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(1497, 1, '2016-12-07 19:11:56', '2016-12-07 19:11:56', '<p class=\"p1\">\"The positively and healthy life that Vero leads is inspiring and she is a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivating personal trainer. I wouldn\'t hesitate to recommend her to my closest friends and family.\" Colin Bender Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\nMake sure you check Colin <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-colin-bender/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Colin Bender\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?w=1367 1367w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=768%2C1151 768w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=684%2C1024 684w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=120%2C180 120w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=167%2C250 167w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=400%2C600 400w\" alt=\"Colin Bender - Inspirational Person - Nanaimo- Vulnerability Challenge- Personal training- cohousing Nanaimo\" width=\"1367\" height=\"2048\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"I love classes with Veronique! She is energetic, vibrant and always smiling- I\'ve taken <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Zumba</a> and tried her <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class in Nanaimo. I\'ve had conversations with Veronique too, and she is helpful and just so positive! Classes with her will really leave you feeling her positivity and energy.\" Bhumika Mehta, The Writer Eats, Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\nMake sure you check Bhumika <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-bhumika\">Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Bhumika\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?w=579 579w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=182%2C300 182w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=109%2C180 109w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=152%2C250 152w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=365%2C600 365w\" alt=\"Bhumika\" width=\"579\" height=\"952\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique Rioux is very knowledgable in all aspects of movement and stretching. She is good at finding ways to present movement exercises that make them fun for all levels or she can work one on one at quite advanced levels. She has background in circus, bellydancing and yoga, and possibly more I don\'t know about. I have taken part in several of her events, including several children\'s days that she organized that were filled with fun, active and engaging activities. The choose2be videos that I have seen lately have been inspiring.\" Kalie Gossen, Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"kalie\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?w=272 272w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?resize=180%2C148 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?resize=250%2C205 250w\" alt=\"Kalie\" width=\"272\" height=\"223\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> fell into my life at the perfect time. I needed something regular, imposed on me to motivate me to workout. This program is perfect for someone like me who likes to have structure. You get up, open your computer and everything is there. You don’t even have to decide which exercises to do, everything is there for you, ready to go. If you are in shape or not there are different levels of difficulty to choose from. You can do the 6 minute Tabata workout anytime of the day if you can’t do it first thing in the morning as they recommend. Personally, I like this flexibility. Someday I didn’t do it so I did 2 workouts the next day. I am already pretty active but not in a muscular way. The exercises are motivating, they vary and are often new to me and that is really useful for my work as a physical education teacher.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I haven’t applied the nutrition principal yet, I have mainly focused on the exercises. I like that Veronique often writes comments and that is motivating. I saw I big difference in the level of my energy in the last fews weeks since I started the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>. I really needed that. I also feel like my thighs are getting firmer and I have lost a few inches on my hips and chest. I am super satisfied with the result so far. I didn’t have any expectations when I started the program and I am really happy. I like it so much that I want to repeat an other 8 weeks once this one is over. I never been someone who likes weight training and muscle building exercises but right now I am always motivated to do my daily exercises as much as the two weekly 30 minutes workout. Now I will focus on the nutrition part to have even more benefits from the program. Thanks again Veronique for this program.\"</p>\r\nJulie Fournier, physical education teacher and coordinator of the physical department at Cegep de Gaspe, Quebec\r\n\r\nMake sure you check <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-julie-fournier/\">Julie Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Julie Fournier 3\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?w=720 720w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=180%2C135 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=250%2C188 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=600%2C450 600w\" alt=\"Julie Fournier - Inspirational Person - Physical education teacher- Zumba Instructor - Choose2be Nanaimo\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique is a total game changer. I\'ve been attending her classes- <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga</a>, <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a>, and workshops for three years and I don\'t ever want to stop. Not only is she educated and constantly pushing herself to learn more so she can better serve you, but she is also supportive, kind, understanding, and funny. Her classes are never boring and you always leave feeling stronger physically, emotionally and mentally!\" Sarah Scherman</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Sarah <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-sarah/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Sarah Scherman bio\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=3008 3008w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=768%2C511 768w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=1024%2C681 1024w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=250%2C166 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=600%2C399 600w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=1440 1440w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" alt=\"Inspirational person Sarah Scherman - Bootcamp VIU- Bootcamp Nanaimo - Group Fitness Instructor\" width=\"3008\" height=\"2000\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique you have changed my life in ways you don\'t even understand! You have given me a passion and a confidence through your leadership and constant affirmations. I had no idea starting <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class in Nanaimo a year ago would change my life and shape me into the person I am today.\" Kelsey Nijman, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Kelsey <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspiration-person-kelsey-nijman\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Kelsey Nijman\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?w=640 640w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Kelsey\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"I joined Veronique\'s <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Cardio Blast </a>class on Gabriola and <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Body Sculpt</a> class on Gabriola, classes a year ago and I am still going! I find her classes varied, interesting, fun, challenging and educational. Vero is a happy light at the front  of the class, watching our form, teaching us about our muscles and posture. She encourages us to really challenge ourselves at our level ( the first time in my life I\'ve needed a sweat towel!) I am semi-retired and at my strongest in many years. Vero has inspired me to do tabata routines at home too,  with <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>  to keep up the good work between  classes. I love vero\'s classes! She is encouraging, teaches us what we are doing, why and how. She watches carefully that we are using correct form and challenges is to do the best that we can while considering each persons skill level and ability.\r\nThis is the first time I\'ve continued to attend classes for well over a year - I don\'t like to miss!\" Liz McKnight, Gabriola Island, BC.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Liz <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspiration-person-liz-mcknight/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Liz McKnight\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Liz-McKnight-e1468212708650.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Liz Mcknight - art therapy - Nanaimo - Gabriola island- inspirational person - body sculpt- 8 week online - cardio blast\" width=\"229\" height=\"400\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique is the best, she encourages me to be stronger and healthier and pushes me to limits that I thought I could never reach. Thanks for all of your encouragement in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> classes and pushing me to reach my goals.\" Glynis Steen, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Glynis Steen\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?w=825 825w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=300%2C264 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=768%2C676 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=180%2C158 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=250%2C220 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=600%2C528 600w\" alt=\"Glynis\" width=\"825\" height=\"726\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique has infectious energy, a very sweet &amp; approachable girl. She has excellent techniques and great focus on breathing in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga</a> class in Nanaimo. Veronique is of a few instructors who explain the Yoga poses… I feel like I am being educated as well as instructed through the class. All of her exercises seem very simple and basic but are in fact are unbelievably difficult and challenging. Each exercise comes with 2 or 3 levels of difficulty, lots of cleanse breathing and flows. Over the last year or so, attending 2 classes per week I have improved my strength and flexibility incredibly. Veronique’s classes lets you feel calm, at peace and eager to be there. Her attention to everyone and foot massage at the end of each class leaves you wanting to come back!\" Daniele Latiff, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Daniele\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?w=608 608w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=196%2C300 196w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=118%2C180 118w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=163%2C250 163w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=392%2C600 392w\" alt=\"Daniele\" width=\"608\" height=\"930\" /> Veronique\'s energy is infectious and motivating. I love her workouts as they are always different and designed for all levels of fitness in the same class which makes for a very inclusive and non-intimidating atmosphere. You will not be disappointed, Veronique is awesome! \"I must say you put on a stellar clinic!....you always \"bring it\"...I\'m amazed! Thanks for the inspiration and showing me the \"Bootcamp way\"....I\'m in love....even though it is hard to get out of bed the next morning....it is a good \"hurt\"! *pouting* at the thought of a Bootcamp without you leading us!...they say all good things come to an end!\" Craig Hanson, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Craig Hanson\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?w=288 288w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=247%2C300 247w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=148%2C180 148w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=206%2C250 206w\" alt=\"Craig\" width=\"288\" height=\"350\" /> \"Véronique is a great role model and an incredible motivator! I really look forward to her Bootcamp classes! I have seen huge improvements in my fitness level and have lost weight to boot!\" Trish Smith, Nanaimo BC Make sure you check Trish Inspirational Person post. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Trish SMith 0\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?w=960 960w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=300%2C198 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=768%2C508 768w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=180%2C119 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=250%2C165 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=600%2C397 600w\" alt=\"Trish\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" /> \"Veronique\'s personal commitment to health and fitness is inspiring! She will push you to your limits and then encourage you to go further! Want to be in the best shape of your life? Call her.\" Tammy Williams, Bootcamp participant, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Tammy\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?w=877 877w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=300%2C203 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=768%2C519 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=180%2C122 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=250%2C169 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=600%2C406 600w\" alt=\"Tammy\" width=\"877\" height=\"593\" /> \"Thanks you so much for all your amazing support over the last year in Bootcamp. You have the most fantastic energy and drive. I really appreciate your constant encouragement and challenges. You are a true inspiration! I will never forget your wise words about fitness: enjoy the journey! Since I came to Nanaimo, my fitness journey has been out of this world and you played a very significent role in it throughout. All the best and thanks you again.\" Tara Kher, NANAIMO BC Make sure you check Tara Inspirational Person post. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Tara Ji\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?w=288 288w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=169%2C300 169w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=101%2C180 101w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=141%2C250 141w\" alt=\"Inspiration person - Tara- Bootcamp - Nanaimo - weight training - body composition\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" /> \"Veronique, I just wanted to take the time to say thanks so much for kicking my butt in Bootcamp these last two years. I\'ve had a blast in your class! It was a great way to de-stress from my classes and I\'ve definitly gotten stronger and see the improvements in myself. Your positive attitude is infectious and even when I was sweating and trying to catch my breath I was having fun! I have you to thank for getting me on the right track. Thanks again.\" Claire Parkhouse, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Claire 1\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?w=634 634w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Claire\" width=\"634\" height=\"634\" /> \"Chere Veronique, merci beaucoup de ton engagement et ta joie de vivre. C\'est un plaisir de faire partie de tes cours de Zumba.\" Morri, GABRIOLA ISLAND BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Morri Moscow\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?w=425 425w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=300%2C241 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=180%2C145 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=250%2C201 250w\" alt=\"Morri\" width=\"425\" height=\"342\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"You know you have such amazing dance talent. Your teaching is awesome and your energy is fantastic. Greatly appreciated your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Zumba</a> class in Nanaimo with my two left feet :)\" Karin Parakin, Zumba participant, NANAIMO BC</p>', 'Testimonials', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '134-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:11:56', '2016-12-07 19:11:56', '', 134, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/134-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1498, 1, '2016-12-07 19:22:08', '2016-12-07 19:22:08', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is the difference between mobility and flexibility?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mobility indicates how well and efficiently we move and it helps us to prevent injuries. It enables us to perform functional movement patterns like a full squat for example with no restrictions in the range of movement. Being flexible doesn\'t means that you have core strength, balance, coordination to be able to do the same movement as a person with good mobility. Of course flexibility is a component of mobility. To simplify it you can think simple definition by Tony Gentilcore, Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mobility: how a joint moves</strong>\r\n<strong>Flexibility: the length of a muscle</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mobility should be part of your lifestyle and fitness regimen to keep you healthy and help you reach your full potential. We don’t want to wait to have injury and pain to address this. If you have mobility problem your body is not going to move the way its suppose to and its will create wear and tears. <a href=\"http://iyca.org/flexibility-vs-mobility-in-youth-fitness-programs/\">“Compensation from other areas (generally the lumbar spine) can happen if you don’t have good movement patterns in basic movement like squatting, lunging...”</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mobility-versus-flexibility.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1249 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mobility-versus-flexibility-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mobility versus flexibility - Choose2be - Flexibility - Yoga - Medical Exercise Specialist Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>If you have been wanting to improve your flexibility but don’t have the results you are looking for, it might be a good idea to start thinking differently and work on improving mobility instead. Stretching temporarily improves the length of the muscle but it will return to its original state afterwards. The joint dictates the range of motion. For example if you have tight hamstrings and you keep stretching them without result, it might be because you have a hip mobility issue. Another example could be if you have ankle mobility issues stretching your calves won’t solve your problem.<a href=\"https://drjaritt.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/flexibility-vs-mobility-stop-stretching-start-mobilizing/\"> “Did you know that your ability to actively move a joint through a range of motion is not only dictated by the mobility at the joint but by your central nervous system. If your central nervous system does not feel strong through a certain range of motion it is going to show by limiting that range of motion.”</a> Whereas improving mobility will prepare your body for movement, increase over all joint range of motion and control, and translate into improved performance and joint health. To address mobility problem you need motion/movement.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Common areas that have limited range of movement: hips, shoulders, knees and upper back. There is a lot you can do to prevent injury, speed recovery, and improve performance;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tissue Work,</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stretching,</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Strengthening,</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tissue work</strong>: Self Myofascia release can be done using foam roller, balls, Theracane, your own body like the elbow, I even saw people use a rolling pin, be creative, use what you have handy! You can also go see a therapist like chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, to help you.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">When to perform mobility and flexibility exercises?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mobility exercises would be best performed before a workout or exercise. They will improve your range of motion and then you will be more likely able to reach a full range of motion. This will allow you to move better and keep your joints healthy. They can also be used as warm ups and will help the synovial fluid (fluid in your joints that helps cushions and lubricate) going to reduce joint friction. Joints don’t have blood supply but are nourished through synovial fluid. <a href=\"http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Flexibility_vs_Mobility.html\">“Joint salts, or calcium deposits, are also dissolved with the gentle, high-repetition movement patterns of the exercises.” </a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flexibility exercises should be performed at the end of a workout or at the end of the day. It will help you relax and relax your nervous system. Relaxing your nervous system decreases the ability to produce strength and power; that’s why you should not perform passive stretches before a workout. Relaxing your muscles will help you enhance recovery.</p>\r\nSo use mobility exercises as your warm-up and do flexibility work after the workout as part of the cool-down to restore tissue length and prevent long term injury.\r\n\r\nI am currently teaching a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Mobility and Flexibility Yoga classes</a> at Vancouver Island University and try to integrate some of theses principles in every classes I teach. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Check my calendar</a> and hope to see you in class.', 'Mobility versus Flexibility', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1242-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:22:08', '2016-12-07 19:22:08', '', 1242, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1242-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1499, 1, '2016-12-07 19:25:14', '2016-12-07 19:25:14', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Lois who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Lois?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lois-Caldwell-e1474781457826.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1132 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lois-Caldwell-e1474781418786-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Lois Caldwell - Gabriola island- Inspirational person- fit after seventy\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>When Lois first told me her age I was simply shocked. Seriously 70 years old, glowing, beautiful, vibrant and she could shake her body like a young one in Zumba. Lois has made such an amazing contribution to my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Zumba classes on Gabriola island</a>. You can see how much fun she has and she has been so supportive of what I do. So I am grateful to have her in my classes and to get to see her spend time smiling, dancing and having fun! She is also doing my 8 weeks online program and has been slimming down. She is so inspiring!</span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nI\'m motivated to exercise because I want to have a healthy lifestyle and I afraid of the negative effect it would have on my body if I stopped.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI\'ve tried many different exercises but my favourite ones right now are the Tabata 6 Minute Workout, Vero\'s 30 Minute Workout (both part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>) and Zumba.  These combined exercises have resulted in a difference in my waistline........Yahoo!\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nI don\'t know if I\'ve had any big accomplishments but one of them would have to be raising my beautiful and successful daughter.  Others may be the challenges I\'ve had with different exercise goals.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nIf I have a superpower it may be my ability to evaluate people, but that may be because of my many  years working in Human Resources.  I like to motivate people so maybe that could be called a superpower.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nNew York cheesecake is one of my favourite cheat treats or a Magnum ice cream sandwich.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nMy favourite dish is anything with a noodle and my favourite quick and easy dish is Punta Nesca.\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nThis may sound corny but my biggest goal is to grow old as physically fit as possible. <span class=\"s1\">At 70 years old, I feel I\'m living the dream.  I\'m happy and content with who I am and where I am.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nMy advise to Newbe\'s is find peace within, exercise, and laugh.....your face needs exercise too!\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Gabriola island Inspirational Person: Lois Caldwell fit at seventy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1130-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:25:14', '2016-12-07 19:25:14', '', 1130, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1130-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1500, 1, '2016-12-07 19:25:38', '2016-12-07 19:25:38', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Colin who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Colin?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1074 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Colin Bender - Inspirational Person - Nanaimo- Vulnerability Challenge- Personal training- cohousing Nanaimo\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>Colin became my neighbour when he moved at Pacific Gardens Cohousing. I am so grateful that he did because I really enjoy knowing him. I’ve <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personally trained</a> him and we got to know each other better. He gave me the best birthday present ever when he came to my birthday potluck and suggested that everyone around the circle say something they liked about me. That was really touching and sweet. He also organized his parents 40th anniversary and had a live band play at Cohousing and that was such a great party ! Colin is unique and keeps surprising me. Lately he did a 30 days <a href=\"http://thevulnerabilitychallenge.com/\">vulnerability challenge</a> and I was impressed by how much he opened bravely to everyone on social media. It has been a delight to have him in my life.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nI know I feel and look better when I exercise, so that definitely motivates me. I am also motivated to keep fit and strong because I know as I get older it will be more difficult to do the things I love and it much easier to maintain if I stay in good shape.</p>\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI am a big fan of yoga and love nothing more than getting out in nature for a hike.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nThis is a tough question- I would say my ability to connect with people by being vulnerable, honest and compassionate.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nVulnerability\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nEl Pastor Tacos from a local restaurant called Jalapenos!\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nIf we are talking healthy food, I would go with a smoothie with lots of organic local fruit and greens. If we are talking unhealthy, I am going to take a taco, steak, or pizza!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nWell, I want to have a loving healthy family with 2 or 3 beautiful children and a place we can call home. My other focus is an organization I recently started called <a href=\"http://thevulnerabilitychallenge.com/\">The Vulnerability Challenge</a>, where we inspire people to be themselves by encouraging them to open up and be vulnerable.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nConsistent exercise will get easier and if you stay with it for at least 30 days you will make a habit of it. <img class=\"_1ift _2560 img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v5/zfb/1/16/263a.png\" alt=\"☺\" />\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Nanaimo Inspirational Person: Colin Bender founder Vulnerability Challenge', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1067-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:25:38', '2016-12-07 19:25:38', '', 1067, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1067-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1501, 1, '2016-12-07 19:27:22', '2016-12-07 19:27:22', '<section class=\"article-section\"></section><section class=\"article-section\"><section class=\"article-section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Many people blame their weight on a slow metabolism and even genetics, but what does that mean? Can you boost your metabolism to burn more calories?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Did you know that excessive cardiovascular training like running, bik<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1006\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism 1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1012 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-2-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism- muscle help - weight training - Nanaimo Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>ing, elliptical training at the gym in combination with a reduced-calorie diet further speeds the loss of muscle mass and slow down your metabolism? I witnessed that during the years I worked in a weight training room. The same people doing the same cardio exercises for hours without any strength training didn’t have the results they were looking for at all. Yes there are lots of \"skinny fat\" people. I once read a quote like people do cardio to look good dressed up and they do strength training to look good naked or in bathing suit. That makes me laugh but also quite true.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What is metabolism?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Metabolism is the process in which your body converts what you put into your mouth into energy. Even when you rest your body needs energy for all basic functions such as breathing, adjusting hormone levels, growing, repair, circulation blood, digestion.  The number of calories your body needs to carry these basic functions is called basal metabolic rate also called metabolism. Several factors determine your metabolism:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Body size and composition</strong>; the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, even at rest.