Jen Linton believes change happens from outside of your comfort zone.
The fitness coach has been teaching strength, cycling and freestyle classes, and boot camps for more than six years at Oranj Fitness in Airdrie. Her mission is to encourage everyone to keep challenging themselves.
“Everyone is on a different journey than the person next to them,” says Linton, who adds she finds women, especially, are always surprised by just how much they are capable of when they tap into that little bit of extra power.
“When it comes to fitness, things are going to be hard, but you have to never give up. If you keep encouraging yourself and are determined to keep going, things will change. Leave your comfort zone at the door and dedicate the time to improving yourself.”
Linton also teaches Cycle for Change, an outdoors spin class hosted by Oranj Fitness that raises funds for local charities.
Nominator Jamie Olmstead says Linton encourages women every day to do their best and push through.
“She gives us confidence to be ourselves and take care of our bodies,” says Olmstead.
“She creates amazing challenges for members and is very active on social media promoting Oranj and giving back to the community. Oranj is very lucky to have Jen and her amazing energy, spirit and her heart.”