03/03/2026
We’re proud to highlight Jen in this month’s Member Spotlight.🎉 Hi everyone I am Jen, I was ready for a change from the big-box gym experience where no one really knew each other. It often felt impersonal—people either checking each other out or so busy that workouts took forever to finish. I had previously practiced hot yoga and knew that was something I wanted to return to. When I saw the grand opening for Oxygen Barrhaven about a year ago and realized they also offered fitness classes, I knew it was exactly what I had been looking for. It truly felt like a perfect fit.
You know the saying, “actions speak louder than words”? That’s exactly how I feel about this place. From the moment you walk through the door—being greeted by staff, chatting with members, and feeling genuinely welcomed—you can tell it’s different. The heated room, the variety of classes and instructors, and the way they meet members where they are, without pressure or judgment, make it special. All ages and fitness levels are embraced. It’s a rare sense of community, especially in today’s busy world.
Honestly… all classes are my favouirte. It really depends on my mood, stress level, and physical state. I work in a stressful, physically demanding, and sometimes dangerous job, so some days I need to unwind with yoga or a deep stretch to reset both my body and mind. Other days, I need to channel built-up energy into free weights and cardio. That’s what makes this place so unique—it truly offers the best of both worlds.
And I’ll admit, I love being guided through a workout. With decision fatigue from daily life, it’s refreshing to just show up and have an instructor lead the way. Every class feels like having a personal trainer.
The thing that keeps me coming back is that I see and feel myself getting stronger—mentally and physically. When we’re younger, we often put others first. I’ve learned that to continue being there for the people I care about, I have to prioritize myself too. I look at some of the younger members and admire that they’ve figured that out earlier than I did. Oxygen Barrhaven came into my life at exactly the right time, and for that, I’m truly grateful.
