Who We Are
BarnYard Fitness is a locally owned and operated fitness facility equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Our trainers are dedicated to helping you improve your overall fitness and lifestyle. Join us today!
Mission
Our mission is to provide Davidson and the surrounding area with the luxury of having a fitness facility with the amenities and services you find at fitness facilities in larger centers. Our goal in designing this space is to create a sense of community and belongingness that helps motivate people to achieve their fitness goals. We want to get people excited about going to our gym knowing when they get there they will have the resources they need to accomplish their fitness plan. Whether you have years of experience in the fitness world or you are just beginning, BarnYard Fitness has what you need to succeed.
About Us
Tory and Chiara live in Davidson, with their two kids, Aria and Leo. Tory was born and raised in Davidson, while Chiara grew up in Turin, Italy. The two met while attending Norwich University and playing hockey for Norwich University Cadets. To this day, people are wondering how Tory convinced a girl from Turin Italy (a city of over 1 million people), to move to Davidson, Saskatchewan. In fact, Chiara still asks herself that question from time to time! Both of them were very involved in sports growing up, more specifically hockey. Hockey helped both of them develop their passion for exercising and staying fit. Because of this passion and with help from the covid pandemic, they invested in some fitness equipment and converted their basement into a gym. With the help and push of some friends, Chiara became a Certified Personal Trainer and started teaching classes in the basement. It quickly evolved into a community of women committed to showing up multiple times per week in the early mornings. The success of Chiara’s workouts and seeing the momentum the health and wellness movement was gaining, gave Tory and Chiara the confidence a fitness facility in Davidson was a sustainable venture. On August 1st, 2022, after looking into different options, they purchased the old Davidson Leader located at 205 Washington Avenue, and BarnYard Fitness was born.
Our Team
Chiara Traversa
Personal Trainer/Owner
Born in Turin, Italy, she moved to the United States at the age of 17 to chase her love for ice hockey. Her passion for the game propelled her forward, and she attended Norwich University, where she played goalie for the varsity hockey team while completing a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.
After college, she worked in New York City for four years before making a life-changing decision to move to Davidson, Saskatchewan in 2016 to be with her future husband. Though this move marked a significant change in her life, she has continued to push herself to new heights, demonstrating an unwavering work ethic and dedication to her family and community.
Driven by her passion for sport and fitness she became a Certified Personal Trainer and started the journey of opening BarnYard Fitness with her husband. She founded BarnYard fitness to create a welcoming community where people of all ages and abilities can come together to pursue their passion for fitness and sports.
Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of following one’s passion, no matter where it may lead.
Mandy Morrison
Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach
Having been a dancer for most of her childhood, Mandy appreciates movement in all forms. After falling in love with the practice of yoga, she saw how the connection with the mind and intentional movement could become a form of therapy. In 2015, she obtained her certification as a yoga instructor and became passionate about teaching others the practice she found so liberating. She found a similar therapeutic experience with lifting weights, and in 2020 Mandy went on to become certified as a personal trainer to gain more knowledge about the body systems and also to help others find their connection to self through strength and movement. She also holds certification as a nutrition coach, which adds a more holistic approach to the way she coaches clients and aids in getting clients the results they are looking for in the gym.
She sees that taking care of one’s health not only includes the physical aspect but that it is all-encompassing, including movement, nutrition, managing stress, sleep, and all other components that create a healthy mind and body.
How to purchase a Gym Membership?
You can also purchase your memebership in person at the Gym or we now offer an app to buy gym memberships, manage your payments & book your group classes and personal training sessions with BarnYard Fitness.
Download the Glofox App!
Step 1: Go to your favorite app store, and search and download the Glofox member app!
Step 2: In the search bar under ‘First, Let’s Find Your Studio,’ type in BarnYard Fitness and click on it when it pops up!
Step 3: Next, you will click on Register from the bottom of the screen.
Step 4: Follow all the prompts for creating your account, starting with your email and password.
What happens after I purchased a Gym Membership?
Once you purchase a membership, you will receive a Membership Confirmation Email. Within 24 hours you will receive an email from Kisi (info@kisi.io) with the subject “Door Access Granted”, with the steps to follow for accessing BarnYard Fitness 24/7. This guide provides additional information on how to set up your Kisi App to access the gym. The Kisi email will be sent to the same email address used for the BarnYard App account.
Do I need a Gym Membership to access Group Classes and Personal Training Service?
No, a gym membership is not required to access Group Classes or Personal Training Services. However, if you have a Yearly Membership, you automatically receive 10% any Group Classes and Personal Training Sessions for the length of your membership.
How do I purchase a Gym membership for 18 and under?
18 and under members must create an account under their parent/legal guardian on the BarnYard Fitness App. Follow this video for instructions on how to add family accounts. Members must be a minimum of 14 years of age to access the BarnYard Fitness services. Members 14 years of age or younger have to be accompanied by an adult.
What are the rules of BarnYard Fitness?
- No outdoor/dirty shoes allowed past the entrance
- Proper fitness attire is required
- No barefoot training allowed
- Sanitize the equipment after use
- Return weights/equipment to the racks
- Never slam or drop weights
- No speaker allowed
- No food allowed
- Be mindful of your surroundings
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Any member allowing non members into the gym will immediately have their membership revoked without refund
What are the hours of operation?
BarnYard Fitness is accessible 24/7 for members with an active gym membership. The gym is equipped with an access door system (Kisi) that allows memebers to unlock the door from their smartphone. It is also equipped with 24 hours surveillance.
The gym is closed for group classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7am and Thursday from 7:30-9pm. Anyone can register and attend those group classes.