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Gender/sex</strong>; men usually have more muscle and less body fat than women, so they burn more calories</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Age</strong>: as you get older you lose muscle mass so you burn fewer calories</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have been working in the Health and Fitness industry for almost 15 years. I worked in a weight training room for many years and most women that came asked for my help because they were afraid of gaining muscle mass. I often wonder why they were so afraid until I discovered some magazines in the 70\'s 80´s of women working out. Most of them seemed to be on steroids looking more like men than women. There are still many myths and misconceptions that need to be clarified. Its so important to understand how muscle mass can not only help boost your metabolism but can do so much more for you. First I need to reassure everyone out there, without steroids, gaining lean muscle mass is not that easy. Actually its pretty difficult for most women to \"bulk\" up unless you are very serious about your training, train everyday and eat lots and lots of protein.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your metabolism is not to be blamed for your weight, ultimately your physi<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1007 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism- muscle help - weight training - Nanaimo Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" /></a>cal activity, food &amp; beverage intake will determine how much you weigh. There are some factors that we can\'t control to help our metabolism burn more calories; such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, sleep, stress. One factor that we can control is strength training to increase our muscle mass. Did you know that after age 20, you lose approximately one-half pound of muscle per year, reports the American Council on Exercise.  If you don\'t know how to get your strength training journey; contact a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> or join a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">group fitness classes</a> to help you boost your metabolism.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need other reasons to increase your muscle mass, check my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/benefit-strength-training/\">Benefit of Strength Training</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\"><span class=\"s1\">8 week online program</span></a>.</p>\r\n\r\n</section></section>', 'How does muscle affect your metabolism?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '940-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:27:22', '2016-12-07 19:27:22', '', 940, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/940-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1502, 1, '2016-12-07 19:28:21', '2016-12-07 19:28:21', '<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need reasons why you should do more muscle building activity like lifting weight, bodyweight training, HIIT, I\'ve decided to do a list of reasons to motivate you to start strength training.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Strength-training.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1008 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Strength-training-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"Benefit of strength training - Strength training - weight training - Nanaimo - CHoose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Benefit-of-strength-training-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1005 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Benefit-of-strength-training-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Benefit of strength training - Strength training - weight training - Nanaimo - CHoose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Increase metabolism</strong>: the more muscle you have the more calorie you burn, that\'s amazing! Check out my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/muscle-affect-metabolism/\">how muscles affect your metabolism</a>.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Improve health</strong>: you can manage symptoms of chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, diabetes, obesity, live a more independent lifestyle even as you age…</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Better immune system</strong>: exercise increases the production of macrophages; the cells that attack bacteria so you can heal faster. With consistent exercise, you can improve your immune system on a long term as well, but be careful, overtraining can also do the opposite. All about finding the balance.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Appearance</strong>: muscles take less space than fat, if you don\'t know about this, read my article: Muscle versus fat. So by increasing your muscle mass, you can look lean and toned and fit in your clothes better. Even if you are skinny you can create beautiful curves in your body.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Control blood sugar and decrease risk of diabetes</strong>: that will help maintien a healthy weight and prevent long term disease. Part of the reason aging people experience a rise in their blood sugar is because of the loss of muscle mass.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Decrease resting blood pressure</strong>: it makes your heart stronger and can pump more blood with less effort.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Physical performance</strong>: if you just get started, your nervous system might need up to 8 weeks to adjust to your new routine. After you will start seeing gain in strength and performance.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Decrease risk injury</strong>: when your body is stronger, mobile and flexible, your will decrease your risk of injury. When you do weight bearing exercises not only your muscles get stronger, but also your tendons and ligaments.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>To be stronger</strong>: <b> </b>A <span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/growing_stronger.pdf\">study from Tufts University</a> </span>found the more muscles you have the better your chances of a longer life. More than either blood pressure or cholesterol, muscle mass was determined to be the top biomarker for longevity.<a href=\"http://ozhealthreviews.com/health-tips/7-reasons-why-you-need-to-build-more-muscle/\"><span class=\"s2\"><sup>1</sup></span></a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>To have more energy</strong>: when you are stronger, you can handle more. You will be better equipped to deal with life.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Stronger bones</strong>: that\'s right, resistance training strengthen your bones.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>To improve posture</strong></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>To elevate your mood</strong>: stress can cause so much harm on you. When you workout, your body releases natural painkillers, opiates.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li2\"><strong>Sleep better</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you don\'t know how to get your strength training journey; contact a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> or join a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">group fitness classes</a> to help you boost your metabolism.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\"><span class=\"s1\">8 week online program</span></a>.</p>', 'Benefit of Strength Training', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '976-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:28:21', '2016-12-07 19:28:21', '', 976, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/976-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1503, 1, '2016-12-07 19:30:35', '2016-12-07 19:30:35', '<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are going to start our <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> together by performing a fitness test. I can already hear some of you wondering, why do we need to do a fit test? First is to be able to <strong>monitor your progress</strong>; sometimes  we really want to lose weight/fat but the first result might be an improvement in balance, strength, endurance ,and  energy. So by performing different exercises and recording them we will be able to have <strong>concrete results</strong> that you have with the program. It can also help you <strong>identify weaknesses and strengths</strong>; you can see where you might need to add more attention and effort. You will perform this fit test 3 times during the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week program</a>. The first day, half way throughout the program and at the end.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fit-test.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fit-test-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fit test - Nanaimo- Online program -monitor your progress - weight training - personal training \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a  picture of yourself from the front, the side and the back. Try to just hold yourself naturally. Then measure yourself: chest, waist, hips, thighs, calves, biceps. If you are unsure where to take these measurements make sure you watch the video. Weigh yourself and note when you did it; in the morning is always the best and I like to do it naked. If you have a way to take your fat percentage do it as well.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Then  will be the physical component of the test. I list all the exercises and again, make sure you <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgBnt2sWNOs\">watch the video</a> to know how to perform these movement safely.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Wall sit:</strong> 90 degree angle at knee so your thighs are parallel to the ground, feet hip width apart, knees aligned with toes. Hold this position for as long as you can. Relax into it, relaxing the arms on either side of the body, breathing normally. Try to aim for at least a minute if you can and maximum 4 minutes.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Squat or jump squat:</strong> set a chair and make sure your butt touches the chair each time so it gives you a good idea of the depth of your squat and will keep it consistent each time you repeat the test.  jump up, to your max in 1 minute Stretch quadriceps after.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Plank:</strong> take a picture to see how  your back alignment and form are. Hold for as long as you can, max 1 minute. You can do it on forearms, straight arms and even kneeling on the floor if needed.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lunge:</strong> start by dropping back knee to floor, making sure you have 3-90 degree angles (at front knee, front thigh &amp; back thigh, and back knee). Make sure your feet are placed hip width apart; not on a thigh rope but railroad track; that will make it easier to balance while lunging. Coming up and down, touching back knee to ground if you can and counting how many you can do in a minute. Making sure to keep the front knee slightly bent the whole time.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hollow body position:</strong> Lying on your back, start with leg straight feet above hip, lower back on ground, head up looking at belly. You can support head with hand or bring straight arms along your side off the floor. Start lowering the leg and stop before your lower back arches. Take a picture of how far you can bring your leg toward the floor without lifting lower back. max 1m</p>\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/QgBnt2sWNOs[/embed]\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you finish the test, make sure you keep your results somewhere safe, where you can use them again on week 4 and week 8 to monitor your progress. Then start reading <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/goal-setting/\">Goal Setting</a>. If you have any questions, just let me know. Have fun!</p>', 'Fit Test to help you monitor your progress', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '989-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:30:35', '2016-12-07 19:30:35', '', 989, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1504, 1, '2016-12-07 19:30:54', '2016-12-07 19:30:54', '<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_1891.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-890 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_1891-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"Goal setting - 8 week online program -Nanaimo - personal training - weight training \" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you ever heard that a goal properly set is halfway reached?Wikipedia defines goal setting as \"the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward that objective.\" An idea is just a dream until you write it down then it becomes an intention. The misfortune in life is not being able to reach your goal, but not having any. Don\'t worry you don\'t even have to be great to get started, but you have to start to become great. Everything can be accomplished if you break it down into smaller steps.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Smart Goal setting is famous in fitness, let me explain</h3>\r\n<strong>S is for \"specific\"</strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every goal should be clearly defined, not vague. For example you might say I want to lose weight, but how much weight. Instead try, I want to lose 15 pounds and commit to lose 1 pound a week</p>\r\n<strong>M is for \"measurable\"</strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can you measure your goal? If you say I want to be in shape, what does it mean? How can you measure this? If you improve this goal you could say I want to be able to bike to work 3 times a week or I want to run 5 km without walking.</p>\r\n<strong>A is for \"action-oriented\"</strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are the steps you need to take to achieve it? For example, you could say I want to run 5km without walking. First week I will run for 30 seconds, walk 90 seconds, then the second week run 1m and walk 1m, the third week, I will run 1m, walk 30s. On the fourth week I will try to run the whole 5km without walking.</p>\r\n<strong>R is for \"realistic\" </strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you plan to lose 20 pounds in 1 month its 5 pounds a week, its unrealistic. A pounds equals 3500 calories. It might be more realistic to aim for 1 pound a week. You can either cut 500 calories a day or cut 250 calories and burn 250 calories by adding extra physical activities. If you lose weight too fast it might be unhealthy and can be pretty discouraging if you are not reaching your goal. Also building your fitness level takes time, commitment and discipline to stay injury free. I often say to people its better to exercise 2-3 times a week but commit to it for months that doing it 6-7 days a weeks and stopping after a couple weeks. The same can be said about doing shorter workouts of 15-30 minutes each rather than 1-2 hours workout. Start slowly and progress from there.</p>\r\n<strong>T is for \"timed\"</strong>\r\n\r\nYou need to set a time to achieve what you want and also set mini-objectives and deadlines for these before you reach your main goal.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Goal setting worksheet</h3>\r\nAsk yourself these questions:\r\n\r\nWhich days of the week can I realistically workout and exercise?\r\n\r\nHow much time can I commit to exercise each time?\r\n\r\nWhat barriers stop me from doing exercise? Be honest! For example: time, money, support, pain, discomfort, mental barriers, judgement, travel...\r\n\r\nList some strategies you could implement to help you remove your barriers. For example: having a personal trainer, having the support of your partner, finding a way to exercise that you enjoy...\r\n\r\nSet short term goals (1-3 months), medium term goals (3-6 months) and long term goals (6 months to a year).\r\n\r\nWhat are the steps do I need to take in order to achieve my goal?\r\n\r\nWhat reward could I have to celebrate reaching my short term goal, medium term and long term goal.\r\n\r\nWhat will I gain by reaching my goal and how will you feel?\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"> Different goal ideas, need to be defined, just for starters</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>lower my body fat</li>\r\n 	<li>get stronger</li>\r\n 	<li>run a marathon</li>\r\n 	<li>master a skill (gymnastic, lifting weight, boxing, kayaking...)</li>\r\n 	<li>make fitness part of my lifestyle</li>\r\n 	<li>compete for an event</li>\r\n 	<li>be part of a group</li>\r\n 	<li>drink more water</li>\r\n 	<li>be injury free and pain free</li>\r\n 	<li>increase my mobility and flexibility</li>\r\n 	<li>improve my form and technique</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis will be part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>.', 'Goal setting: why is it so important?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '878-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:30:54', '2016-12-07 19:30:54', '', 878, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/878-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1505, 1, '2016-12-07 19:31:28', '2016-12-07 19:31:28', '<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are going to start our <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> together by performing a fitness test. I can already hear some of you wondering, why do we need to do a fit test? First is to be able to <strong>monitor your progress</strong>; sometimes  we really want to lose weight/fat but the first result might be an improvement in balance, strength, endurance ,and  energy. So by performing different exercises and recording them we will be able to have <strong>concrete results</strong> that you have with the program. It can also help you <strong>identify weaknesses and strengths</strong>; you can see where you might need to add more attention and effort. You will perform this fit test 3 times during the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week program</a>. The first day, half way throughout the program and at the end.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fit-test.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1002 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fit-test-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fit test - Nanaimo- Online program -monitor your progress - weight training - personal training \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a  picture of yourself from the front, the side and the back. Try to just hold yourself naturally. Then measure yourself: chest, waist, hips, thighs, calves, biceps. If you are unsure where to take these measurements make sure you watch the video. Weigh yourself and note when you did it; in the morning is always the best and I like to do it naked. If you have a way to take your fat percentage do it as well.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Then  will be the physical component of the test. I list all the exercises and again, make sure you <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgBnt2sWNOs\">watch the video</a> to know how to perform these movement safely.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Wall sit:</strong> 90 degree angle at knee so your thighs are parallel to the ground, feet hip width apart, knees aligned with toes. Hold this position for as long as you can. Relax into it, relaxing the arms on either side of the body, breathing normally. Try to aim for at least a minute if you can and maximum 4 minutes.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Squat or jump squat:</strong> set a chair and make sure your butt touches the chair each time so it gives you a good idea of the depth of your squat and will keep it consistent each time you repeat the test.  jump up, to your max in 1 minute Stretch quadriceps after.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Plank:</strong> take a picture to see how  your back alignment and form are. Hold for as long as you can, max 1 minute. You can do it on forearms, straight arms and even kneeling on the floor if needed.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lunge:</strong> start by dropping back knee to floor, making sure you have 3-90 degree angles (at front knee, front thigh &amp; back thigh, and back knee). Make sure your feet are placed hip width apart; not on a thigh rope but railroad track; that will make it easier to balance while lunging. Coming up and down, touching back knee to ground if you can and counting how many you can do in a minute. Making sure to keep the front knee slightly bent the whole time.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hollow body position:</strong> Lying on your back, start with leg straight feet above hip, lower back on ground, head up looking at belly. You can support head with hand or bring straight arms along your side off the floor. Start lowering the leg and stop before your lower back arches. Take a picture of how far you can bring your leg toward the floor without lifting lower back. max 1m</p>\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/QgBnt2sWNOs[/embed]\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you finish the test, make sure you keep your results somewhere safe, where you can use them again on week 4 and week 8 to monitor your progress. Then start reading <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-goal-setting/\">Goal Setting</a>. If you have any questions, just let me know. Have fun!</p>', 'Fit Test to help you monitor your progress', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '989-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:31:28', '2016-12-07 19:31:28', '', 989, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1506, 1, '2016-12-07 19:32:36', '2016-12-07 19:32:36', '<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">So many people want to lose weight but it is not so often that I hear people wanting to lose fat. When I was young I did lots of cardio in hope of being skinny, that was a long time ago. Now I mainly do weight bearing exercises to be strong and remain injury free. I often ask people what their goals are and I am in shock each time I hear someone say that they want to be skinny. I believe strong is the new skinny and there are so many advantages to being strong and healthy. First lets clarify muscle versus fat.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Myth: Muscle weighs more than fat</b></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">S<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Muscle-versus-fat.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-912 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Muscle-versus-fat-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle versus fat - Nanaimo Personal Training - 8 week online program - strong - weight lost - weight training\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a>o many people say muscle weighs more than fat. Actually that is not true. 1 pound of muscle and 1 pound of fat weigh the same. Although its not the same density. Look at the picture and see how much more space fat takes compared to muscle. That is why you should not worry about the scale when you start working out but see results by how your clothes suit you. So the goal is to change your body composition by having more muscle and less fat.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Body composition affect the way you look</b></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This picture show a men and wo<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Body-composition.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-910 size-full\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Body-composition.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle versus fat - Nanaimo Personal Training - 8 week online program - strong - weight lost - weight training\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" /></a>men on 2 different rows having the same weight but with different body composition. The % written above them is their fat percentage. So as you can see, because an image is worth a thousand words, having more muscle versus fat can affect your body image a lot. Some of you might already wonder how do I know how much body fat my body carries?There are a few different ways to find out.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How do you mesure body fat?</b></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most accurate way is body submersion also call hydrostatic weighing. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19-de-cote-grande-taille-reduit-copy-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-467 size-medium\" title=\"Muscle versus fat\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/19-de-cote-grande-taille-reduit-copy-2-140x300.jpg\" alt=\"Muscle versus fat - Nanaimo Personal Training - 8 week online program - strong - weight lost - weight training\" width=\"140\" height=\"300\" /></a>\"Hydrostatic weighing, also referred to as underwater weighing, hydrostatic body composition analysis,and hydrodensitometry, is a technique for measuring the mass per unit volume of a living person\'s body. \" Wikipedia says That not many people can afford that and this helped design other ways of knowing someone\'s fat percentage. For example using a fat caliper; most <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\"><span class=\"s1\">personal train</span>ers</a> use this tool to help their clients access fat percentage. Another way is by using a biometrical impedance scale, if you want to know more about it, check this <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioelectrical_impedance_analysis\"><span class=\"s1\">wikipedia link</span></a>. I have used a fews different varieties of these scale and I am not convinced how accurate they are, because so many things can interfere in the reading. When I did my body fitness competition I was so surprised that my weight on scale didn\'t change. I might had lost 1-2 pounds, but my body composition was changing. I didn\'t use any fancy tool to mesure my fat percentage. I actually only use my eyes and the eyes of my trainer at the time, Isabelle Vincent.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">This is part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\"><span class=\"s1\">8 week online program</span></a>.</p>', 'Muscle versus Fat', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '887-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:32:36', '2016-12-07 19:32:36', '', 887, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/887-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1507, 1, '2016-12-07 19:33:59', '2016-12-07 19:33:59', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Food journaling is the new trend to lose weight. Have you ever counted your calorie intake? Did you know that not every calorie count as the same? Some of you might wonder why I don\'t put much emphasis on calorie counting; not every calorie equals the same and breakdown equally inside your body. Food is more than calories, its nutrients, vitamins, fiber, anti-oxidant, super-food.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Food-journaling.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-906 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Food-journaling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Food journaling- calorie counting - weight loss - nutrition - nanaimo - healthy living - 8 week online program\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is food journaling and why should you try it? It\'s quite simple: you write down everything you eat, the size of the portion. You can even add the time you ate, with who you ate, the mood you were in when you ate. For example: were you angry, bored, lonely, happy, hungry, full, satisfied, sick? Another thing you can add to your journaling is add the way the food made you feel. Did it give you belly cramps, gas, made you cranky, fatigued, energized ? After a while it will be easier to figure out how food affects you and which one could be a good idea to eliminate from your diet. This will bring awareness to what you are putting into your mouth and you will be able to sit down and monitor your diet better.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">List of reasons why you should try food journaling</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">To bring awareness into your eating habits. Then to be able to make better choices. Instead of concentrating on calorie counting you can see what your habits are, find the trigger and reprogram yourself to have healthier eating habits.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Calorie counting is not accurate; \"Calorie information on packaged foods is legally allowed to be off by 20%. Restaurant menus have also been shown to be pretty far off the mark in the calorie estimates they print.\" Are you surprised about that? (http://summertomato.com/7-reasons-keeping-a-food-journal-is-better-than-counting-calories)</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Calories intake change daily. Depending on how much you move, how much you think because your brain require calories... There are so many different factors that can determine how much calories you need.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Calorie counting doesn\'t account for the difference between whole food versus processed food. The quality of the food should be the most important thing and this can be neglected when you focus on calorie counting.</li>\r\n 	<li>Counting calories can become compulsive, you can lose the pleasure of eating and it doesn\'t teach you much.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Calories-are-not-equal.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-959 size-full\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Calories-are-not-equal.jpg\" alt=\"Food journaling- calorie counting - weight loss - nutrition - nanaimo - healthy living - 8 week online program - calories are not all equal\" width=\"249\" height=\"203\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Nutrition-Myth-calories-are-not-created-equal.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-961 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Nutrition-Myth-calories-are-not-created-equal-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"Food journaling- calorie counting - weight loss - nutrition - nanaimo - healthy living - 8 week online program - calories are not all equal\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having a food journal is only a temporary thing to bring awareness, to share with others and seek help. Once you find your habits you can get a healthier eating habit and stop journaling.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This will be part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>.</p>', 'Food journaling versus calorie counting', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '900-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:33:59', '2016-12-07 19:33:59', '', 900, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/900-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1509, 1, '2016-12-07 19:36:23', '2016-12-07 19:36:23', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>10 reasons to practice handstand</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have been committing to learn and practice handstand. They are part of my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga</a> practice, <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/global-bodyweight-athlete-training-program/\">Bodyweight Training Program</a> and I even use some variations into my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> sometime. They are so exciting for me and full of surprises. Some day I am strong and balanced while others day it doesn’t work. It requires lots of discipline and consistency to master this movement. and you might need motivation before investing time into it. I listed 10 reasons why you can integrate handstands in your current training.