Fitness Classes, Yoga, Personal Training in Nanaimo, B.C.
Choose2be offers Health & Fitness Classes in Nanaimo
Meet Veronique
Health & Fitness Instructor/ Certified Holistic Therapist
Let me empower you – to realize your potential, to help you develop your inner and outer strength, so that you gain the confidence you need to make healthy lifestyle choices. You will have me at your side every step of your journey to a healthier body and stronger mind – motivating you to make the changes in your life to be the healthiest version of yourself. See yourself as you intend to be: healthy, strong and capable. By setting goals and changing your mindset, with learning and coaching, you can do anything! Let’s get started.
Now that I’ve graduated as a Transpersonal Therapeutic Counsellor, I’ve opened Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling to offer more rounded services to my clients, because we are so much more than just our bodies.
Fitness Classes in Nanaimo
Choose2be offers fitness training, personal training, holistic nutrition, coaching, certification and fitness classes like Bootcamp, Zumba and Yoga designed for all fitness levels.
Get Active with Group Fitness at VIU!
Join me for group fitness classes at VIU—no student card needed! Everyone’s welcome to participate.
Yoga, Therapy & Teacher Training
Choose2be offers a wide range of many styles of yoga including yoga therapy to suit your needs. I’m also pleased to offer a unique Yoga Teacher Training experience with help from our wonderful yoga community.
Personal Training
Whether your goal is permanent weight loss, muscle toning, strength building or enhanced physical performance, I can design a program tailored to your needs and fitness level that will help you meet your fitness goals.
Online Certifications & Programs
Choose2be is excited to launch a fully online Circus Arts Leader Certification course! I also offer Yoga Teacher Training and more. Look under “Get Certified!” For online classes on strength training, yoga, and Zumba, see “Online Programs.”
Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach
Educate. Act. Transform! Where education meets transformation and you take back your power and freedom to choose. Real Food, as nature intended, provides the medicine we need to obtain and maintain a state of health.
Online Circus Arts Leader Certification
Gain confidence as you acquire the skills to juggle with scarves, balls, clubs, hula-hoops and diabolo, spin plates, and so much more!
Yoga Teacher Training
Choose2be now offers you an amazing opportunity to become a yoga leader in your community! Certification leader and inspirational fitness instructor Veronique Rioux and her team will educate and guide you through the 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training certification and help turn your yoga passion into a career!
Teachers
Learn from Teachers of different styles of Yoga
Mentorship
Apprenticeship and mentoring possibilities
Sequencing
18 Sequenced Vinyasa Classes detailed program included
Chakra Anatomy
Explore the Chakras system in depth
What Choose2be Clients Say
Choose2be Strong
Start small if you need to. If you haven’t exercised for a long time, just begin by walking for 15 minutes a day and build up from there. You will be amazed at the domino effect this will have on the rest of your life. You will find it influencing how you feel about yourself. You will notice yourself making better choices in many areas of your life.
Choose2be Happy
Start with the simple things. Be happy that you can walk, that you can see beautiful things, feel love and be loved. Look at yourself and focus on what you love about yourself. Be positive, cultivate gratitude, and let it grow on you.
Choose2be Healthy
There is no quick fix. You can’t buy health. You can’t buy a strong body. You need to create it through every choice you make, from eating to how you see yourself. A great place to start is exercise. You need to make exercise a lifestyle. Do whatever type of exercise you enjoy and find inspiring: walking, biking, weight lifting, yoga, dancing…
News & Tips
Read the latest updates and posts, from fitness tips to personal experiences from graduates of the Yoga Teacher Training course.
Aging Gracefully: The Power of Strength Training and Mobility for a Vibrant Life – 2025
Aging gracefully isn’t just about looking youthful—it’s about staying strong, mobile, and independent as we grow older. Strength training and mobility exercises are essential for maintaining bone density, joint health, and overall vitality. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, incorporating movement into your routine can help prevent injuries, improve balance, and keep you doing the activities you love. As a certified Medical Exercise Specialist and Parkinson’s trainer, I specialize in helping people of all ages build strength, resilience, and confidence—both in-person in Nanaimo and online. Let’s make aging an empowering journey!
Indian Club Training: History, Benefits, and Beginner Routine Nanaimo, Vancouver island – 2025
Unlock Strength & Mobility with Indian Clubs
Indian clubs have been used for centuries to build strength, flexibility, and coordination. Originally developed by warriors and wrestlers in India, these beautifully crafted tools are now making a comeback in modern fitness. Training with Indian clubs improves shoulder mobility, grip strength, and joint health, making them an excellent addition to any workout routine.
I’m using 2-pound clubs in this routine—an ideal starting point for beginners. Even as a fitness professional, I can feel their powerful effects on my wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Try these beginner-friendly moves: Single Arm Circle, Casting, Pivot Casting, Circular Pivot Casting, Windmill, Outward Mills, and Inward Mills.
Ready to experience the benefits of Indian clubs? Let’s get moving! 💪🔥 #IndianClubs #MobilityTraining #Choose2be
The Turkish GetUp: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Compound Exercise – 2025
Excerpt: The Power of the Turkish GetUp
The Turkish GetUp is a powerful, full-body exercise that blends strength, mobility, and coordination. Originating from ancient Turkish wrestlers, this compound movement transitions you from lying down to standing while holding a weight overhead. It’s more than a workout—it’s a complete functional fitness experience.
By incorporating the Turkish GetUp into your routine, you’ll improve core stability, joint mobility, and overall strength while reducing the risk of injury. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this versatile exercise can elevate your fitness to the next level.
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