Fitness Classes
Fall 2024 registration opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 30.
Fitness classes start the week of September 23.
Sure, the legendary VIU steps and stairs keep you moving, but our friendly fitness classes give you a targeted way to get healthy and feel great!
Our weekly one-hour fitness classes take place on the Nanaimo campus at the VIU Gymnasium (Building 190) and run throughout the semester.
Rates are discounted for VIU students and there are options for all skill and fitness levels. Please read the class descriptions below and follow the links to register.
Butts and Guts
Mondays or Thursdays - 4:00 p.m.
One hour totally dedicated to the strengthening and toning of the core of the body and glutes. This is a non-cardio class but appropriate exercise footwear and clothing would be highly recommended. Come prepared to sweat.
Mobility and Flexibility
Mondays or Thursdays - 5:00 p.m.
This class is designed to improve range of motion using different exercises and stretches. Participants will learn Self Myofascia release to help release tension from the body and improve body function. We will be using foam roller, balls and yoga straps.
Instructor: Veronique Rioux
Yoga
Tuesdays or Thursdays - 3:00 p.m.
This program will lead you through a series of poses working on balance, flexibility and breath work. Expect tunes and a fun welcoming environment. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Pamela Watts
Cardio Club
Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m.
Information coming soon!
Full Body Toning
Tuesdays - 5:00 p.m.
Information coming soon!
Bootcamp / H.I.I.T.
Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m.
Push your own personal limits through a challenging and unique blend of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, strength and endurance training and calisthenics.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training protocol alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. The method involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity between bouts.
Instructor: Veronique Rioux
Yin Yoga
Wednesdays - 5:00 p.m.
Sink into stillness and slow down your body & mind. This class will help you increase flexibility and your range of motion and will calm your mind. A great class for stress release.
Instructor: Veronique Rioux