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/handstand-full.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-904 size-medium\" title=\"handstand\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/handstand-full-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"handstand - yoga- bootcamp -personal training - nanaimo - bodyweight exercise - why practice them \" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" /></a>1- Did you know that practicing handstands could <strong>boost your mood</strong>? After researching about handstands I was so surprise to discover that they can make you feel happier because of all the blood flowing to your brain. “They can help your mood in by reducing the production of the stress hormone, cortisol, which can not only de-stress you in the short-term but could also help relieve minor depression and anxiety.”<a href=\"http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11284/5-reasons-you-should-do-handstands-every-day.html\">(1)</a></p>\r\n 2- Handstands are a weight bearing exercise that <strong>strengthens your bones</strong> from wrist, shoulder, arms, and spine, making you less prone to osteoporosis. Your bones will thank you.\r\n\r\n3 &amp; 4- Being upside down <strong>increases the circulation</strong> to your upper body and lungs, <strong>helps with breathing</strong> while stretching the diaphragm.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5- <strong>Connects all kinetic chain in your body</strong>; everything in your body is interconnected. Handstands require constant communication, neuromuscular efficiency, and amazing proprioception to maintain balance.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">6- It will <strong>teach you total body tension</strong> and that will be transferable to other training you will do. They train your body to be one unit and increase activation and stabilization of all muscles, core, spine, shoulder girdle…</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">7- While researching about handstands I discovered that they can also <strong>stimulate the endocrine system</strong>. Your endocrine system is responsible for regulating mood, growth, development, tissue function, metabolism, sexual functions and other bodily functions. “When the body is turned upside down and blood moves to the head, the pituitary gland is stimulated which helps to set a point for healthy body weight. The inversion also brings blood to the thyroid glands to help regulate the production of T3 and T4 (thyroid hormones), which also affects metabolism.” <a href=\"http://www.livestrong.com/article/319675-the-many-benefits-of-handstands-for-health/\">(2)</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">8- Handstands can <strong>make you a better person</strong>, lol. Seriously, it help you move through mental barriers and release fear. Handstands build confidence, perseverance and faith; you can bring theses qualities into your life. They will help you face the challenges in your life.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"> 9- They <strong>bring you into present moment</strong>. If you don’t pay attention, you fall. You have to clear the mind, let go of mental chatter and pay attention to what is happening, because there is a lot happening.</p>\r\n10- Lastly, you probably knew this one, it <strong>build strength</strong>. As B.K.S. Iyengar, said, “it develops the body harmoniously. It strengthens the shoulders, arms and wrists and expands the chest fully.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to learn handstand I highly recommend you to watch the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/hand-balancing-for-bodyweight-athlete/\">Hand Balancing program</a> for from Mike Finch. He take you though so many progressions and variations to get strong handstand. Handstand are also part of <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/global-bodyweight-athlete-training-program/\">Bodyweight athlete program</a>. You can also ask your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> and/or <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">yoga</a> instructor to help you so you can progress faster.</p>\r\nI also made this video of different variations I\'ve been practicing. Enjoy!\r\n\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/hXBemnCIgy8[/embed]', 'Why practicing handstand?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '875-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:36:23', '2016-12-07 19:36:23', '', 875, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/875-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1511, 1, '2016-12-07 19:40:33', '2016-12-07 19:40:33', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Are movement taken for granted?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When we were babies and kids we were connected to the ground. As we age we lose that connection and eventually acquire the fear of falling. Movements are often taken for granted; they can become harder with age, injury or weight gain. Do you want to learn different ways to get up from the ground safely?</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" title=\"get up from the ground safely\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/How-to-get-up.jpg\" alt=\"get up from the ground safely - Nanaimo - Personal training - Coaching - Injury free - weight training\" width=\"296\" height=\"105\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Video Tutorial</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have been teaching group classes with senior participants and some of them have been asking me how to get up from the ground safely. I recorded a video to demonstrate a couple of variations.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How to get up safely from ground?</h3>\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/SnBPtvYPvsc\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sit and Stand Test to predict longevity</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have just discovered a longevity test called the <a href=\"http://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/prevention/36440\">Sit down, Stand up Test</a>. This test has been created by a team of Brazilian researchers and recently written in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It has been proven to predict how long you will live or won’t, depend on how you can get up from the floor. Sitting and standing from the floor require flexibility, balance, motor coordination and muscle power. It is also relevant to our autonomy. \"The ability to rise from the floor reflects muscle strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility needed for getting up out of a chair, bending over to pick up an item, and various other daily activities and is also tied to risk of fall they explain.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We keep hearing how important it is to exercise and I hope this test will encourage people to stay active as they age. \"The test may be most valuable as a tool for primary care physicians to show patients the need to work on their health, <a href=\"http://www.nbcnews.com/health/can-you-do-simple-sitting-test-predicts-longevity-1C7588565\">Berlacher said</a>.\"</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With proper strengthening exercises, technique and stretches you can gain the confidence you deserve. It is important to practice ways to keep your body moving and practice regularly.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some exercises can help you strengthen your lower body: sit and stand (squat), Lunges, Bridges, Wall squat, to name a few. Check in with your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> to make sure you have proper form and to help you to perform the movement in an effective progression.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are curious and would like to explore more ways to get up from the ground, I found an article that describes <a href=\"http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/take-the-stand-up-challenge-52-ways-to-get-up-off-the-floor\">52 ways to get up off the floor</a>.</p>', 'How to get up from ground safely?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '670-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:40:33', '2016-12-07 19:40:33', '', 670, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/670-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1512, 1, '2016-12-07 19:41:00', '2016-12-07 19:41:00', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Trish who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn\'t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions... I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" title=\"Inspiration Person Trish\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Trish-SMith-2-e1467994848433-1.jpg\" alt=\"Inspiration Person - Trish - Bootcamp - Nanaimo - VIU\" width=\"372\" height=\"303\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Meet Trish Smith</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I met Trish Smith at a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class I taught at VIU a fews year ago. She keep amazing me; she is so high energy, positive and always ready for a challenge. She keep doing lots of crazy races and push her limit. I am so happy to feature her as an fitness inspiration.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What motivate you to exercise?</strong>\r\nI am motivated to exercise because I feel less guilty about drinking wine when I get home if I\'ve worked out that day! I am also amazed by how my body transformed after attending various bootcamps and HIIT classes over the last two years and I don\'t want to lose that!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nMy favourite type of workout is the \'bootcamp style\' that combines cardio and resistance training, where each class offers different activities but gives me a total body workout. I get bored easily so I like the variety of doing stairs combined with resistance training on one day, then going to the track to combine runs with a TRX workout another day.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nMy biggest accomplishment is raising two beautiful children and I\'m happy that I\'m now fit enough that I can keep up with them! Two weeks ago I visited my daughter in Toronto and took an Army of Sass class she was teaching and then went out dancing until 2 am! If I wasn\'t in shape I never could have shared this experience with her. Last year my teenage son and I competed in the Spartan Sprint, which was a 5K sprint up Mt. Seymour. He keeps to himself a lot and doesn\'t share much, so it was wonderful to have this shared experience.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is you superpower?</strong>\r\nI can talk to animals, or at least my two cats. They understand everything I\'m saying and respond when I want them to. When I say \'dinner\', they come. When I say \'snack time\', they come. When I ask them if they want to go for a walk, they follow me around the neighbourhood!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nMy favourite types of food are sushi and creole dishes. I also love salads. I have at least one per day and always include a whole avocado! They never last until the next day, so why leave half?</p>\r\n<strong>What is your cheat treat?</strong>\r\nMy vices are cheese and chocolate covered almonds. I eat cheese regularly, even though I know it\'s not great for me, but that\'s why I workout, so I can indulge in cheese and wine after work!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What are your goal and dreams?</strong>\r\nMy goal is to continue to stay fit and healthy and participate in at least one challenging activity per year that gives me a reason to keep working out. I want to be able to stay active and keep up with my kids, whether it\'s skiing, dancing or running The Amazing Race. Hopefully staying active also motivates my children to maintain an active lifestyle. If their 50-year old mom can do it, then they can!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nWhen I think back 2 1/2 years to when I started attending Vero\'s bootcamp classes, I remember being very sore! I would hop out of bed in the morning and limp to the bathroom. This went on for a while, but eventually it did go away. The intermittent soreness became a gentle reminder that I worked out some muscles that I hadn\'t used in a while. But the \'pain\' goes away. Stick with it. It will get better and you\'ll be amazed by the results!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Testimonial from Trish: \"Véronique is a great role model and an incredible motivator! I really look forward to her Bootcamp classes! I have seen huge improvements in my fitness level and have lost weight to boot!\"</p>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Nanaimo Inspirational Person: Trish Smith and her love for Bootcamp', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '615-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 19:41:00', '2016-12-07 19:41:00', '', 615, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/615-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1513, 1, '2016-12-07 20:53:30', '2016-12-07 20:53:30', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature inspirational people in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Kelsey who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn\'t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions... I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Meet Kelsey Nijman</h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">I met the beautiful Kelsey in a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class I was teaching at VIU. She was so inspiring, pushing herself and transforming her life around. She cleaned her diet and dedicate herself to training. I enjoyed following her as she travelled the world to Australia, trusting life and leading by example.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image alignnone\" title=\"Inspirational Person Kelsey Nijman\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inspirational Person Kelsey Nijman - VIU Bootcamp - weight loss- weight training - Nanaimo\" width=\"960\" height=\"953\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>What motivate you to exercise?</strong>\r\nMy motivation is 100% intrinsic. My journey is all about longevity, energy and happiness. I am a much happier, well-rounded person when I exercise. I also maintain a better diet and drink more water which allows me to have more energy, clearer more radiant skin and a balanced lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nMy favourite workouts in the gym are shoulders and glutes! They\'re my two favourite areas to see improvement. If I\'m not in the gym volleyball is my favourite pastime.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-590 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Inspirational Person Kelsey Nijman - VIU Bootcamp - weight loss- weight training - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>My biggest accomplishment to date is being able to do a pistol squat after a bad ankle injury. I can also bench over 100 lbs which I am very proud of cause when I started I couldn\'t bench the 45 lbs bar 10 times!\r\n\r\n<strong>What is you superpower?</strong>\r\nI have worked very hard to master consistency. I truly believe consistency is the secret to success and not everyone has the discipline to master it. Although it\'s not a superpower it is the personal attribute I am most proud of.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nMy favourite quick go-to meal is a piece of whole wheat toast with a bed of spinach, 3 eggs and a bit of cheese on top.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your cheat treat?</strong>\r\nMy favourite cheat meal is always pizza and an ice cold Coca-Cola!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goal and dreams?</strong>\r\nI still can\'t do a handstand so that\'s next up on the goal list! I would like to increase my wide-grip pull ups to 10 and be able to do pistol squats without a weight in my hand!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nDon\'t do anything that isn\'t sustainable long term! You shouldn\'t commit to a certain diet or lifestyle that is so extreme you can only maintain it for a short period. Your diet and exercise should be balance that you can enjoy life and remain fit and healthy for years to come!<img class=\"so-widget-image alignnone\" title=\"Inspirational Person Kelsey Nijman\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg\" alt=\"Inspirational Person Kelsey Nijman - VIU Bootcamp - weight loss- weight training - Nanaimo\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" />\r\n\r\nKelsey testimonial: \"Veronique you have changed my life in ways you don\'t even understand! You have given me a passion and a confidence through your leadership and constant affirmations. I had no idea starting <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class in Nanaimo a year ago would change my life and shape me into the person I am today.\"', 'Inspirational Person: Kelsey Nijman fitness transform her life', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '609-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 20:53:30', '2016-12-07 20:53:30', '', 609, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/609-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1514, 1, '2016-12-07 20:54:46', '2016-12-07 20:54:46', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Chaturanga Dandasana, Four Limbed Staff Pose</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just came back from a Rocket Ashtanga Yoga workshop with Chris Duggan at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om Town Yoga</a>. Some people refer to chaturanga as rotator cuff shredder! Sounds scary, so lets make sure that we review the alignment to become stronger and stay pain free. Chaturanga is a great pose to develop flexibility in the wrist, strengthening the shoulder and toning the core. To be honest, it took me a year to even be strong enough to perform one nice chaturanga. Even now when I watch this tutorial I see minor adjustments I could make. Where even you are at in your practice; enjoy the journey!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First what is Chaturanga Dandasana? Its a Yoga push up or a low plank. Chaturanga means four limbs, because only toes and palms are on the floor. Danda means staff and asana means posture or pose. So it can be translate as Four Limbed Staff pose. If you are practicing Asthanga or Vinyasa Yoga you are probably doing lots of Chaturanga during your practice. When you do repetitive movement, your are more prone to overuse injury, especially in your rotator cuff muscle.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Plank Position</h3>\r\nLet get started in a plank position, hands under shoulders, spreading fingers wide, pushing heels back. Let’s think about the integrity of the spine by engaging the core and supporting the back; engaging through the core, tucking pelvis and pulling rib cage in. Keeping core engaged throughout the whole movement, creating a straight line from top of head all the way to heels. Your gaze is on the ground in front of hands.\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Plank tutorial and wrist mobility</h3>\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Prz1uYMCjfE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Initiate movement by moving forward\r\ninstead of thinking to go down</h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">From the plank position initiate the movement by rolling onto toes pushing shoulders forward. Think of it as a forward motion instead of going down movement. Hug elbows in towards rib cage, pulling shoulders back towards ears, broadening across the collarbone. Stop 90 degree or above if you are losing strength in your alignment. Under 90 degree at biceps and forearm angle you are putting too much demand on your rotator cuff muscle. You can do Chaturanga from the knees if you are lacking the strength to keep proper alignment.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Chaturanga tutorial video</h3>\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oUIr9FocFLc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>Don’t:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>sag through centre or stick your butt up in the air.</li>\r\n 	<li>let your shoulders collapse lower than your elbows</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nI highly encourage you to talk with your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga instructor</a> about your form and movement. Hope that helps to bring more strength and awareness in your chaturanga.', 'Yoga pose: Chaturanga tutorial aka rotator cuff shredder?!?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '596-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 20:54:46', '2016-12-07 20:54:46', '', 596, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/596-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1515, 1, '2016-12-07 20:56:10', '2016-12-07 20:56:10', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspiration person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature someone like Alison &amp; Steve that crossed my path and touch my life, inspiring me toward greatness. To many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves; it doesn\'t matter what a people achieved. Greatness is found in people by their attitude, lifestyle, choices, actions... I want to recognizing people in my life for leading by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Meet Alison and Steve</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I meet Alison and Steve while teaching <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Zumba classes</a> on Gabriola Island, September 2012. There are still taking 4 classes a week with me. I love having them in class, Alison is so graceful and to witness their complicity, its just beautiful. Its such a delight and inspiration to know theses world traveller. Alison is 69 and Steve is 71. Steve was a lawyer before becoming a wild zumbisto.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" title=\"Inspiration person Alison &amp; Steve\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Steve-and-Alison.jpg\" alt=\"Inspiration person - Alison &amp; Steve - Gabriola island - Zumba- Nanaimo - body sculpt - cardio blast\" width=\"519\" height=\"768\" />\r\n<strong>What motivate you to exercise?</strong>\r\nA: To remain fit for travelling and to maintain my health and fitness level as I age.  Exercise is also a natural mood elevator.\r\n\r\nS:  To keep fit for travelling.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nA:  zumba, aerobics, walking, hiking\r\n\r\nS:  zumba, aerobics,hiking\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nA:  Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa\r\n\r\nS:  Backpacking for two and a half years in South America, Europe, Africa and Asia (with Alison)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is you superpower?</strong>\r\nA:  Understanding Shakespeare (I\'m a retired English teacher)\r\n\r\nS:   Knowing the lyrics of every rock and roll song from the 1960s\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nA:  pasta with pesto\r\n\r\nS:  lamb chops with mustard and herb sauce\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your cheat treat?</strong>\r\nA:  chocolate\r\n\r\nS: potato chips\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goal and dreams?</strong>\r\nA:  To remain healthy and fit and to travel for as long as possible\r\n\r\nS:  To keep travelling as long as possible\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nA:  Don\'t give up!\r\n\r\nS:  Be patient in looking for results', 'Gabriola island Inspirational Person: Alison & Steve Struthers', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '583-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 20:56:10', '2016-12-07 20:56:10', '', 583, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/583-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1516, 1, '2016-12-07 20:57:06', '2016-12-07 20:57:06', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to learn some bodyweight movement to get stronger?</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pistol Squat are a pinnacle bodyweight exercise</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After my last newsletter some people wondered what a pistol squat was. A Pistol squat is a one-leg squat in which your non-working leg is held in front of you parallel to the ground at the bottom of your squat. Here is a tutorial video for pistol squat, how to take the step to get there and different variations to practice. This movement involves lots of mobility in ankle, knee and hip joint, its not for everyone and might take commitment to achieve it. It also involves the right amount of strength, flexibility, mobility and balance. First be sure you can perform a full squat/low squat pain free with heels on the ground. Then try 1 leg squat with a chair behind you to limit the range of motion, lower the chair to a bench. Try a full squat, to roll on back use momentum to come up. Next step is extending one leg forward coming down slowly with control, roll back and use momentum to come back up. You might prefer coming down slowly with control, then put feet down in a squat position and press yourself up with two legs. Remember coming down in a squat is the eccentric portion of the movement and you gain lots of muscles only working on that part. Make sure you ask your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> to help you access your form. I use the Pistol Squat and its variations in my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp classes</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Pistol Squat tutorial and variations</h3>\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xK4e0Bdc6Yo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Global Bodyweight training program</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the best programs to master calisthenic movement, also call Bodyweight movement, is Global Body weight athlete program by Mike Fitch. This program is very well designed and an incredible resource to learn and evolve. It includes 75 videos and 140 exercises variations to achieve advanced movement such as: Muscle Up, Handstand Push Up, Single Arm Push Up, Single Arm Body Row, Pistol Squat, Handstand, L-sit, Human Flag, and Back Lever. If you want to have the full progression to attain a Piston Squat check this program. A big part of the program is also focused on Self Myofascia Release, Breath work, Mobility exercises and Activation exercises. I have a special promo code to save 25$ if you are interested <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/global-bodyweight-athlete-training-program/\">click here for more information</a>.</p>', 'Bodyweight exercise: How to do Pistol Squat Safely?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '531-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 20:57:06', '2016-12-07 20:57:06', '', 531, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/531-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1517, 1, '2016-12-07 20:58:19', '2016-12-07 20:58:19', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Guess what is my favourite muscle to exercise? </strong></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>I am sure you guessed it.</strong></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>I love to work my back and I often receive compliments on it.</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you wonder why I love strengthening my back so much, its because I suffered from back pain for years. As a child, I had many serious falls: down a slide, tubing in the winter, even a concussion while biking with my dad when I was six. My mother had brought me to a number of therapists/healers.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I remember clearly the first time I had acute back pain. I was 13 years old. I stepped out of a car and my back seized. It lasted a few days. At 19, I had a serious car accident that broke my femur and cracked a few ribs. A few years later, I had another car accident with serious whiplash, and not even a year later, I got hit by a ten-wheeler while biking. I must have been a cat in another life! I lived through a lot of pain and many back sprains. Every few months my back would seize and I would be in pain for weeks at the time. I have consulted some 40 different therapists, from chiropractors, massage therapists to osteopath, and tried a host of different therapies: kinesiology, Rolfing, etc.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" title=\"Strengthen back\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1010118.jpg\" alt=\"Strengthen back\" width=\"2816\" height=\"2112\" />\r\n\r\nI became a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-fitness-instructor-zumba-personal-trainer-yoga-veronique-rioux/\">fitness professional</a> in an attempt to heal myself and get out of my cycle of pain and injury. I chose to be pro-active and get stronger. I feel so empowered now that I am strong and not in pain anymore! It took a while and I am sure that every therapist that I consulted helped me in some way. It’s so important to work on thoses muscle to improve posture, be free of pain. I breastfed two boys for two years each and I am sure that all these strengthening exercises helped to keep my shoulder healthy.\r\n\r\nI want to share with you some of my favourite ways to strengthen it.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-P0Gu9Uygd0\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe> <iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/26UAv_VEzkA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe> <iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/v4sAze3PQgU\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nIf you enjoyed reading this post, please post a comment.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, Vero', 'Strengthening the Back to be Free of Pain and Improve Posture', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '269-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 20:58:19', '2016-12-07 20:58:19', '', 269, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1518, 1, '2016-12-07 21:00:19', '2016-12-07 21:00:19', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"so-widget-image alignnone\" title=\"Bodyweight exercise\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/free-weights-or-machines-fb.jpg\" alt=\"Bodyweight exercise - weight training - Nanaimo- personal training\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" /></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Are bodyweight exercises (calisthenics) the right way to exercise? </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Are they better than weight training?</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With all the hype about bodyweight exercises, I thought it was important to share my views about it with you. I have to admit, I love bodyweight training; squats, lunges, planks, push ups, rowing, chin ups, even burpees. But I also love my kettlebell and dumbbells.