Personal training, Fitness & Movement in Nanaimo
Build strength, improve mobility and feel more confident in your body with personalized training and movement programs designed for real life. Train with me in my private Nanaimo space, in your home, or join one of my group fitness classes.
Meet Veronique
Personal Trainer – Health & Fitness Expert – Yoga and Movement Teacher
I’ve been helping people become stronger, move better and feel more confident in their bodies for over 20 years. My approach combines strength training, mobility, functional movement, yoga and practical lifestyle coaching to help you build a body that supports the life you want to live.
Whether you’re getting started, returning to exercise, working toward a specific goal or simply wanting to stay strong and capable as you age, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward.
My work has also expanded into therapeutic counselling. For individual and couples counselling in Nanaimo and online across BC, visit Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling.
Ways to Work With Me
Choose2be offers personal training, group fitness, yoga, mobility, health coaching and fitness education in Nanaimo. Whether you prefer personalized one-on-one training or the energy of a group class, there are options for different goals, abilities and 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 & Mobility
Build flexibility, mobility, balance, body awareness and strength through yoga and movement practices developed from decades of teaching experience.
Personal Training
Personalized strength, mobility and functional fitness designed around your body, experience and goals. Train with me in my private Nanaimo Space or have me come to you.
Health & Lifestyle Coaching
Practical support for creating sustainable habits around movement, nutrition and overall well-being, without quick fixes or extremes.
Group Fitness Classes at VIU
Join me for strength, mobility, Pilates, yoga, dance and other group fitness classes at Vancouver Island University. Classes are open to the community – no student card required.
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 returning in 2027/2028
A new 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is being developed for 2027/2028, bringing together yoga, functional movement, mobility, teaching skills, personal development and embodied practice. Designed for those who want to deepen their own practice or learn to confidently guide others, the program will offer time to learn, practice, integrate and grow.
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.
Why I Don’t Just Stretch My Hips — I Strengthen Them
Strong Hips > Just Stretching
If your hips feel tight, stretching alone won’t fix it. Mobility without strength doesn’t stick — your body needs control and stability through its range of motion.
That’s why I love 90–90 hip work. This position challenges both internal and external rotation, hitting the deep stabilizers most people miss. I play with variations like:
• Lying down windshield wipers
• Seated 90–90 with and without hands
• Knee lifts and back leg lifts
• Forward and backward leg swings
• 90–90 Good Mornings
These drills aren’t about forcing range — they’re about teaching your nervous system to own it. Slow, controlled reps strengthen the deep hip muscles, improve balance, protect the knees and back, and make everyday movement safer and easier.
Next time you reach for another passive hip stretch, ask yourself: Am I building strength through this range, or just letting gravity do the work? Strong hips = lasting mobility, power, and resilience.
#HipStrength #MobilityWithControl #90-90Drills #FunctionalMovement #StrongHipsStrongBody
Agility Ladder Training: Why the Agility Ladder Is One of the Most Underrated Tools in Fitness
The agility ladder is one of the most underrated tools in fitness. Learn how agility ladder training improves coordination, balance, brain health, and confidence at any age.
Bringing Smart Training to Life: Personal Training with the Gym Monster 1.0 in My Home Space
Train Smarter, Right at Home
Discover how I use the Speediance Gym Monster 1.0 in my home office to deliver personalized, data-driven strength and functional training for clients. From mobility and wrist health to full-body strength, this smart machine allows efficient, professional coaching in a private, convenient space.
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Get In Touch
Interested in personal training, group fitness, yoga, health coaching or future CHoose2be programs? Get in touch to learn more and find the right option for you.
(250) 740-0886
