Raw Strength CrossFit
Welcome to Raw Strength CrossFit, Waterloo, Ontario's premier destination for high-intensity functional fitness and expert coaching. Our facility offers a bright, clean, and stunning environment designed to foster a supportive community where everyone—from beginners to professional athletes—can thrive. We combine top-of-the-line equipment with specialized programming, including CrossFit, Personal Training, and Nutrition Coaching, to help you build real-world strength and endurance. Our philosophy is rooted in the CrossFit methodology, ensuring that every workout is scalable to your individual fitness level while maintaining the intensity needed for results. At Raw Strength, you aren't just joining a gym; you are joining a welcoming family of athletes and coaches dedicated to helping you reach your best physical and mental shape.
Scalable Workouts
Every program is designed to be modified for any fitness level, ensuring safety and progress for everyone.
Expert Guidance
Our coaches provide personalized attention during classes to ensure proper form and technique.
Top-Tier Equipment
Train with the industry's best equipment in a facility that is meticulously maintained and cleaned.
Laura
Owner & Head Coach
Coach Laura is the passionate force behind Raw Strength CrossFit, having created a stunning and welcoming space for the Waterloo community. She is known for being friendly, highly knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping every athlete feel at home.
Verified Member
"Best coaches, equipment, programming, and community you could ask for! Raw Strength is THE place to be for all fitness lovers. The staff and athletes at Raw Strength are welcoming, kind and upbeat, making for a fun and pleasing workout experience every time you walk through the doors. With a mix of cardio and strength training, Raw Strength will get you in the best shape of your life, both mentally and physically."
Local Athlete
"This gym is the best! The environment is great, the space is very clean, the equipment is top of the line. All the coaches are friendly and very knowledgeable. This gym is for everyone! From beginners to professional athletes to train at. The community and the vibe in this place is amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a gym in town. Everyone is so friendly and you feel at home here. Coach Laura is the best and the space she created is stunning."
Community Member
"This gym is exceptional - a beautiful, bright space with a passionate and knowledgeable owner. A welcoming space for people of all fitness levels."
Main CrossFit Floor
A spacious, bright, and open training area equipped with high-quality rigs, barbells, and floor mats for high-intensity group classes.
Cardio & Endurance Zone
Equipped with Air Bikes, Rowers, and other functional cardio equipment to build metabolic conditioning.
Kids Training Area
A dedicated and safe space for our CrossFit Kids program, focused on movement and fun.
CrossFit Kids
A program designed specifically for children to develop a love for fitness through games and age-appropriate functional movements.
Nutrition Coaching
Personalized nutrition plans and guidance to fuel your performance and achieve lasting body composition results.
Personal Training
One-on-one sessions with our expert coaches to focus on specific goals, technique, or rehabilitation.
60 Bathurst Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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CrossFit Classes
Entraînement fonctionnel varié
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit adapté pour enfants
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Personal Training
Specialized class
Nutrition Coaching
Specialized class
Strengths
- Exceptional Coaching - Coach Laura and the team are highly praised for their knowledge, friendliness, and ability to coach all levels.
- Clean and Bright - The facility is frequently described as stunning, clean, and filled with natural light, creating a premium workout environment.
- Specialized Kids Program - One of the few gyms in the area offering dedicated CrossFit Kids classes to build healthy habits early.
- Inclusive Community - A strong, welcoming 'vibe' where members feel at home regardless of their fitness background.
Watch points
- Split Daily Schedule - The gym closes mid-day (12:00 PM to 4:30 PM), which may not suit those looking for lunch-hour workouts.
- Early Friday Close - Afternoon hours on Friday are shorter, ending at 5:30 PM compared to 7:00 PM during the rest of the week.
CrossFit
Our signature group class focused on constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements. Expect a mix of weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning designed to improve overall fitness and health.
Objective: Strength, Conditioning, and Skill
CrossFit Kids
A fun and engaging class for youth that focuses on fundamental movements like jumping, running, and lifting in a game-based environment. Promotes confidence and physical literacy.
Objective: Movement Quality and Fun
Open Gym
Dedicated time for members to work on specific skills, accessory work, or follow their own programming in our world-class facility.
Objective: Individual Progress
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Located in a modern industrial unit on Bathurst Drive, the gym is situated in the north end of Waterloo, an area known for its business hubs and professional accessibility.
Public transport
Accessible via local Grand River Transit (GRT) bus routes serving the Northfield/Bathurst area.
Parking
Plenty of free on-site parking available directly in front of Unit 12 for all members.
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Approach
We believe in building a community-first environment where intensity and functional movements lead to real-life results.
Methodology
Our coaching uses the CrossFit methodology, prioritizing proper technique and mechanics before adding intensity and load.
Progression
Members progress through scalable programming, with regular assessments and personalized feedback from our expert coaches.
CrossFit Membership
- Expert-led group classes
- Access to WodUp programming
- Open Gym access
CrossFit Kids
- Age-appropriate fitness
- Certified youth coaching
- Fun, game-based learning
First visit
Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your free trial to meet the coach and get a tour of the facility.
Required equipment
Comfortable athletic wear, cross-training shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude.
What a typical session looks like
Each 60-minute session includes a coached warm-up, skill or strength work, the Workout of the Day (WOD), and a cool-down.
Strength & Weightlifting
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
Cardio Machines
CrossFit Open
An annual worldwide competition where our community comes together to test their fitness.
Community Team WODs
Special group workouts designed to foster teamwork and camaraderie among members.
Laura
Laura is the founder of Raw Strength CrossFit. She has spent years perfecting a training environment that is as beautiful as it is functional. Her coaching style focuses on inclusivity, ensuring that every person who walks through the door feels supported and capable of reaching their goals.
CrossFit Affiliate
Proudly affiliated with CrossFit Inc., utilizing their world-renowned training methodology.
Raw Strength CrossFit offers various membership options including group class memberships, CrossFit Kids packages, and specialized coaching. They emphasize a low-pressure 'Free Trial' for new members to experience the gym.