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the experience I have acquired, I know that bodyweight exercises are not always appropriate. For example, if you are a beginner, are recovering from an injury, are ageing or trying to build strength, I think weight training is a better place to start.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Weight-training exercises require more or less balance, coordination, stability, and proprioception. Be sure to work with a professional like your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> who is able to get you started with the right exercises.</p>\r\n<strong>Progression of an exercise:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Level 1: Isolate and Educate.  At this level, the person will contract an isolated muscle. Pre determine movement like a chest press on a machine in a gym. At this level, you often have a bench or seat to keep your spine in proper alignment. These types of exercises are generally safest.</li>\r\n 	<li>Level 2: Add resistance: free weights, elastic bands. For example, a chest press with dumbbells.</li>\r\n 	<li>Level 3: Add functional training positions. Move away from bench and seat; try to bring more awareness to spinal alignment.</li>\r\n 	<li>Level 4: Increase the resistance especially on core stabilizer muscles. Bodyweight exercise like push ups or chest presses using a tube while standing on one leg.</li>\r\n 	<li>Level 5: Add balance challenges, speed and rotational movement. At this level the risk of injury is higher. Applying plyometric movement; for example, push-up claps or push ups using a stability ball.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Why I love bodyweight exercises</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>It’s easy to find exercise variations to suit everyone’s individual needs. For example, you could do an elevated push up, on your knees or decline, depending on the intensity you seek.</li>\r\n 	<li>It’s convenient, you can do it anywhere, no excuses about not having the right piece of equipment, time to go to the gym or enough money to buy equipment. Everything you need is right there! I love using them in my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">group classes</a> and also when I do <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal training</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you love bodyweight exercise/calisthenics but don’t know where to start, I recommend the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/global-bodyweight-athlete-training-program/\">Global Bodyweight Athlete Program</a> by Mike Fitch. This amazing program takes you through the basics of bodyweight exercise to the most advanced progression of an exercise. It’s the most structured fitness program I’ve seen that can take a complete beginner to advanced movements, such as muscle up, handstand, Human flag, Single Arm Push Up, Pistol Squat… It’s also loaded with knowledge and recovery days, such as Self Myofascial Release, Mobility, Breathwork, and Core.</p>\r\nIf you enjoyed reading this post, please post a comment.\r\n\r\nIn gratitude, Vero\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image aligncenter\" title=\"Bodyweight exercise\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/images.jpg\" alt=\"Bodyweight exercise - weight training - Nanaimo- personal training\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" />', 'Bodyweight Training or Weight Training?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '209-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 21:00:19', '2016-12-07 21:00:19', '', 209, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/209-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1522, 1, '2016-12-08 19:46:14', '2016-12-08 19:46:14', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Katherine who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Katherine?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1460 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1464 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I’ve met Katherine while working at Om Town Yoga. She is the manager and instructor there. Before I met her, I heard so many praises from others. Even one girl said she was in love with her and how being with Katherine made her happy. I really like her welcoming energy and how she hugs me each time I see her. She has been transforming Om Town since she started to work there with her incredible sense of organization. She inspires me to go in nature and run. So glad we have you in our lives Katherine!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">P.S: go meet her at Om Town and get a nice hug :)</p>\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1462 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-3-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nSo many things! The feeling I get when I move my body, pure joy. Movement is a very meditative experience for me, so it grounds me and shifts my perspective to see whats important to me. The more I move, the more I want to move.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nTrail running, hiking and rock climbing are my favourites because I get to be in the mountains. But I basically love any activity that gets me sweaty <img class=\"_1ift _2560 img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v5/z4c/1/16/1f642.png\" alt=\"🙂\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nThat’s a huge question! Fitness wise, I recently completed the WAM50 in Whistler which is a 54 km trail race that covered 3400m elevation gain and loss. That was a big one for me and I am pretty darn proud of myself.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1466 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-7-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" /></a>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nMental toughness. I have the ability to stay present and keep at it when my body is tired or the conditions aren’t ideal\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nI try not to think about food in that way. But I do love dark chocolate and good glass of cab sauv. (red wine)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nPad thai with zucchini noodles!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1465 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am working on hiking/climbing the Island Qualifiers - a list of 9 Alpine Peaks on Vancouver Island that all have glaciers, snowfields and technical climbing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind a form of movement that brings you happiness and make it a priority in your life.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-9.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1468\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-9-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"katherine-9\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1461\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"katherine-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1463\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1469\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Katherine-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine - Yoga Nanaimo -Yoga - Om town yoga - outdoor fitness - Nanaimo - Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Katherine Boere manager of OmTown Yoga', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1328-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-08 19:46:14', '2016-12-08 19:46:14', '', 1328, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1328-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1523, 1, '2016-12-09 15:27:19', '2016-12-09 15:27:19', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center>TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars” make dancing look effortless. I always remind people that the secret to being a good dancer is practice, practice, practice!\r\n​Dancing is a way to connect with yourself, liberate your spirit and bring communities together.<center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</center></center><img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"zumba\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=300%2C241 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=180%2C144 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=250%2C201 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"301\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Zumba</h3>\r\nZumba® Fitness features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.  Before participants know it, they are getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There are no other fitness classes like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students because it is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world\'s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in more than 150 countries. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"bellydance\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=300%2C201 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=250%2C167 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellydance</h3>\r\n​Bellydance is a non-impact dance that is suitable for all ages and size. Many of the movement involve body isolations, which improve flexibility of the torso, spine and hips. The full-body undulations lengthen and strengthen the entire spine and abdominal muscles in a gentle way.  There are many styles of bellydance from traditional, raks sharki, fusion, and tribal... You can also dance with various props like canes, zills, veils, shamadan, and fans. All theses can help build strength in the upper body and playing the zills trains fingers to work independently, exercising your brain as well!  <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"bellyfit\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=300%2C210 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=180%2C126 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=250%2C175 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"263\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellyfit</h3>\r\nBellyfit® is the world\'s leading holistic fitness system for women. All women can feel healthy, confident, happy and sexy. Through the power of movement, music, community and culture, Bellyfit is devoted to educating, inspiring and empowering women. Bellyfit System delivering a kick-ass, holistic workout. Belly Dance, Bolly/Bhangra, African Dance, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and a musical soundscape are seamlessly blended together in the safe and effective framework of precision fitness and sure-to-blow your mind workout. You have never experienced anything like this before! Exercise should always provide the physical results you want, but it should also leave you feeling happy, relaxed, energized and empowered. You deserve to look great and feel great too – this will change everything! <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"salsa\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=300%2C290 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=180%2C174 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=250%2C242 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"363\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Salsa</h3>\r\nThere is a wide varieties of salsa dance, from New York style, L.A. style, cuban, and rueda. Some style breaks the music on the first beat, some on the second. It’s a partner dance, but can also be danced solo with more accents of footwork (shines) and body isolations. The main instrument that provides the beat groove of salsa music is called the clave. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes.', 'Dance', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '57-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 15:27:19', '2016-12-09 15:27:19', '', 57, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/57-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1524, 1, '2016-12-09 15:28:15', '2016-12-09 15:28:15', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center>TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars” make dancing look effortless. I always remind people that the secret to being a good dancer is practice, practice, practice!\r\n​Dancing is a way to connect with yourself, liberate your spirit and bring communities together.<center> </center></center><img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"zumba\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=300%2C241 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=180%2C144 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/zumba.jpg?resize=250%2C201 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"301\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Zumba</h3>\r\nZumba® Fitness features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.  Before participants know it, they are getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There are no other fitness classes like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students because it is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world\'s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in more than 150 countries. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"bellydance\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=300%2C201 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=250%2C167 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellydance.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellydance</h3>\r\n​Bellydance is a non-impact dance that is suitable for all ages and size. Many of the movement involve body isolations, which improve flexibility of the torso, spine and hips. The full-body undulations lengthen and strengthen the entire spine and abdominal muscles in a gentle way.  There are many styles of bellydance from traditional, raks sharki, fusion, and tribal... You can also dance with various props like canes, zills, veils, shamadan, and fans. All theses can help build strength in the upper body and playing the zills trains fingers to work independently, exercising your brain as well!  <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"bellyfit\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=300%2C210 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=180%2C126 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bellyfit.jpg?resize=250%2C175 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"263\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellyfit</h3>\r\nBellyfit® is the world\'s leading holistic fitness system for women. All women can feel healthy, confident, happy and sexy. Through the power of movement, music, community and culture, Bellyfit is devoted to educating, inspiring and empowering women. Bellyfit System delivering a kick-ass, holistic workout. Belly Dance, Bolly/Bhangra, African Dance, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and a musical soundscape are seamlessly blended together in the safe and effective framework of precision fitness and sure-to-blow your mind workout. You have never experienced anything like this before! Exercise should always provide the physical results you want, but it should also leave you feeling happy, relaxed, energized and empowered. You deserve to look great and feel great too – this will change everything! <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"salsa\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?w=375 375w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=300%2C290 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=180%2C174 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salsa.jpg?resize=250%2C242 250w\" width=\"375\" height=\"363\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Salsa</h3>\r\nThere is a wide varieties of salsa dance, from New York style, L.A. style, cuban, and rueda. Some style breaks the music on the first beat, some on the second. It’s a partner dance, but can also be danced solo with more accents of footwork (shines) and body isolations. The main instrument that provides the beat groove of salsa music is called the clave. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes.', 'Dance', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '57-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 15:28:15', '2016-12-09 15:28:15', '', 57, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/57-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1525, 1, '2016-12-19 08:00:01', '2016-12-19 08:00:01', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Tricia who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Tricia?<span class=\"s1\">\r\n</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1566 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve met Tricia during the Can fit pro-conference at the beginning of December 2016 in Vancouver. I took a partner movement workshop and she was my partner for the full hour of the workshop. I am so glad we connected because we had lots to share. She was recovering from a surgery and I was recovering from the accident I\'ve been in. We were perfect partners for each other, lol. I had noticed her Vancity obstacle course race tank top and was totally intrigued by it. We shared some stories and thought that she would have some inspirational story to share with others. She is a great role model to everyone. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1568 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>In elementary and high school I was the overweight/obese kid. When I started junior high I had no interest in participating in PE and as such manipulated my mother and my doctor in to writing me notes to say I couldn\'t run so I couldn\'t participate. In fairness I had torn ankle ligaments when I was 11 that were never rehabbed properly but that should not have completely stopped me from participating, particularly by the time I hit the age of 14. Subsequently I was kicked out of PE in grade 9 near the end of the year, during the small games unit, which was a unit that actually interested me. I was an honor student otherwise, so being kicked out of class didn\'t sit well for me. This motivated me to do something about my health and fitness (at 14).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1560 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Not long after being kicked out of PE, I began to go to a local gym and started training to try and get in to the Military. Although I didn\'t fully join the military I did train myself just enough to pass the fitness test. I taught myself how to exercise through observation. Back then Personal trainers weren\'t a thing, you joined a gym, and they gave you a circuit and sent you on your way. I fell in love with being at the gym. So for me my drive to exercise began by failure.\r\n\r\nThese days I recognize the need to exercise for my own mental stability, if I\'m unable to get in some form of training due to life my mood drops. And this is easier said than done, I’m a mom to a crazy 3.5 year old boy, have a full time job, partner and also personal train and teach group fitness. For this reason I try to set goals throughout the year of what my main focus is so I can capitalize on my time when I have it.\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1567 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>I honestly am one of those people that love all activity, but my big thing right now is Obstacle course racing. I found it in 2012, had a brief time out when I had my son in 2013 (now 3.5) and now I’m a full on OCR addict (I train for it, travel for it and coach it). The beauty of OCR is it requires you to train your body in so many different ways, through trail running or hiking, playground fun, strength days in the gym, crazy interval training days with burpees (I really do like burpees), flexibility and mobility. I truly do believe that OCR athletes are some of the fittest (and nicest) people you will find.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nWow now that is a tough one. Over the last few years I have really seen a huge jump in my fitness level and have accomplished things I couldn\'t even do as a kid. There are 2 things that stand out for me at the moment.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1561 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The first is when I finally got my first hand stand, and then when it escalated to be able to step in to a handstand. Like I said I was a big kid, I couldn\'t do monkey bars, handstands, forward or backward rolls as a kid. So a couple of years ago I began taking a gymnastics class that was held at my gym, and after months and months or trying and many tears I finally got my first handstand. It’s now something you\'ll find me doing regularly at the beach, in the gym or at local parks when out playing with my son. My goal now that I can do it, is to not lose it.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1559 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>Second, due to injuries I never thought I would be able to run, particularly nothing longer than 5k, in fact I’ve had medical professionals try to tell me I wasn’t built for running. I\'ve since completed 2 half marathons, 2 Spartan Beasts (25 plus km) plus about 30 other obstacle course races and other smaller road and trail races. My most recent race in Seattle has been probably my biggest accomplishment and most emotional. I had taken the year off of intense run training due to injuries to focus on obstacle technique. I recognized my fitness/cardio was struggling so with one month left before my final race of the season, I took that month to really kick my butt in gear prior to an upcoming race. My goal at this race was to qualify for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships. I chose to race in the open division which only had a window of top 5 in your age group to qualify. Well not only did I hit top 3 in my age group, but I was 11th place out of 168 people. So from being the kid who got kicked out of PE to almost placing top 10, that\'s amazing!!! And something I\'m still struggling to believe. When I crossed that finish line I burst in to tears, I had no idea at the time how well I had placed but I knew for me I had just raced my best race ever. Later as the results came in, and the accolades from my coach and friends started to flow my tears kept flowing. I did it!!! I had broken my own personal stereotype of being the fat kid who couldn’t run.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1565 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" /></a>Vibe readerJ I tend to read people really well. This translates in to having a very strong ability to teach and educate naturally without me being aware I’m doing it. Apparently I’m very clear and easy to understand. (these are comments from clients and those people that I train along side with).\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nChili lime chicken is an absolute favourite, plus yam fries with chipotle dip (home made with veggeanise)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI’m generally gluten free/dairy free so when I’m really splurging it will be pizza, I LOVE PIZZA!!! And beer J\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nThis year I’m qualified to run in the Obstacle course race world championships so my first goal is to get my grip and upperbody strength up to hopefully keep my band (you are given a band at the start of the race, if you can’t complete an obstacle you lose the band. You still earn a medal upon completion but the big deal is keeping your band).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1562 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Otherwise I’m just venturing back in to the fitness industry on a work level, a lifelong dream would be to run my own training facility.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that you enjoy! There are so many different activities out there, don’t get roped in to signing up for something that you won’t find fun, you just won’t do it. On top of that, find a like-minded friend or a trainer that can help you get started.<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1563\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"I was honored to have been asked by <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/veronique.rioux\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=905130505\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\">Veronique Rioux</a> to be apart of her inspirational people blog. I met Veronique through a partner workshop at the Canfit pro conference this year and was blown away by her energy. For those on the island (Nanaimo area) be sure to check out her classes, if I was local I would 100% be attending all the various things she has to offer.\r\n\r\nAnd for those that dont know me that well. Here is a bit of background of where I came from with regards to my health and fitness, where I\'ve gotten to so far and some goals for this year.\"\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Tricia Klein from overweight to Obstacle Course race', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspirational-person-tricia-obstacle-course-race', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:30:07', '2017-09-15 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1525', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(1526, 1, '2016-12-12 06:45:21', '2016-12-12 06:45:21', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Tricia who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Tricia?</h3>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nIn elementary and high school I was the overweight/obese kid. When I started junior high I had no interest in participating in PE and as such manipulated my mother and my doctor in to writing me notes to say I couldn\'t run so I couldn\'t participate. In fairness I had torn ankle ligaments when I was 11 that were never rehabbed properly but that should not have completely stopped me from participating, particularly by the time I hit the age of 14. Subsequently I was kicked out of PE in grade 9 near the end of the year, during the small games unit, which was a unit that actually interested me. I was an honor student otherwise, so being kicked out of class didn\'t sit well for me. This motivated me to do something about my health and fitness (at 14).\r\n\r\nNot long after being kicked out of PE, I began to go to a local gym and started training to try and get in to the Military. Although I didn\'t fully join the military I did train myself just enough to pass the fitness test. I taught myself how to exercise through observation. Back then Personal trainers weren\'t a thing, you joined a gym, and they gave you a circuit and sent you on your way. I fell in love with being at the gym. So for me my drive to exercise began by failure.\r\n\r\nThese days I recognize the need to exercise for my own mental stability, if I\'m unable to get in some form of training due to life my mood drops. And this is easier said than done, I’m a mom to a crazy 3.5 year old boy, have a full time job, partner and also personal train and teach group fitness. For this reason I try to set goals throughout the year of what my main focus is so I can capitalize on my time when I have it.\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI honestly am one of those people that love all activity, but my big thing right now is Obstacle course racing. I found it in 2012, had a brief time out when I had my son in 2013 (now 3.5) and now I’m a full on OCR addict (I train for it, travel for it and coach it). The beauty of OCR is it requires you to train your body in so many different ways, through trail running or hiking, playground fun, strength days in the gym, crazy interval training days with burpees (I really do like burpees), flexibility and mobility. I truly do believe that OCR athletes are some of the fittest (and nicest) people you will find.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nWow now that is a tough one. Over the last few years I have really seen a huge jump in my fitness level and have accomplished things I couldn\'t even do as a kid. There are 2 things that stand out for me at the moment.\r\n\r\nThe first is when I finally got my first hand stand, and then when it escalated to be able to step in to a handstand. Like I said I was a big kid, I couldn\'t do monkey bars, handstands, forward or backward rolls as a kid. So a couple of years ago I began taking a gymnastics class that was held at my gym, and after months and months or trying and many tears I finally got my first handstand. It’s now something you\'ll find me doing regularly at the beach, in the gym or at local parks when out playing with my son. My goal now that I can do it, is to not lose it.\r\n\r\nSecond, due to injuries I never thought I would be able to run, particularly nothing longer than 5k, in fact I’ve had medical professionals try to tell me I wasn’t built for running. I\'ve since completed 2 half marathons, 2 Spartan Beasts (25 plus km) plus about 30 other obstacle course races and other smaller road and trail races. My most recent race in Seattle has been probably my biggest accomplishment and most emotional. I had taken the year off of intense run training due to injuries to focus on obstacle technique. I recognized my fitness/cardio was struggling so with one month left before my final race of the season, I took that month to really kick my butt in gear prior to an upcoming race. My goal at this race was to qualify for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships. I chose to race in the open division which only had a window of top 5 in your age group to qualify. Well not only did I hit top 3 in my age group, but I was 11th place out of 168 people. So from being the kid who got kicked out of PE to almost placing top 10, that\'s amazing!!! And something I\'m still struggling to believe. When I crossed that finish line I burst in to tears, I had no idea at the time how well I had placed but I knew for me I had just raced my best race ever. Later as the results came in, and the accolades from my coach and friends started to flow my tears kept flowing. I did it!!! I had broken my own personal stereotype of being the fat kid who couldn’t run.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nVibe readerJ I tend to read people really well. This translates in to having a very strong ability to teach and educate naturally without me being aware I’m doing it. Apparently I’m very clear and easy to understand. (these are comments from clients and those people that I train along side with).\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nChili lime chicken is an absolute favourite, plus yam fries with chipotle dip (home made with veggeanise)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI’m generally gluten free/dairy free so when I’m really splurging it will be pizza, I LOVE PIZZA!!! And beer J\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nThis year I’m qualified to run in the Obstacle course race world championships so my first goal is to get my grip and upperbody strength up to hopefully keep my band (you are given a band at the start of the race, if you can’t complete an obstacle you lose the band. You still earn a medal upon completion but the big deal is keeping your band).\r\n\r\nOtherwise I’m just venturing back in to the fitness industry on a work level, a lifelong dream would be to run my own training facility.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that you enjoy! There are so many different activities out there, don’t get roped in to signing up for something that you won’t find fun, you just won’t do it. On top of that, find a like-minded friend or a trainer that can help you get started.