience into what it is today.

By late 2024, Andrew and Josh recognize HYROX as a growing phenomenon that aligns perfectly with their training philosophy. To bring their HYROX vision to life, the guys expand again to Ajax in Durham region, creating a custom HYROX training ground for hybrid athletes.

Today, Resilience begins a new era, that goes beyond the gym. With our upcoming takeover of the NRS building at 1400 O’Connor, Josh and Andrew finally have the space they need to bring their HYROX vision to Toronto. But this is only half the story… 

With a new apparel line landing in October 2025, Resilience will once again evolve as transitions into a lifestyle brand for Hybrid athletes.

As Resilience grows, so does our drive to be the Home of the Hybrid Athlete and define hybrid athletics in Canada.