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Tricia Klein from overweight to Obstacle Course race', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1525-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-12 06:45:21', '2016-12-12 06:45:21', '', 1525, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1525-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1527, 1, '2017-01-05 08:00:21', '2017-01-05 08:00:21', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1573 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>I\'ve meet Caity when I went to the Can Fit pro-convention in Vancouver in November 2015. We travelled together and shared stories. I went back to the same convention this year, as I was sitting on the ferry I noticed her, she was sitting in the row next to me. We reconnected, shared the travel time together again. Caity is a nurse and teaches group fitness classes part time at VI fitness. She is inspiring with her commitment to exercise, health and fitness. She has been on the road to transform herself and has lost so much weight. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1571 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Knowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1570 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1569 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3-139x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" /></a>Losing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! (<em>Theses 2 pictures are Caity before she lost weight.)</em> Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3-222x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" /></a>Picking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nSUSHI!!! Or anything with chocolate\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI dunno... Everything? I just like food\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am currently considering working towards the goal of competing in a bikini/fitness/figure competition. I\'ve been building this muscle for so many years now, it\'s about time to shred down and uncover it all!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1574 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-2-131x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"131\" height=\"300\" /></a>Find something you love to do, and it no longer feels like work, it\'s just something that you enjoy. And surround yourself with like-minded people!! Support is so important <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😊</span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell losing 80 lbs and becoming Personal Trainer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspirational-person-caity-personal-trainer', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:34:16', '2017-09-15 15:34:16', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1528, 1, '2016-12-12 19:38:30', '2016-12-12 19:38:30', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n\r\nKnowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\n\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n\r\nLosing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n\r\nPicking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1527-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-12 19:38:30', '2016-12-12 19:38:30', '', 1527, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1527-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1529, 1, '2016-12-12 19:50:05', '2016-12-12 19:50:05', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nKnowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nLosing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nPicking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nSUSHI!!! Or anything with chocolate\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI dunno... Everything? I just like food\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am currently considering working towards the goal of competing in a bikini/fitness/figure competition. I\'ve been building this muscle for so many years now, it\'s about time to shred down and uncover it all!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something you love to do, and it no longer feels like work, it\'s just something that you enjoy. And surround yourself with like-minded people!! Support is so important <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😊</span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1527-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-12 19:50:05', '2016-12-12 19:50:05', '', 1527, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1527-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1530, 1, '2016-12-13 00:53:51', '2016-12-13 00:53:51', '<p class=\"p1\">\"The positively and healthy life that Vero leads is inspiring and she is a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivating personal trainer. I wouldn\'t hesitate to recommend her to my closest friends and family.\" Colin Bender Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\nMake sure you check Colin <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-colin-bender/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Colin Bender\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?w=1367 1367w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=768%2C1151 768w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=684%2C1024 684w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=120%2C180 120w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=167%2C250 167w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Colin-Bender.jpg?resize=400%2C600 400w\" alt=\"Colin Bender - Inspirational Person - Nanaimo- Vulnerability Challenge- Personal training- cohousing Nanaimo\" width=\"1367\" height=\"2048\" /> \"Chere Veronique, merci beaucoup de ton engagement et ta joie de vivre. C\'est un plaisir de faire partie de tes cours de Zumba.\" Morri, GABRIOLA ISLAND BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Morri Moscow\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?w=425 425w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=300%2C241 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=180%2C145 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Morri-Moscow.jpg?resize=250%2C201 250w\" alt=\"Morri\" width=\"425\" height=\"342\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"I love classes with Veronique! She is energetic, vibrant and always smiling- I\'ve taken <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Zumba</a> and tried her <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class in Nanaimo. I\'ve had conversations with Veronique too, and she is helpful and just so positive! Classes with her will really leave you feeling her positivity and energy.\" Bhumika Mehta, The Writer Eats, Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\nMake sure you check Bhumika <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-bhumika\">Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Bhumika\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?w=579 579w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=182%2C300 182w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=109%2C180 109w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=152%2C250 152w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bhumika.jpg?resize=365%2C600 365w\" alt=\"Bhumika\" width=\"579\" height=\"952\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique Rioux is very knowledgable in all aspects of movement and stretching. She is good at finding ways to present movement exercises that make them fun for all levels or she can work one on one at quite advanced levels. She has background in circus, bellydancing and yoga, and possibly more I don\'t know about. I have taken part in several of her events, including several children\'s days that she organized that were filled with fun, active and engaging activities. The choose2be videos that I have seen lately have been inspiring.\" Kalie Gossen, Nanaimo, BC.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"kalie\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?w=272 272w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?resize=180%2C148 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kalie.jpg?resize=250%2C205 250w\" alt=\"Kalie\" width=\"272\" height=\"223\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"This <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> fell into my life at the perfect time. I needed something regular, imposed on me to motivate me to workout. This program is perfect for someone like me who likes to have structure. You get up, open your computer and everything is there. You don’t even have to decide which exercises to do, everything is there for you, ready to go. If you are in shape or not there are different levels of difficulty to choose from. You can do the 6 minute Tabata workout anytime of the day if you can’t do it first thing in the morning as they recommend. Personally, I like this flexibility. Someday I didn’t do it so I did 2 workouts the next day. I am already pretty active but not in a muscular way. The exercises are motivating, they vary and are often new to me and that is really useful for my work as a physical education teacher.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I haven’t applied the nutrition principal yet, I have mainly focused on the exercises. I like that Veronique often writes comments and that is motivating. I saw I big difference in the level of my energy in the last fews weeks since I started the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>. I really needed that. I also feel like my thighs are getting firmer and I have lost a few inches on my hips and chest. I am super satisfied with the result so far. I didn’t have any expectations when I started the program and I am really happy. I like it so much that I want to repeat an other 8 weeks once this one is over. I never been someone who likes weight training and muscle building exercises but right now I am always motivated to do my daily exercises as much as the two weekly 30 minutes workout. Now I will focus on the nutrition part to have even more benefits from the program. Thanks again Veronique for this program.\"</p>\r\nJulie Fournier, physical education teacher and coordinator of the physical department at Cegep de Gaspe, Quebec\r\n\r\nMake sure you check <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-julie-fournier/\">Julie Inspirational Person post</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Julie Fournier 3\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?w=720 720w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=180%2C135 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=250%2C188 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Fournier-3.jpg?resize=600%2C450 600w\" alt=\"Julie Fournier - Inspirational Person - Physical education teacher- Zumba Instructor - Choose2be Nanaimo\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique is a total game changer. I\'ve been attending her classes- <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga</a>, <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a>, and workshops for three years and I don\'t ever want to stop. Not only is she educated and constantly pushing herself to learn more so she can better serve you, but she is also supportive, kind, understanding, and funny. Her classes are never boring and you always leave feeling stronger physically, emotionally and mentally!\" Sarah Scherman</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Sarah <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspirational-person-sarah/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Sarah Scherman bio\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=3008 3008w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=768%2C511 768w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=1024%2C681 1024w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=250%2C166 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=600%2C399 600w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=1440 1440w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sarah-Scherman-bio.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" alt=\"Inspirational person Sarah Scherman - Bootcamp VIU- Bootcamp Nanaimo - Group Fitness Instructor\" width=\"3008\" height=\"2000\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique you have changed my life in ways you don\'t even understand! You have given me a passion and a confidence through your leadership and constant affirmations. I had no idea starting <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> class in Nanaimo a year ago would change my life and shape me into the person I am today.\" Kelsey Nijman, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Kelsey <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspiration-person-kelsey-nijman\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Kelsey Nijman\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?w=640 640w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Kelsey-Nijman.jpg?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Kelsey\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"I joined Veronique\'s <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Cardio Blast </a>class on Gabriola and <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Body Sculpt</a> class on Gabriola, classes a year ago and I am still going! I find her classes varied, interesting, fun, challenging and educational. Vero is a happy light at the front  of the class, watching our form, teaching us about our muscles and posture. She encourages us to really challenge ourselves at our level ( the first time in my life I\'ve needed a sweat towel!) I am semi-retired and at my strongest in many years. Vero has inspired me to do tabata routines at home too,  with <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a>  to keep up the good work between  classes. I love vero\'s classes! She is encouraging, teaches us what we are doing, why and how. She watches carefully that we are using correct form and challenges is to do the best that we can while considering each persons skill level and ability.\r\nThis is the first time I\'ve continued to attend classes for well over a year - I don\'t like to miss!\" Liz McKnight, Gabriola Island, BC.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Make sure you check Liz <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/inspiration-person-liz-mcknight/\">Inspirational Person post</a>.</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Liz McKnight\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Liz-McKnight-e1468212708650.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Liz Mcknight - art therapy - Nanaimo - Gabriola island- inspirational person - body sculpt- 8 week online - cardio blast\" width=\"229\" height=\"400\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique is the best, she encourages me to be stronger and healthier and pushes me to limits that I thought I could never reach. Thanks for all of your encouragement in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Bootcamp</a> classes and pushing me to reach my goals.\" Glynis Steen, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Glynis Steen\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?w=825 825w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=300%2C264 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=768%2C676 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=180%2C158 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=250%2C220 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Glynis-Steen.jpg?resize=600%2C528 600w\" alt=\"Glynis\" width=\"825\" height=\"726\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"Veronique has infectious energy, a very sweet &amp; approachable girl. She has excellent techniques and great focus on breathing in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Yoga</a> class in Nanaimo. Veronique is of a few instructors who explain the Yoga poses… I feel like I am being educated as well as instructed through the class. All of her exercises seem very simple and basic but are in fact are unbelievably difficult and challenging. Each exercise comes with 2 or 3 levels of difficulty, lots of cleanse breathing and flows. Over the last year or so, attending 2 classes per week I have improved my strength and flexibility incredibly. Veronique’s classes lets you feel calm, at peace and eager to be there. Her attention to everyone and foot massage at the end of each class leaves you wanting to come back!\" Daniele Latiff, Nanaimo BC</p>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Daniele\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?w=608 608w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=196%2C300 196w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=118%2C180 118w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=163%2C250 163w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Daniele.jpg?resize=392%2C600 392w\" alt=\"Daniele\" width=\"608\" height=\"930\" /> Veronique\'s energy is infectious and motivating. I love her workouts as they are always different and designed for all levels of fitness in the same class which makes for a very inclusive and non-intimidating atmosphere. You will not be disappointed, Veronique is awesome! \"I must say you put on a stellar clinic!....you always \"bring it\"...I\'m amazed! Thanks for the inspiration and showing me the \"Bootcamp way\"....I\'m in love....even though it is hard to get out of bed the next morning....it is a good \"hurt\"! *pouting* at the thought of a Bootcamp without you leading us!...they say all good things come to an end!\" Craig Hanson, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Craig Hanson\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?w=288 288w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=247%2C300 247w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=148%2C180 148w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Craig-Hanson.jpg?resize=206%2C250 206w\" alt=\"Craig\" width=\"288\" height=\"350\" /> \"Véronique is a great role model and an incredible motivator! I really look forward to her Bootcamp classes! I have seen huge improvements in my fitness level and have lost weight to boot!\" Trish Smith, Nanaimo BC Make sure you check Trish Inspirational Person post. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Trish SMith 0\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?w=960 960w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=300%2C198 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=768%2C508 768w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=180%2C119 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=250%2C165 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Trish-SMith-0-1.jpg?resize=600%2C397 600w\" alt=\"Trish\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" /> \"Veronique\'s personal commitment to health and fitness is inspiring! She will push you to your limits and then encourage you to go further! Want to be in the best shape of your life? Call her.\" Tammy Williams, Bootcamp participant, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Tammy\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?w=877 877w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=300%2C203 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=768%2C519 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=180%2C122 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=250%2C169 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tammy.jpg?resize=600%2C406 600w\" alt=\"Tammy\" width=\"877\" height=\"593\" /> \"Thanks you so much for all your amazing support over the last year in Bootcamp. You have the most fantastic energy and drive. I really appreciate your constant encouragement and challenges. You are a true inspiration! I will never forget your wise words about fitness: enjoy the journey! Since I came to Nanaimo, my fitness journey has been out of this world and you played a very significent role in it throughout. All the best and thanks you again.\" Tara Kher, NANAIMO BC Make sure you check Tara Inspirational Person post. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Tara Ji\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?w=288 288w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=169%2C300 169w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=101%2C180 101w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tara-Ji.jpg?resize=141%2C250 141w\" alt=\"Inspiration person - Tara- Bootcamp - Nanaimo - weight training - body composition\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" /> \"Veronique, I just wanted to take the time to say thanks so much for kicking my butt in Bootcamp these last two years. I\'ve had a blast in your class! It was a great way to de-stress from my classes and I\'ve definitly gotten stronger and see the improvements in myself. Your positive attitude is infectious and even when I was sweating and trying to catch my breath I was having fun! I have you to thank for getting me on the right track. Thanks again.\" Claire Parkhouse, Nanaimo BC <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Claire 1\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?w=634 634w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Claire-1-1.jpg?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Claire\" width=\"634\" height=\"634\" />\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\"You know you have such amazing dance talent. Your teaching is awesome and your energy is fantastic. Greatly appreciated your <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-classes/\">Zumba</a> class in Nanaimo with my two left feet :)\" Karin Parakin, Zumba participant, NANAIMO BC</p>', 'Testimonials', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '134-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-13 00:53:51', '2016-12-13 00:53:51', '', 134, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/134-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1540, 1, '2016-12-13 01:36:51', '2016-12-13 01:36:51', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center>TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars” make dancing look effortless.\r\nI always remind people that the secret to being a good dancer is practice, practice, practice!\r\n​Dancing is a way to connect with yourself, liberate your spirit and bring communities together.<center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</center></center><img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Zumba\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg?w=595 595w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg?resize=250%2C167 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Zumba.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" alt=\"Zumba, Nanaimo, Choose2be, Personal Training, Group fitness classes, Bootcamp, workshop, circus, hula hoop, dance, poi, juggling\" width=\"595\" height=\"397\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Zumba</h3>\r\nZumba® Fitness features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.  Before participants know it, they are getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There are no other fitness classes like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students because it is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world\'s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in more than 150 countries. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Bellydance\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?w=840 840w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?resize=300%2C178 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?resize=768%2C456 768w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?resize=180%2C107 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?resize=250%2C149 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellydance.jpg?resize=600%2C356 600w\" alt=\"Zumba, Nanaimo, Choose2be, Personal Training, Group fitness classes, Bootcamp, workshop, circus, hula hoop, dance, poi, juggling, bellydance\" width=\"840\" height=\"499\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellydance</h3>\r\n​Bellydance is a non-impact dance that is suitable for all ages and size. Many of the movement involve body isolations, which improve flexibility of the torso, spine and hips. The full-body undulations lengthen and strengthen the entire spine and abdominal muscles in a gentle way.  There are many styles of bellydance from traditional, raks sharki, fusion, and tribal... You can also dance with various props like canes, zills, veils, shamadan, and fans. All theses can help build strength in the upper body and playing the zills trains fingers to work independently, exercising your brain as well!  <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Bellyfit\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellyfit.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellyfit.jpg?w=275 275w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellyfit.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellyfit.jpg?resize=250%2C166 250w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bellyfit.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" alt=\"Zumba, Nanaimo, Choose2be, Personal Training, Group fitness classes, Bootcamp, workshop, circus, hula hoop, dance, poi, juggling, bellydance\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bellyfit</h3>\r\nBellyfit® is the world\'s leading holistic fitness system for women. All women can feel healthy, confident, happy and sexy. Through the power of movement, music, community and culture, Bellyfit is devoted to educating, inspiring and empowering women. Bellyfit System delivering a kick-ass, holistic workout. Belly Dance, Bolly/Bhangra, African Dance, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and a musical soundscape are seamlessly blended together in the safe and effective framework of precision fitness and sure-to-blow your mind workout. You have never experienced anything like this before! Exercise should always provide the physical results you want, but it should also leave you feeling happy, relaxed, energized and empowered. You deserve to look great and feel great too – this will change everything! <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Salsa\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?w=824 824w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=214%2C300 214w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=768%2C1077 768w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=731%2C1024 731w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=128%2C180 128w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=178%2C250 178w, http://i1.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Salsa.jpg?resize=428%2C600 428w\" alt=\"Zumba, Nanaimo, Choose2be, Personal Training, Group fitness classes, Bootcamp, workshop, circus, hula hoop, dance, poi, juggling, bellydance\" width=\"824\" height=\"1155\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Salsa</h3>\r\nThere is a wide varieties of salsa dance, from New York style, L.A. style, cuban, and rueda. Some style breaks the music on the first beat, some on the second. It’s a partner dance, but can also be danced solo with more accents of footwork (shines) and body isolations. The main instrument that provides the beat groove of salsa music is called the clave. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes.', 'Dance', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '57-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-13 01:36:51', '2016-12-13 01:36:51', '', 57, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/57-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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I am mainly focusing on manipulation; juggling, poi, hula hoop. Beyond the physical benefits, learning a new skill helps keep the mind active, strengthening neurological pathways, thus reducing the risk of dementia. It focuses the mind in a meditative state, foster inner peace, increases self-esteem, and cultivates persistence. It also lessens some symptoms of repetitive strain injury, balances bi-lateral motor skills. 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Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms, from LED lighted, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire and more. Poi enhances dance and rhythm. It can also strengthen the wrist, arms and shoulders, and improve flexibility. <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Circus\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?w=720 720w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?resize=180%2C120 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?resize=250%2C167 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?resize=600%2C400 600w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Juggling.jpg?resize=272%2C182 272w\" alt=\"Circus\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Juggling</h3>\r\nJuggling is fun. You get to play and exercise at the same time. It can improve eye-hand coordination, reflexes and self-confidence. Studies show that people who learn to juggle increase their grey matter! Anyone can learn to juggle. Some people will find they can juggle within a couple of hours of practice. Others might need a little more time, but practice and persistence is the key to learning any new skill. We juggle with different tools: balls, clubs, knifes, rings … <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for my calendar of current classes. <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Circus\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?w=2048 2048w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=180%2C135 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=250%2C188 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?resize=600%2C450 600w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hula-hoop.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" alt=\"Circus\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Hula Hoop</h3>\r\nHooping exercises more than 30 core muscles, improves balance, flexibility, dexterity and coordination, tones and reshapes the abdomen, buttocks, and legs. 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(1558, 1, '2016-12-17 19:22:21', '2016-12-17 19:22:21', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I\'ve meet Caity when I went to the Can Fit pro-convention in Vancouver in November 2015. We travelled together and shared stories. I went back to the same convention this year, as I was sitting on the ferry I noticed her, she was sitting in the row next to me. We reconnected, shared the travel time together again. Caity is a nurse and teaches group fitness classes part time at VI fitness. She is inspiring with her commitment to exercise, health and fitness. She has been on the road to transform herself and has lost so much weight. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nKnowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nLosing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nPicking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nSUSHI!!! Or anything with chocolate\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI dunno... Everything? I just like food\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am currently considering working towards the goal of competing in a bikini/fitness/figure competition. I\'ve been building this muscle for so many years now, it\'s about time to shred down and uncover it all!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something you love to do, and it no longer feels like work, it\'s just something that you enjoy. And surround yourself with like-minded people!! Support is so important <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😊</span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell losing 80 lbs and becoming Personal Trainer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1527-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-17 19:22:21', '2016-12-17 19:22:21', '', 1527, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1527-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1548, 1, '2016-12-14 04:56:03', '2016-12-14 04:56:03', '<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"unnamed (6)\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?w=750 750w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=300%2C297 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=180%2C178 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=250%2C248 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=600%2C594 600w\" width=\"750\" height=\"743\" /> <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"unnamed (2)\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?w=750 750w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=300%2C298 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=250%2C248 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=600%2C595 600w\" alt=\"Yoga Nanaimo - tutorial video - chaturanga - four limb pose - staff pose - close grip push up\" width=\"750\" height=\"744\" /> <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"unnamed (3)\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg?w=750 750w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=300%2C297 300w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=180%2C178 180w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=250%2C247 250w, http://i2.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=600%2C594 600w\" width=\"750\" height=\"742\" />\r\n<h1>BE THE VERY BEST YOU CAN BE</h1>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\nLet 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.\r\n<h2>Fitness Classes and More For Nanaimo Residents</h2>\r\nChoose2be offers Personal Training &amp; Coaching, Holistic Nutrition, as well as Group Classes: Bootcamp, HIIT, Zumba and Yoga, designed for all fitness levels.\r\n\r\nI teach at various locations in and around Nanaimo, BC: Vancouver Island University, City of Nanaimo, Gabriola Island Recreation Society, Yoga studios, and in clients’ homes.\r\n\r\nCheck out the website for the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">calendar</a> of classes and locations, fitness and other videos, and lots more.\r\nYou can even <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/shop/\">shop</a> for exercise equipment and accessories directly from my website.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1806831/1356129/\">Click here</a> to sign up for my Choose2be newsletter for all the latest news about classes, services, videos, and other offerings.\r\n\r\nFollow me on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Choose2Be/\">Facebook</a> too!\r\n\r\nVéronique Rioux\r\nCertified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor &amp; Lifestyle Coach\r\nEmpowering, Educating, Inspiring', 'Home', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-14 04:56:03', '2016-12-14 04:56:03', '', 11, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/11-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1549, 1, '2016-12-14 05:00:39', '2016-12-14 05:00:39', '<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Yoga Playshop</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Find deep connection to yourself and others in this Yoga Playshop. We will expand our body awareness, increase mobility, strength and have a whole lot of fun as we work together to get creative with asana, learning to<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-circus-arts-juggling-poi-hula-hoop/\"> juggle, spin poi</a> and find freedom in movement.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-circus-arts-juggling-poi-hula-hoop/\"> <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Workshop: Yoga Playshop\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?w=1024 1024w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=768%2C768 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Yoga-Playship-plain.png?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Workshop: Yoga Playshop\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" /> </a>\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Tribe Workshop</h3>\r\nLet’s come together for some yoga, belly dancing, mantra singing and games. This workshop is designed to bring people together, to laugh, to set intention, to learn.  Veronique will lead you through singing, yoga, belly dancing and games to help you free your spine and hips, feel beautiful and, most of all, have fun! You will leave this workshop with new friends and a smile in your heart.  Come with an open mind and embrace a new experience.\r\n\r\nDepending on location and needs, this event can be for women only or open for everyone.\r\n\r\nSend me a <a href=\"http://info@choose2be.ca\">email</a> to discuss your need.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Workshop: Tribe\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg?w=700 700w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg?resize=300%2C158 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg?resize=180%2C95 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg?resize=250%2C131 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tribe-workshop-plain.jpg?resize=600%2C315 600w\" alt=\"Workshop: Tribe\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" />\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Circus Yoga</h3>\r\nCircus Yoga is a fun-filled experience designed to improve confidence, concentration, playfulness and teamwork for people of all ages and abilities. Circus Yoga combines yoga with circus arts. In this class we will use yoga asana to warm up the body, followed by some basic partner acrobatics, juggling, poi spinning, hula hoop, clowning, group story creation, rola bola, Thai massage, creative movement and dance. Surprise yourself! Learn how to live from a more playful and open-minded place.\r\n\r\nThis event can be for kids above 6 years old and/or adult. <a href=\"http://info@choose2be.ca\">Email me</a> to discuss your needs.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-circus-arts-juggling-poi-hula-hoop/\"> <img class=\"so-widget-image\" title=\"Workshop: circus yoga\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png\" srcset=\"http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?w=1024 1024w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=300%2C300 300w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=768%2C768 768w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=180%2C180 180w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=250%2C250 250w, http://i0.wp.com/www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Circus-Yoga.png?resize=600%2C600 600w\" alt=\"Workshop: circus yoga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" /> </a>', 'Workshop', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '513-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-14 05:00:39', '2016-12-14 05:00:39', '', 513, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/513-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1550, 1, '2016-12-14 05:03:00', '2016-12-14 05:03:00', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Centuries ago, a dynamic bodywork therapy based on yoga and Ayurveda was born in the temples of Thailand. During a Thai massage, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body\'s energy (\"Sen\") lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor. Both client andpractitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-health-fitness-contact-us/\">Contact me</a> by email or phone to set up an appointment.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixuJe2XW1P0\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>', 'Nanaimo Thai Massage Bodywork Therapy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '72-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-14 05:03:00', '2016-12-14 05:03:00', '', 72, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/72-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1552, 1, '2016-12-14 05:11:46', '2016-12-14 05:11:46', '<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a lot of different Bootcamp classes in Nanaimo. I thought of contacting them all and having them give you a description of their Bootcamp. I hope this listing will help you pick the Bootcamp in Nanaimo that suits your need.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>First what is a Bootcamp?</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is defined as an intensive training program designed to improve the participant’s fitness and/or skill. If you are interested to know more about the origin of Bootcamp check this <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https://bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com/what-are-boot-camps/history-of-boot-camps/\">article</a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The definition of it is quite wide and can use many different training modalities such as circuit training, high intensity interval training (HIIT), superset to name a few as well, it can use various pieces of equipment from cones, to agility ladders, TRX, suspension systems, bands, kettlebells, dumbbells, Equalizer, ropes, sleighs or simply your bodyweight.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I\'ve decided to contact all the companies that offer Bootcamp in Nanaimo and compile them into this listing. I\'ve asked them a fews questions: Equipment used? Price range? Class choices? Who are your participants? What your specialty? Here are the answers to theses questions to help you choose the right Bootcamp for you.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Choose2be</h3>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image alignright\" title=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo \" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo - Listing Bootcamp Nanaimo - Fitness classes - Group Fitness classes\" width=\"218\" height=\"164\" />\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\">Veronique Rioux is the owner.\r\nWebsite: <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">Choose2be.ca\r\n</a>Email: <a href=\"http://info@choose2be.ca\">info@choose2be.ca\r\n</a>Faceboook page <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Choose2Be/\">click here</a><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Choose2Be/\">\r\n</a><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">Click here</a> for all the current classes.</p>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\"><strong>Participant</strong>: from university student to senior\r\n<strong>Specialty</strong>: Bodyweight training, HIIT, Yoga\r\n<strong>Equipement used for Bootcamp</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/lebert-equalizer-and-other-product/\">Equalizer</a>, <a href=\"http://www.lebertfitness.com/Products/LebertBuddySystem/Home.aspx\">Buddy System</a>, Gliding disk, <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/cast-iron-kettlebell/\">Kettlebell</a>, Bosu, Bench, Bands, Agility Ladder.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Studio Zack B</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.studiozack.ca/\"><img class=\"so-widget-image alignright\" title=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo \" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Studio-Zack-4.jpg\" alt=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo - Listing Bootcamp Nanaimo - Fitness classes - Group Fitness classes\" width=\"218\" height=\"291\" /></a>\r\n\r\n1635 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC V9S 1G7\r\nOwner: Zack Richards/David Woodrow\r\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Studiozacknanaimo1@gmail.com\">Studiozacknanaimo1@gmail.com</a>\r\nPhone: 250-713-4383 text only\r\nWebsite: <a href=\"http://studiozack.ca/\">Studiozack.ca</a>\r\nFacebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/studiozack/\">click here</a>\r\nInstagram: @studiozack\r\n\r\n<strong>Equipment used for Bootcamp? </strong>Free weights, weight machines, Bands, Balls, Kettle bells, TRX, cardio equipment, body weight\r\n<strong>Class choices?</strong> 5:30 &amp; 9:30am, 4:30 &amp; 5:30pm\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Price range? </strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Regular price per month is $140, </span>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Check their <a href=\"http://Studiozack.ca\">website</a> for special promotion.\r\n<strong>Who are your participants?</strong> Age on average 20 – 45 Men and Women</span>\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Rachael Davidson reDEFINE health &amp; wellness</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Equipment used for Bootcamp? </strong>The classes are a combination of cardio and strength/conditioning exercises mostly using body weight although I do sometimes have bands, light weights or balls. I love using agility ladders, agility cones and rings plus utilizing what\'s in the park like benches, stairs, hills, and the sand.\r\n<strong>Price range? </strong>Cost is $55 for once a week, $100 for twice and $140 for three times. Sessions run by the month.\r\n<strong>Class choices? </strong>Bowen Park on Mon/Wed/Fri mornings at 6:30-7:30am.\r\n<strong>Who are your participants? </strong>All levels are welcome I can cater to anyone.\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/redefinehw/\">Click here</a> for Facebook\r\nMy website is coming soon\r\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:rachael@redefinehw.ca\">rachael@redefinehw.ca</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Haul Ass Bootcamp</h3>\r\n<img class=\"so-widget-image alignright\" title=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo \" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Haul-Ass-Fitness.jpg\" alt=\"Bootcamp Nanaimo - Listing Bootcamp Nanaimo - Fitness classes - Group Fitness classes\" width=\"292\" height=\"204\" />\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Ann Hollas\r\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:wee.annie@icloud.com\">wee.annie@icloud.com</a>\r\n<strong>Class choices</strong>: Monday\'s, Wednesday\'s and Friday\'s at Forest Park Elementary School.\r\n<strong>Equipement used for Bootcamp</strong>: I have all the equipment from battle ropes, bosu, kettle bells, free weights, balls, agility ladder, hurdles &amp; more.\r\n<strong>Specialty</strong>: I love creating a  positive &amp; motivating environment for women to come and feel welcomed &amp; amazing afterwards. The last Friday of every month all proceeds will go to our local food bank :)</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">List of all other Bootcamp Nanaimo</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.fullonfitness.com/\">Full on fitness\r\nEmail: </a><a href=\"mailto:fullonfitness@shaw.ca\">fullonfitness@shaw.ca</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.bootcampnanaimo.com/\">Balance works fitness</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dpfitness.ca/\">Driven Performance</a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:health@dpfitness.ca?Subject=Email%25from%25Web\">miguel@dpfitness.ca</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.bexbootcamp.com/\">Bex Bootcamp</a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:info@bexbootcamp.com\">info@bexbootcamp.com</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://jumpstartoutdoorfitness.com/\">Jump start outdoor fitness</a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:pennie@jumpstartoutdoorfitness.ca\">pennie@jumpstartoutdoorfitness.ca</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www2.viu.ca/campusrec/fitness_lifestyle.asp\">Vancouver island University Bootcamp</a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:gym@viu.ca\"><strong>gym@viu.ca</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.takechargefittogo.ca/\">Take charge fit to go</a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:takechargefittogo@live.ca\">takechargefittogo@live.ca</a>\r\n\r\nBootcamp with Parks &amp; Recreation\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.vifitness.ca/\">Vi fitness Nanaimo</a>\r\n\r\nLifestyle Health and Fitness center\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nanaimocrossfit.ca/about\">Nanaimo Cross Fit</a>\r\n<strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:%69%6E%66%6F%40%6E%61%6E%61%69%6D%6F%63%72%6F%73%73%66%69%74%2E%63%61\">info©nanaimocrossfit•ca</a>', 'Nanaimo Bootcamp listing to help your choose from', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '676-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-14 05:11:46', '2016-12-14 05:11:46', '', 676, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/676-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1572, 1, '2016-12-17 19:37:53', '2016-12-17 19:37:53', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Tricia who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Tricia?<span class=\"s1\">\r\n</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1566 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve met Tricia during the Can fit pro-conference at the beginning of December 2016 in Vancouver. I took a partner movement workshop and she was my partner for the full hour of the workshop. I am so glad we connected because we had lots to share. She was recovering from a surgery and I was recovering from the accident I\'ve been in. We were perfect partners for each other, lol. I had noticed her Vancity obstacle course race tank top and was totally intrigued by it. We shared some stories and thought that she would have some inspirational story to share with others. She is a great role model to everyone. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1568 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>In elementary and high school I was the overweight/obese kid. When I started junior high I had no interest in participating in PE and as such manipulated my mother and my doctor in to writing me notes to say I couldn\'t run so I couldn\'t participate. In fairness I had torn ankle ligaments when I was 11 that were never rehabbed properly but that should not have completely stopped me from participating, particularly by the time I hit the age of 14. Subsequently I was kicked out of PE in grade 9 near the end of the year, during the small games unit, which was a unit that actually interested me. I was an honor student otherwise, so being kicked out of class didn\'t sit well for me. This motivated me to do something about my health and fitness (at 14).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1560 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Not long after being kicked out of PE, I began to go to a local gym and started training to try and get in to the Military. Although I didn\'t fully join the military I did train myself just enough to pass the fitness test. I taught myself how to exercise through observation. Back then Personal trainers weren\'t a thing, you joined a gym, and they gave you a circuit and sent you on your way. I fell in love with being at the gym. So for me my drive to exercise began by failure.\r\n\r\nThese days I recognize the need to exercise for my own mental stability, if I\'m unable to get in some form of training due to life my mood drops. And this is easier said than done, I’m a mom to a crazy 3.5 year old boy, have a full time job, partner and also personal train and teach group fitness. For this reason I try to set goals throughout the year of what my main focus is so I can capitalize on my time when I have it.\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1567 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>I honestly am one of those people that love all activity, but my big thing right now is Obstacle course racing. I found it in 2012, had a brief time out when I had my son in 2013 (now 3.5) and now I’m a full on OCR addict (I train for it, travel for it and coach it). The beauty of OCR is it requires you to train your body in so many different ways, through trail running or hiking, playground fun, strength days in the gym, crazy interval training days with burpees (I really do like burpees), flexibility and mobility. I truly do believe that OCR athletes are some of the fittest (and nicest) people you will find.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nWow now that is a tough one. Over the last few years I have really seen a huge jump in my fitness level and have accomplished things I couldn\'t even do as a kid. There are 2 things that stand out for me at the moment.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1561 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The first is when I finally got my first hand stand, and then when it escalated to be able to step in to a handstand. Like I said I was a big kid, I couldn\'t do monkey bars, handstands, forward or backward rolls as a kid. So a couple of years ago I began taking a gymnastics class that was held at my gym, and after months and months or trying and many tears I finally got my first handstand. It’s now something you\'ll find me doing regularly at the beach, in the gym or at local parks when out playing with my son. My goal now that I can do it, is to not lose it.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1559 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>Second, due to injuries I never thought I would be able to run, particularly nothing longer than 5k, in fact I’ve had medical professionals try to tell me I wasn’t built for running. I\'ve since completed 2 half marathons, 2 Spartan Beasts (25 plus km) plus about 30 other obstacle course races and other smaller road and trail races. My most recent race in Seattle has been probably my biggest accomplishment and most emotional. I had taken the year off of intense run training due to injuries to focus on obstacle technique. I recognized my fitness/cardio was struggling so with one month left before my final race of the season, I took that month to really kick my butt in gear prior to an upcoming race. My goal at this race was to qualify for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships. I chose to race in the open division which only had a window of top 5 in your age group to qualify. Well not only did I hit top 3 in my age group, but I was 11th place out of 168 people. So from being the kid who got kicked out of PE to almost placing top 10, that\'s amazing!!! And something I\'m still struggling to believe. When I crossed that finish line I burst in to tears, I had no idea at the time how well I had placed but I knew for me I had just raced my best race ever. Later as the results came in, and the accolades from my coach and friends started to flow my tears kept flowing. I did it!!! I had broken my own personal stereotype of being the fat kid who couldn’t run.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1565 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" /></a>Vibe readerJ I tend to read people really well. This translates in to having a very strong ability to teach and educate naturally without me being aware I’m doing it. Apparently I’m very clear and easy to understand. (these are comments from clients and those people that I train along side with).\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nChili lime chicken is an absolute favourite, plus yam fries with chipotle dip (home made with veggeanise)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI’m generally gluten free/dairy free so when I’m really splurging it will be pizza, I LOVE PIZZA!!! And beer J\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nThis year I’m qualified to run in the Obstacle course race world championships so my first goal is to get my grip and upperbody strength up to hopefully keep my band (you are given a band at the start of the race, if you can’t complete an obstacle you lose the band. You still earn a medal upon completion but the big deal is keeping your band).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1562 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Otherwise I’m just venturing back in to the fitness industry on a work level, a lifelong dream would be to run my own training facility.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that you enjoy! There are so many different activities out there, don’t get roped in to signing up for something that you won’t find fun, you just won’t do it. On top of that, find a like-minded friend or a trainer that can help you get started.<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1563\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Tricia Klein from overweight to Obstacle Course race', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1525-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-17 19:37:53', '2016-12-17 19:37:53', '', 1525, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1525-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1577, 1, '2016-12-17 21:19:51', '2016-12-17 21:19:51', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1573 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>I\'ve meet Caity when I went to the Can Fit pro-convention in Vancouver in November 2015. We travelled together and shared stories. I went back to the same convention this year, as I was sitting on the ferry I noticed her, she was sitting in the row next to me. We reconnected, shared the travel time together again. Caity is a nurse and teaches group fitness classes part time at VI fitness. She is inspiring with her commitment to exercise, health and fitness. She has been on the road to transform herself and has lost so much weight. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1571 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Knowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1570 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1569 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3-139x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" /></a>Losing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! (<em>Theses 2 pictures are Caity before she lost weight.)</em> Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3-222x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" /></a>Picking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nSUSHI!!! Or anything with chocolate\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI dunno... Everything? I just like food\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am currently considering working towards the goal of competing in a bikini/fitness/figure competition. I\'ve been building this muscle for so many years now, it\'s about time to shred down and uncover it all!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something you love to do, and it no longer feels like work, it\'s just something that you enjoy. And surround yourself with like-minded people!! Support is so important <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😊</span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell losing 80 lbs and becoming Personal Trainer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1527-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-17 21:19:51', '2016-12-17 21:19:51', '', 1527, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1527-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1579, 1, '2016-12-17 21:26:51', '2016-12-17 21:26:51', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Caity who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Caity?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1573 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>I\'ve meet Caity when I went to the Can Fit pro-convention in Vancouver in November 2015. We travelled together and shared stories. I went back to the same convention this year, as I was sitting on the ferry I noticed her, she was sitting in the row next to me. We reconnected, shared the travel time together again. Caity is a nurse and teaches group fitness classes part time at VI fitness. She is inspiring with her commitment to exercise, health and fitness. She has been on the road to transform herself and has lost so much weight. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1571 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Knowing how great and strong I\'m going to feel once I start. Even on days that I really don\'t feel like exercising, it just becomes that thing you do, like eating breakfast or brushing your teeth, and you feel like something is missing when you don\'t do it... Sometimes I just need to remind myself how happy I\'ll be and how good I\'ll feel, and it usually works.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI love doing any kind of exercise with friends, I\'m very competitive and I love having someone next to me to make me push harder. But I also love getting into the zone and lifting some heavy weights on my own.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1570 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-4-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1569 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-Howell-3-139x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" /></a>Losing 80 lbs and completely changing my life from lazy and unhealthy to fit and motivated and becoming a personal trainer! (<em>Theses 2 pictures are Caity before she lost weight.)</em> Then going through a divorce, new relationship, gaining weight, and eventually finding balance between healthy body and healthy mind.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-3-222x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" /></a>Picking up heavy things then putting them back down again! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/fe7/1/16/1f4aa_1f3fb.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">💪🏻</span></span> Oh, and being such an awesome motivating trainer/fitness instructor/teacher! <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f4f/1/16/1f601.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😁</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nSUSHI!!! Or anything with chocolate\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI dunno... Everything? I just like food\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI am currently considering working towards the goal of competing in a bikini/fitness/figure competition. I\'ve been building this muscle for so many years now, it\'s about time to shred down and uncover it all!\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1574 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Caity-2-131x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal training- Nanaimo - weight lost - Bootcamp - Group classes - Training - Gym - workout- choose2be\" width=\"131\" height=\"300\" /></a>Find something you love to do, and it no longer feels like work, it\'s just something that you enjoy. And surround yourself with like-minded people!! Support is so important <span class=\"_5mfr _47e3\"><img class=\"img\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v6/f7f/1/16/1f60a.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" /><span class=\"_7oe\">😊</span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspiration Person: Caity Howell losing 80 lbs and becoming Personal Trainer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1527-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-17 21:26:51', '2016-12-17 21:26:51', '', 1527, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1527-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1580, 1, '2017-01-19 08:00:09', '2017-01-19 08:00:09', '<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span><span class=\"s1\">1- Only doing cardiovascular exercises</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1620 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Belly fat - lose weight - personal training - personal trainer - fat loss - body transformation - bootcamp - nutrition - coach - Nanaimo - trainer - group classes - result\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Most women wanting to get rid of belly fat will focus on cardiovascular exercises at the gym like the treadmill, bike, and the elliptical machine. Doing cardio is a great to get started, but it should not be the only thing you do. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I once heard someone say: \"More men should train like women; men should do cardiovascular exercises because they have more belly fat and die more often from cardiovascular disease. And more women should train like men and lift weights; because they have less muscle mass and that would help increase their metabolism.\" Only doing cardio will simply create a \"skinny fat\" version of you, check out <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-muscle-versus-fat/\">muscle versus fat</a> post to learn more. You need to lift weights to increase your lean muscle mass, tone your body and burn more calories. Check out my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-benefit-strength-training/\">strength training benefit</a> and also <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-muscle-affect-metabolism/\">how does muscle affect your metabolism </a>to know more.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2- Spending hours at the gym</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I don\'t believe in endless hours at the gym unless you are training for an ironman or something like that. An hour at the gym is enough. Over the years I have noticed people take lots of rests between exercises, maybe more rest between sets than the actual workout. I believe in circuit training, interval, tri-set and superset training with minimal rest. It will maximize the time you have at the gym, will keep your heart rate elevated and give you better results. Also doing it a little everyday will have more impact than doing too much for a while and then giving up. </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3- Not getting out of your comfort zone</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Belly fat - lose weight - personal training - personal trainer - fat loss - body transformation - bootcamp - nutrition - coach - Nanaimo - trainer - group classes - result\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>So often I see people at the gym texting while being on a treadmill or using weights too light to see any results. Use your time at the gym wisely. If you do cardiovascular exercises integrate interval training.When you lift weight, challenge yourself and, use heavier weights. For example, I see women using 5-10lbs dumbbells to perform a single arm body row. Most women can easily use 15+ lbs. I usually use 30 lbs dumbell with good form and no problem. </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4- Putting 100% effort at the gym with exercise and 0% in clean eating.</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">There is a reason people say that “abs are made in the kitchen.” What you eat is as important, and probably more important, than how you exercise when it comes to your body fat percentage. <span class=\"s1\">If you put 80-90% effort in eating clean and 10-20% in the gym you might see the result you are looking for. Cut refined, processed food, sugar, unhealthy fat and choose plant based diet as much as possible. </span><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5- Setting unrealistic goals </span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">People want instant results and that is not realistic, and can be quite discouraging. A pound equals 3500 calories, so a pound a week can be realistic, if weight loss is your goal. You might also want to consider body fat percentage or measurements as alternative goals:</span><span class=\"s2\"> Check out my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-goal-setting/\">goal setting</a> to know more about how to set a realistic goal.</span></p>\r\nBe sure to check my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> to help you get fitter, healthier &amp; happier in just 8 weeks! Perfect for all fitness levels. The ideal fitness program to keep you motivated. Flexible enough to accommodate your busy schedule.\r\n\r\nCheck my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">schedule</a> to join a class or ask my help as a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">trainer</a> to help you reach your goals.', 'How to get rid of belly fat? 5 Common mistakes to avoid. ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-rid-belly-fat-5-common-mistakes-avoid', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:27:42', '2017-09-15 15:27:42', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1580', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1649, 1, '2017-03-02 08:00:53', '2017-03-02 08:00:53', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Denise who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Denise?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1705 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I’ve met Denise at a Yoga class at Om Town Yoga. We soon discover</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">ed</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> that we both taught Bootcamp and love</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">d</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> fitness. I’ve been following Denise on social media and I am inspire</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">d</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> by al</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">l</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> the running she does. She doesn’t let anything stop her and she want</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> to make a difference in people</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">’s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> life. She teach</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">es</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> running clinic</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and help</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> people with all the knowledge and experience she has.</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What motivates you to exercise?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I exercise for health, and because it just feels good.  If I can get outside and run or jump or ski or snowshoe or swim or whatever with friends, it is so much fun.  Sure it is exercise, but it also feels like play.  I like to play outside! I know people who get to my age, 60, or are even younger and think that they are too old to exercise or to get into better shape, but there is never a \"too old\" age or a \"too out of shape\" to do that! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What activity/workout do you prefer?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1702 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I love to run.  I especially love to run on trails in the woods with friends.  The soft trails, the roots, the rocks, the ups, the downs; they are all challenging and makes me feel so alive. Even if I\'ve run the same trail, over and over again, I still see beauty in every vista, just as I did the first time I ran it. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Um, can I have a second favorite?  I love running on the track.  I love running fast for short distances, i.e. sprinting.  I recently joined a track club and oh my goodness, I found my people! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is your biggest accomplishment?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1701 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>To still be running and being competitive at 60+ and to keep inspiring others to do the same. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is your superpower?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I can run trails, road, track and cross country.  I can pretty much run anywhere, on any surface and any distance... no, wait, I have never and will never run a marathon or anything longer!  Maybe with all these different types of running, you might think that I have an inability to make up my mind about which event I should specialize, but if I can do them all and still have fun, why shouldn\'t I?  I\'m just going to keep doing them all as long as I can! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1699 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-2-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>I love fresh locally caught, wild BC salmon (Coho, Sockeye or Spring).  I like it cooked on a BBQ or under the oven broiler with a simple marinade of olive oil and soy sauce.  Salmon is so delicious and nutritious. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What is your cheat treat?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Some might think I love Nanaimo Bars because of my Nanaimo Bar Trail Run and sure I do, but my real downfall is bread. I love it in every format, with eggs, with cheese, with butter, with honey, etc.  Oh, wait, I mustn\'t forget Cheezies and rosé wine. Yes, even athletes must indulge once in a while!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What are your goals and dreams?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1700 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I want to take people running in wonderful places all over the world.  I want to travel, to run, to tour, to eat, to drink and to share. Oh and to keep running as long as I can!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Advice for a newbie?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just pick a sport and give it a try.  If you don\'t like it, try another one.  Keep moving. Don\'t think that just because you age, you have to give up! And don\'t let anyone talk you out of what you really want to do! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1703 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Denise-Bonin-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"running Nanaimo - running clinic Nanaimo -running - running clinic - bootcamp Nanaimo - Denise Bonin\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>If you want to run, join a \"learn to run clinic\" at a running store or download a \"learn to run program\" (e.g. Sun Fun Run) and do it with a friend (that\'s how I did it... best thing that ever happened to me!) and keep on running!  If you think you are too old to run, partner with someone younger: they will keep you young and you will inspire them - it works both ways! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Denise Bonin </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http://gottarun.ca/\">GottaRun.ca</a></span></p>', 'Inspirational Person: Denise Bonin and her love with running', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspirational-person-denise-run', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:43:05', '2017-09-15 15:43:05', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1649', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1581, 1, '2016-12-21 23:53:48', '2016-12-21 23:53:48', '<p class=\"p1\"></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1-Only doing cardiovascular exercises</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most women wanting to get rid of belly fat will do lots of cardiovascular exercisesat the gym like treadmill, bike, elliptical machine. Doing cardio is great to get started but should not be the only thing you do. I once heard someone say: \"a man should train like a woman; men should do cardiovascular exercises because they have more belly fat and die more often from cardiovascular disease. And women should train like men and do weight training workouts; because they have less muscle mass and that would help increase their metabolism.\" Only doing cardio will simply create a \"skinny fat\" version of you. You need to lift weights to increase lean muscle mass, to tone your body and burn more calories. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2- Don\'t spent hours at the gym</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I don\'t believe in endless hours at the gym unless you train for an ironman or something like that. I believe that an hour at the gym is enough. Over the years I also noticed people taking lots of rests, maybe more rest between sets than the actual workload. I believe in circuit training, interval, tri-set and superset training. It will maximize the time you have at the gym, will keep your heart rate elevated and give you better results. Also doing it everyday will have more impact than doing too much and giving up. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3- Get out of your comfort zone</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So often I see people at the gym texting while being on a treadmill or using weights too light to see any results. Use your time at the gym wisely. If you do cardiovascular exercises integrate interval training and when you lift weight, challenge yourself, use heavier weights. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4- Putting 100% effort at the gym with exercise and 0% in clean eating might not see the results you want.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you put 80-90% effort in eating clean and 10-20% in the gym you might see the result you are looking for. Cut refined, processed food, sugar, unhealthy fat and choose plant based diet as much as possible. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5- Not setting realistic goals </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">People want instant results and that is not realistic. A pound equals 3500 calories, so a pound a week can be realistic.</span><span class=\"s2\"> </span></p>', 'How to get rid of belly fat? 5 Common mistakes to avoid. ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1580-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-21 23:53:48', '2016-12-21 23:53:48', '', 1580, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1580-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1582, 1, '2016-12-22 17:01:20', '2016-12-22 17:01:20', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Tricia who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Tricia?<span class=\"s1\">\r\n</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1566 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-8-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve met Tricia during the Can fit pro-conference at the beginning of December 2016 in Vancouver. I took a partner movement workshop and she was my partner for the full hour of the workshop. I am so glad we connected because we had lots to share. She was recovering from a surgery and I was recovering from the accident I\'ve been in. We were perfect partners for each other, lol. I had noticed her Vancity obstacle course race tank top and was totally intrigued by it. We shared some stories and thought that she would have some inspirational story to share with others. She is a great role model to everyone. Enjoy reading. </span></p>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1568 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>In elementary and high school I was the overweight/obese kid. When I started junior high I had no interest in participating in PE and as such manipulated my mother and my doctor in to writing me notes to say I couldn\'t run so I couldn\'t participate. In fairness I had torn ankle ligaments when I was 11 that were never rehabbed properly but that should not have completely stopped me from participating, particularly by the time I hit the age of 14. Subsequently I was kicked out of PE in grade 9 near the end of the year, during the small games unit, which was a unit that actually interested me. I was an honor student otherwise, so being kicked out of class didn\'t sit well for me. This motivated me to do something about my health and fitness (at 14).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1560 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Not long after being kicked out of PE, I began to go to a local gym and started training to try and get in to the Military. Although I didn\'t fully join the military I did train myself just enough to pass the fitness test. I taught myself how to exercise through observation. Back then Personal trainers weren\'t a thing, you joined a gym, and they gave you a circuit and sent you on your way. I fell in love with being at the gym. So for me my drive to exercise began by failure.\r\n\r\nThese days I recognize the need to exercise for my own mental stability, if I\'m unable to get in some form of training due to life my mood drops. And this is easier said than done, I’m a mom to a crazy 3.5 year old boy, have a full time job, partner and also personal train and teach group fitness. For this reason I try to set goals throughout the year of what my main focus is so I can capitalize on my time when I have it.\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1567 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>I honestly am one of those people that love all activity, but my big thing right now is Obstacle course racing. I found it in 2012, had a brief time out when I had my son in 2013 (now 3.5) and now I’m a full on OCR addict (I train for it, travel for it and coach it). The beauty of OCR is it requires you to train your body in so many different ways, through trail running or hiking, playground fun, strength days in the gym, crazy interval training days with burpees (I really do like burpees), flexibility and mobility. I truly do believe that OCR athletes are some of the fittest (and nicest) people you will find.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nWow now that is a tough one. Over the last few years I have really seen a huge jump in my fitness level and have accomplished things I couldn\'t even do as a kid. There are 2 things that stand out for me at the moment.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1561 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The first is when I finally got my first hand stand, and then when it escalated to be able to step in to a handstand. Like I said I was a big kid, I couldn\'t do monkey bars, handstands, forward or backward rolls as a kid. So a couple of years ago I began taking a gymnastics class that was held at my gym, and after months and months or trying and many tears I finally got my first handstand. It’s now something you\'ll find me doing regularly at the beach, in the gym or at local parks when out playing with my son. My goal now that I can do it, is to not lose it.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1559 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>Second, due to injuries I never thought I would be able to run, particularly nothing longer than 5k, in fact I’ve had medical professionals try to tell me I wasn’t built for running. I\'ve since completed 2 half marathons, 2 Spartan Beasts (25 plus km) plus about 30 other obstacle course races and other smaller road and trail races. My most recent race in Seattle has been probably my biggest accomplishment and most emotional. I had taken the year off of intense run training due to injuries to focus on obstacle technique. I recognized my fitness/cardio was struggling so with one month left before my final race of the season, I took that month to really kick my butt in gear prior to an upcoming race. My goal at this race was to qualify for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships. I chose to race in the open division which only had a window of top 5 in your age group to qualify. Well not only did I hit top 3 in my age group, but I was 11th place out of 168 people. So from being the kid who got kicked out of PE to almost placing top 10, that\'s amazing!!! And something I\'m still struggling to believe. When I crossed that finish line I burst in to tears, I had no idea at the time how well I had placed but I knew for me I had just raced my best race ever. Later as the results came in, and the accolades from my coach and friends started to flow my tears kept flowing. I did it!!! I had broken my own personal stereotype of being the fat kid who couldn’t run.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1565 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-7-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" /></a>Vibe readerJ I tend to read people really well. This translates in to having a very strong ability to teach and educate naturally without me being aware I’m doing it. Apparently I’m very clear and easy to understand. (these are comments from clients and those people that I train along side with).\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nChili lime chicken is an absolute favourite, plus yam fries with chipotle dip (home made with veggeanise)\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nI’m generally gluten free/dairy free so when I’m really splurging it will be pizza, I LOVE PIZZA!!! And beer J\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nThis year I’m qualified to run in the Obstacle course race world championships so my first goal is to get my grip and upperbody strength up to hopefully keep my band (you are given a band at the start of the race, if you can’t complete an obstacle you lose the band. You still earn a medal upon completion but the big deal is keeping your band).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1562 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Otherwise I’m just venturing back in to the fitness industry on a work level, a lifelong dream would be to run my own training facility.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that you enjoy! There are so many different activities out there, don’t get roped in to signing up for something that you won’t find fun, you just won’t do it. On top of that, find a like-minded friend or a trainer that can help you get started.<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1563\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tricia-Klein-5-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Training - Personal Trainer - Nanaimo - Group classes - Choose2be - Inspirational Person - Bootcamp - HIIT - High intensity interval training - change your life - obstacle course \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n\"I was honored to have been asked by <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/veronique.rioux\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=905130505\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\">Veronique Rioux</a> to be apart of her inspirational people blog. I met Veronique through a partner workshop at the Canfit pro conference this year and was blown away by her energy. For those on the island (Nanaimo area) be sure to check out her classes, if I was local I would 100% be attending all the various things she has to offer.\r\n\r\nAnd for those that dont know me that well. Here is a bit of background of where I came from with regards to my health and fitness, where I\'ve gotten to so far and some goals for this year.\"\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Tricia Klein from overweight to Obstacle Course race', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1525-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 17:01:20', '2016-12-22 17:01:20', '', 1525, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1525-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1666, 1, '2017-02-02 08:00:36', '2017-02-02 08:00:36', '<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1679 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT-6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"HIIT - High intensity interval training - Bootcamp - Nanaimo - weight loss - personal training -personal trainer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>I love HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It\'s a highly effective training method that can get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. Since I am a mom my time is limited: I don\'t have 2 hours a day to devote to the gym. I now use HIIT to train and love it. Instead of taking so many rest breaks like I had been previously been doing I can do much more in less time.\r\n\r\nHIIT allows me to be more present with the exercise I am doing and not worry about counting repetitions. Remember, when you stay in your comfort zone you don\'t get the results you want. We have to get out of our comfort zone to make changes to our body. For example, if you do a cardiovascular exercise using the treadmill or the elliptical machine, it would be a good idea to switch thing<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> up. You can warm up for 5 minutes then do 30 seconds jogging, running or sprinting, then 90 seconds </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">of </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">fast walking. Do 5 - 10 intervals like these and then your regular stretches. That way you will burn more calories and improve your overall fitness. </span></span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I use HIIT for strength training as well, by moving quickly between sets to work out different parts of the body. There are so many different way</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> of doing it but </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">I </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">want to share with you some of my favorite HIIT workouts. </span></span></span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">#1- 30 seconds on/10 seconds off </span></span></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Choose four different strength exercise</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. For example; squat or jump squat, push up, lunge or jump lunge and plank. Then set a timer for 30 seconds on, 10 seconds off,</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\"> for</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> 16 rounds. So you would perform each exercise in a circuit for 4 rounds total. This will take you 10 minutes. </span></span></span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">#2 - 20 seconds on/10 seconds off</span></span></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tabata timing is 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for 8 rounds (a total of 4 minutes). This can be perform</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">ed</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> with the same exercise for the 8 rounds or 2 different exercise</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> that you alternate. </span></span></span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">#3 - 12 seconds on/8 seconds off</span></span></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This one is an-other of my favorites</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. You do 12 seconds of an exercise and 8 seconds harder without a pause for 3 rounds. This is a total of 1 minute per exercise. For example, a full bodyweight squat for 12 seconds to jump squat for 8 seconds and repeat</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\"> for</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> a total of three time</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. This interval is only a minute but so intense. </span></span></span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">#4 - 45 seconds on/15 seconds off</span></span></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Another simple interval that can be use</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">d</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is 45 seconds on, 15 seconds off for 6 rounds. I usually use 2 different exercises or alternate side. For example, for step up on a chair, I would put my right leg on my chair and do 45 seconds with </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">my </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">right leg, take 15 seconds to quickly stretch and catch my breath, then switch leg. Repeat 3 times on each leg for a total of 6 rounds. </span></span></span>\r\n\r\nI use HIIT in so many of my classes like Bootcamp, Butts &amp;Guts and I\'ve even<span lang=\"en-CA\"> use it in </span>Yoga interval<span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span> using similar techniques to switch thing<span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span> up. Have you use<span lang=\"en-CA\">d</span> them before? What is your favorite HIIT? Let me know your thought<span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span>.\r\n\r\n<a name=\"_GoBack\"></a><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-1680 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"HIIT - High intensity interval training - Bootcamp - Nanaimo - weight loss - personal training -personal trainer\" width=\"280\" height=\"206\" /></a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1676\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HIIT-3-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"HIIT - High intensity interval training - Bootcamp - Nanaimo - weight loss - personal training -personal trainer\" width=\"285\" height=\"135\" /></a></span></span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'High Intensity Interval Training (aka HIIT)', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-intensity-interval-training-hiit', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:22:54', '2017-09-15 15:22:54', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1598, 1, '2017-01-16 08:00:23', '2017-01-16 08:00:23', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Rebecca who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet ?</h3>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\">I’ve met Rebecca at a Hula hoop workshop in Montreal years ago. It was a full week workshop and already Rebecca was so skilled and talented. We stayed in touch and I bumped into her at a Can fit Pro conference in Montreal. I’ve been following her since and she simply blows my mind. Rebecca lives the dream; she trains, performs and gets to go to many beautiful locations to teach workshops. I am so honor to feature her as an Inspirational Person. Guest what? She is originally from Comox, BC.</div>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\"></div>\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1602 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nIf I’m not physically active I feel depressed. When I begin to move I feel my whole body wake up. Not just my muscles and bones but all the way down to the cellular level. I feel that my decision making is influenced in a positive way when I exercise. I feel happier, and I have more energy to give to others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nMy favorite modes of movement are GYROKINESIS®/GYROTONIC®, Yoga, Hooping &amp; Dance.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-13.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1614 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-13-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>My biggest accomplishment happens every day when one of my students comes to me privately to tell me that they feel better than they did last week, or last year. This is for me the best gift any teacher, or movement therapist can receive.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nEducation is my super power. I will share with you a quote I once heard from a young Afghani girl “Education is gold, it is something that nobody can take away from you.” These words touched my heart and ring completely true. No matter how much experience and knowledge I have, I will continue to study, take as many courses as I can to continue to learn, because education is precious, and keep our brains active keeps us young.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1611 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>I love to bake cookies! I think if you are going to cheat, it’s important to know all of the ingredients. Plus when you are baking you can add love to whatever you are making and share it with others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\n\r\nI am a juice addict. Cucumber, Apple, Celery &amp; Ginger with a hint of cayenne pepper. It’s refreshing yet warms you up. Perfect for exercising on a winter day!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1612 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-11-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>My goal is to bring people together to create positive change in the world beginning on the individual level, and that each of these individuals is able to change the world through feeling better in their own body, mind and soul. I do this through my retreats, providing a beautiful environment for people to learn about yoga and the breath and develop a daily practice that they can take home with them. Creating lasting change in their lives, and the lives of those around them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that lights you up. Find other people who share your passion. Practice often. Find a teacher you vibe with. Travel, play, study, train, have fun, eat, sleep, repeat.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://rebecca-halls.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rebecca-halls.com</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://instagram.com/bekahoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.com/bekahoop</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://rebecca-halls.com/retreats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rebecca-halls.com/retreats</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1607 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Trailblazer, creator &amp; master in movement, Rebecca Halls (B.F.A. Contemporary Dance Concordia 2009, E-RYT 200), is a Canadian yoga teacher, choreographer and hula hoop artist based in Los Angeles, California where she teaches the GYROTONIC® method at her private studio, DISCO GYM. She travels the globe to teach workshops &amp; retreats. She founded the Hoopurbia Festival in Berlin in 2012 and continues to produce and direct the festival in LA, Milan, Prague &amp; Berlin. She has been training in ballet &amp; gymnastics since age of five. She has travelled far and wide to gain knowledge about the spine and back bending through yoga, Russian and Mongolian contorsion methods, The Gyrotonic Method®, Gyrokinesis Exercise®, circus, dance, breath work, osteopathy and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-15.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1616\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-15-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-12.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1613\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-12-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1609\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-8-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1608\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-7-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1606\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-5-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1605\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1604\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1603\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Rebecca Halls; Dancer, Performer, Yoga and Gyrotonic Instructor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspirational-person-rebecca-halls', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:27:13', '2017-09-15 15:27:13', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1598', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1599, 1, '2016-12-24 16:53:21', '2016-12-24 16:53:21', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like  who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet ?</h3>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\"></div>\r\n<strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nIf I’m not physically active I feel depressed. When I begin to move I feel my whole body wake up. Not just my muscles and bones but all the way down to the cellular level. I feel that my decision making is influenced in a positive way when I exercise. I feel happier, and I have more energy to give to others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nMy favorite modes of movement are GYROKINESIS®/GYROTONIC®, Yoga, Hooping &amp; Dance.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nMy biggest accomplishment happens every day when one of my students comes to me privately to tell me that they feel better than they did last week, or last year. This is for me the best gift any teacher, or movement therapist can receive.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nEducation is my super power. I will share with you a quote I once heard from a young Afghani girl “Education is gold, it is something that nobody can take away from you.” These words touched my heart and ring completely true. No matter how much experience and knowledge I have, I will continue to study, take as many courses as I can to continue to learn, because education is precious, and keep our brains active keeps us young.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\nI love to bake cookies! I think if you are going to cheat, it’s important to know all of the ingredients. Plus when you are baking you can add love to whatever you are making and share it with others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\n\r\nI am a juice addict. Cucumber, Apple, Celery &amp; Ginger with a hint of cayenne pepper. It’s refreshing yet warms you up. Perfect for exercising on a winter day!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nMy goal is to bring people together to create positive change in the world beginning on the individual level, and that each of these individuals is able to change the world through feeling better in their own body, mind and soul. I do this through my retreats, providing a beautiful environment for people to learn about yoga and the breath and develop a daily practice that they can take home with them. Creating lasting change in their lives, and the lives of those around them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that lights you up. Find other people who share your passion. Practice often. Find a teacher you vibe with. Travel, play, study, train, have fun, eat, sleep, repeat.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://rebecca-halls.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">rebecca-halls.com</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://instagram.com/bekahoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram.com/bekahoop</a>\r\nhttps://www.wetravel.com/trips/yoga-gyrokinesis-hooping-retreat-rebecca-halls-costa-rica-03462226\r\n\r\nTrailblazer, creator &amp; master in movement, Rebecca Halls (B.F.A. Contemporary Dance Concordia 2009, E-RYT 200), is a Canadian yoga teacher, choreographer and hula hoop artist based in Los Angeles, California where she teaches the GYROTONIC® method at her private studio, DISCO GYM. She travels the globe to teach workshops &amp; retreats. She founded the Hoopurbia Festival in Berlin in 2012 and continues to produce and direct the festival in LA, Milan, Prague &amp; Berlin. She has been training in ballet &amp; gymnastics since age of five. She has travelled far and wide to gain knowledge about the spine and back bending through yoga, Russian and Mongolian contorsion methods, The Gyrotonic Method®, Gyrokinesis Exercise®, circus, dance, breath work, osteopathy and more.\r\n', 'Inspirational Person: Rebacca Halls', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1598-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-24 16:53:21', '2016-12-24 16:53:21', '', 1598, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1598-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1600, 1, '2017-01-26 08:00:19', '2017-01-26 08:00:19', 'I’ve heard of Slava while participating in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-chris-duggan/\">Chris Dugga’s Rocket Asthanga</a> workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a>. Chris refers to Slava as the Ido Portal of Vancouver. I’ve followed Ido Portal on social media and just found him so inspirational but he is from Israel. So when I heard that there was someone like him here in Vancouver, I googled him right away and started following him as well. I was very excited when he came to Nanaimo for a Movement Investigation workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a> in the spring. I’ve really enjoyed his workshop and couldn’t get enough of him, lol… who could? I am so thrilled to share the post he wrote for my blog and to introduce him to you. Even better, he will be back at Om Town for another workshop in February. Check out the Youtube video at the bottom to see what the workshop is all about and <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/workshops\">click here to register</a>. Enjoy reading!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1623 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>My name is Slava Goloubov, and I am a Vancouver, BC-based mover. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about movement and complexity of expression. Being physical has always been a part of my life. I worked in the trades from age 14-22, specializing in HVAC and studying under some of the best tradesmen in the city. At the age of 22, I decided to change the direction of my life and attended a 10-day silent Vipassana course. In the silence, I contemplated a new path. By age 24, I was fully immersed in a new world studying yoga, meditation, and other complementary endeavours.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1624 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Fast forward 5 years, and I now have the pleasure of teaching full-time in the city of Vancouver – facilitating over a dozen weekly classes, numerous teacher trainings, workshops, and international retreats. I am the co-founder of VanCityAcro, the official school of AcroYoga in Vancouver. Aside from my full-time practice as a Yogi, I constantly pursue different disciplines, from Hand-Balancing in the Circus, to spatial awareness in Gymnastics, to finding strength and fluidity in AcroYoga, Contact Dance and Capoeira.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1626 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of the most important aspects of my Movement mission is supporting the empowerment of others on similar paths. Yes, I can trace a common thread of physicality back through the various stages of my life. From my current vantage point, I can tie together the themes and the undercurrents of my expression across time. However, I am living proof that contrary to common misconception, it is not that some some of us are born with talent or skill, or that we need to be raised with a movement background from a young age to excel in a field. Just five years ago I couldn’t touch my toes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1625 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a> Now, I’m traveling the globe on a mission of magnifying mobility. I aim to advance the accessibility of these healing, transformative, &amp; liberating practices for many people as possible, since I’ve seen their own effects on my life. As a male raised in the Western society and indoctrinated at an early age under its corresponding mentality, I recognize the “standard programming”, so to speak, that so many of us are subject to. There is a pervasiveness to this programming. Our culturally-agreed upon narrative tells us that our ability to fit into a pre-packaged box that serves said society will determine our worth. As a result, many men will go on to live a life that is never truly their own. They will be fed into a system from a young age and perpetuate a cycle of seeming “security” and “success”. But while this may seem to ensure that our “basic needs” are met, this leads to a life that is not truly liberated. We are fragile when we do not control our own destiny, when we are at the mercy of another’s whims. We are incomplete when we are making due with the mundane rather than living a life fully expressed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1628 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Finding movement as a lifestyle and career path has been the single most defining moment of my life thus far, and one that opens up countless opportunities for the future. More than movement itself, this world has removed dependence on any dogma for me. Now I know that even if movement were taken away from me for some reason, I have expanded my capacity for exploration. I have come to craft myself as a more capable human in all regards via my movements. I will continue to transfer these lessons to any realms I walk within. I feel the truest sense of security and freedom I’ve ever known, feeling empowered in shifting the course of my destiny at any moment as is necessary or true for me. The taste of this freedom is so sweet that I want to share it with the world. My greatest hope is for others to encounter their own experiences of the infinitude of exploration available to us. For me this comes via movement, and this medium is what I work within to offer others a taste of freedom’s nectar. It is my greatest joy to be offer service in a way that also fills my own cup simultaneously. I can’t think of a better way to live. I welcome you to walk with me on this path and explore the true potential that I know you have inside you.\r\n\r\nCheck out his website:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.slavagoloubov.com/\">http://www.slavagoloubov.com/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.vancityacro.com/index.html\">http://www.vancityacro.com/index.html</a>\r\n\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/4N4GM5Boeds[/embed]', 'Slava movement Investigation workshop: martial arts, yoga, bodyweight training, animal walk and more.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'slava-movement-investigation-workshop', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:29:37', '2017-09-15 15:29:37', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1600', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(1601, 1, '2016-12-26 20:40:28', '2016-12-26 20:40:28', 'My name is Slava Goloubov, and I am a Vancouver, BC-based mover. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about movement and complexity of expression. Being physical has always been a part of my life. I worked in the trades from age 14-22, specializing in HVAC and studying under some of the best tradesmen in the city. At the age of 22, I decided to change the direction of my life and attended a 10-day silent Vipassana course. In the silence, I contemplated a new path. By age 24, I was fully immersed in a new world studying yoga, meditation, and other complementary endeavours. \r\nFast forward 5 years, and I now have the pleasure of teaching full-time in the city of Vancouver – facilitating over a dozen weekly classes, numerous teacher trainings, workshops, and international retreats. I am the co-founder of VanCityAcro, the official school of AcroYoga in Vancouver. Aside from my full-time practice as a Yogi, I constantly pursue different disciplines, from Hand-Balancing in the Circus, to spatial awareness in Gymnastics, to finding strength and fluidity in AcroYoga, Contact Dance and Capoeira. \r\nOne of the most important aspects of my Movement mission is supporting the empowerment of others on similar paths. Yes, I can trace a common thread of physicality back through the various stages of my life. From my current vantage point, I can tie together the themes and the undercurrents of my expression across time. However, I am living proof that contrary to common misconception, it is not that some some of us are born with talent or skill, or that we need to be raised with a movement background from a young age to excel in a field. Just five years ago I couldn’t touch my toes. Now, I’m traveling the globe on a mission of magnifying mobility. I aim to advance the accessibility of these healing, transformative, & liberating practices for many people as possible, since I’ve seen their own effects on my life. \r\nAs a male raised in the Western society and indoctrinated at an early age under its corresponding mentality, I recognize the “standard programming”, so to speak, that so many of us are subject to. There is a pervasiveness to this programming. Our culturally-agreed upon narrative tells us that our ability to fit into a pre-packaged box that serves said society will determine our worth. As a result, many men will go on to live a life that is never truly their own. They will be fed into a system from a young age and perpetuate a cycle of seeming “security” and “success”. But while this may seem to ensure that our “basic needs” are met, this leads to a life that is not truly liberated. We are fragile when we do not control our own destiny, when we are at the mercy of another’s whims. We are incomplete when we are making due with the mundane rather than living a life fully expressed. Finding movement as a lifestyle and career path has been the single most defining moment of my life thus far, and one that opens up countless opportunities for the future. \r\nMore than movement itself, this world has removed dependence on any dogma for me. Now I know that even if movement were taken away from me for some reason, I have expanded my capacity for exploration. I have come to craft myself as a more capable human in all regards via my movements. I will continue to transfer these lessons to any realms I walk within. I feel the truest sense of security and freedom I’ve ever known, feeling empowered in shifting the course of my destiny at any moment as is necessary or true for me. The taste of this freedom is so sweet that I want to share it with the world. My greatest hope is for others to encounter their own experiences of the infinitude of exploration available to us. For me this comes via movement, and this medium is what I work within to offer others a taste of freedom’s nectar. It is my greatest joy to be offer service in a way that also fills my own cup simultaneously. I can’t think of a better way to live. I welcome you to walk with me on this path and explore the true potential that I know you have inside you.', 'Slava', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1600-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-26 20:40:28', '2016-12-26 20:40:28', '', 1600, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1600-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1617, 1, '2016-12-29 00:08:14', '2016-12-29 00:08:14', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Rebecca who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet ?</h3>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"_4tdt _ua1\"></div>\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1602 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nIf I’m not physically active I feel depressed. When I begin to move I feel my whole body wake up. Not just my muscles and bones but all the way down to the cellular level. I feel that my decision making is influenced in a positive way when I exercise. I feel happier, and I have more energy to give to others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nMy favorite modes of movement are GYROKINESIS®/GYROTONIC®, Yoga, Hooping &amp; Dance.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-13.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1614 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-13-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>My biggest accomplishment happens every day when one of my students comes to me privately to tell me that they feel better than they did last week, or last year. This is for me the best gift any teacher, or movement therapist can receive.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nEducation is my super power. I will share with you a quote I once heard from a young Afghani girl “Education is gold, it is something that nobody can take away from you.” These words touched my heart and ring completely true. No matter how much experience and knowledge I have, I will continue to study, take as many courses as I can to continue to learn, because education is precious, and keep our brains active keeps us young.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite cheat treat?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1611 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>I love to bake cookies! I think if you are going to cheat, it’s important to know all of the ingredients. Plus when you are baking you can add love to whatever you are making and share it with others.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favourite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\n\r\nI am a juice addict. Cucumber, Apple, Celery &amp; Ginger with a hint of cayenne pepper. It’s refreshing yet warms you up. Perfect for exercising on a winter day!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1612 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-11-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>My goal is to bring people together to create positive change in the world beginning on the individual level, and that each of these individuals is able to change the world through feeling better in their own body, mind and soul. I do this through my retreats, providing a beautiful environment for people to learn about yoga and the breath and develop a daily practice that they can take home with them. Creating lasting change in their lives, and the lives of those around them.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nFind something that lights you up. Find other people who share your passion. Practice often. Find a teacher you vibe with. Travel, play, study, train, have fun, eat, sleep, repeat.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://rebecca-halls.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">rebecca-halls.com</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://instagram.com/bekahoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram.com/bekahoop</a>\r\nhttps://www.wetravel.com/trips/yoga-gyrokinesis-hooping-retreat-rebecca-halls-costa-rica-03462226\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-6.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1607 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Trailblazer, creator &amp; master in movement, Rebecca Halls (B.F.A. Contemporary Dance Concordia 2009, E-RYT 200), is a Canadian yoga teacher, choreographer and hula hoop artist based in Los Angeles, California where she teaches the GYROTONIC® method at her private studio, DISCO GYM. She travels the globe to teach workshops &amp; retreats. She founded the Hoopurbia Festival in Berlin in 2012 and continues to produce and direct the festival in LA, Milan, Prague &amp; Berlin. She has been training in ballet &amp; gymnastics since age of five. She has travelled far and wide to gain knowledge about the spine and back bending through yoga, Russian and Mongolian contorsion methods, The Gyrotonic Method®, Gyrokinesis Exercise®, circus, dance, breath work, osteopathy and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-15.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1616\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-15-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-12.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1613\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-12-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1609\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-8-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1608\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-7-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1606\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-5-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1605\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1604\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1603\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rebecca-Halls-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Halls - Hula hoop - Hula hooping - dancer - Nanaimo - circus arts - Personal training - Personal trainer - Yoga - Yoga Instructor \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Inspirational Person: Rebecca Halls', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1598-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-29 00:08:14', '2016-12-29 00:08:14', '', 1598, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1598-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1629, 1, '2017-01-01 22:28:12', '2017-01-01 22:28:12', '<section class=\"article-section\"></section><section class=\"article-section\"><section class=\"article-section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Many people blame their weight on a slow metabolism and even genetics, but what does that mean? Can you boost your metabolism to burn more calories?</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1012 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-2-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism- muscle help - weight training - Nanaimo Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Did you know that excessive cardiovascular training like running, bik<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1006\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism 1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>ing, elliptical training at the gym in combination with a reduced-calorie diet further speeds the loss of muscle mass and slow down your metabolism? I witnessed that during the years I worked in a weight training room. The same people doing the same cardio exercises for hours without any strength training didn’t have the results they were looking for at all. Yes there are lots of \"skinny fat\" people. I once read a quote like people do cardio to look good dressed up and they do strength training to look good naked or in bathing suit. That makes me laugh but also quite true.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What is metabolism?</h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Metabolism is the process in which your body converts what you put into your mouth into energy. Even when you rest your body needs energy for all basic functions such as breathing, adjusting hormone levels, growing, repair, circulation blood, digestion.  The number of calories your body needs to carry these basic functions is called basal metabolic rate also called metabolism. Several factors determine your metabolism:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Body size and composition</strong>; the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, even at rest.</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Gender/sex</strong>; men usually have more muscle and less body fat than women, so they burn more calories</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Age</strong>: as you get older you lose muscle mass so you burn fewer calories</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have been working in the Health and Fitness industry for almost 15 years. I worked in a weight training room for many years and most women that came asked for my help because they were afraid of gaining muscle mass. I often wonder why they were so afraid until I discovered some magazines in the 70\'s 80´s of women working out. Most of them seemed to be on steroids looking more like men than women. There are still many myths and misconceptions that need to be clarified. Its so important to understand how muscle mass can not only help boost your metabolism but can do so much more for you. First I need to reassure everyone out there, without steroids, gaining lean muscle mass is not that easy. Actually its pretty difficult for most women to \"bulk\" up unless you are very serious about your training, train everyday and eat lots and lots of protein.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your metabolism is not to be blamed for your weight, ultimately your physi<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1007 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boost-your-metabolism-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your metabolism- muscle help - weight training - Nanaimo Choose2be\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" /></a>cal activity, food &amp; beverage intake will determine how much you weigh. There are some factors that we can\'t control to help our metabolism burn more calories; such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, sleep, stress. One factor that we can control is strength training to increase our muscle mass. Did you know that after age 20, you lose approximately one-half pound of muscle per year, reports the American Council on Exercise.  If you don\'t know how to get your strength training journey; contact a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">personal trainer</a> or join a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-group-fitness-classes-bootcamp-yoga-zumba/\">group fitness classes</a> to help you boost your metabolism.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need other reasons to increase your muscle mass, check my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/benefit-strength-training/\">Benefit of Strength Training</a>.</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is part of the <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\"><span class=\"s1\">8 week online program</span></a>.</p>\r\n\r\n</section></section>', 'How does muscle affect your metabolism?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '940-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-01 22:28:12', '2017-01-01 22:28:12', '', 940, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/940-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1630, 1, '2017-01-01 22:35:36', '2017-01-01 22:35:36', '<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span><span class=\"s1\">1- Only doing cardiovascular exercises</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1620 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Belly fat - lose weight - personal training - personal trainer - fat loss - body transformation - bootcamp - nutrition - coach - Nanaimo - trainer - group classes - result\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Most women wanting to get rid of belly fat will do lots of cardiovascular exercises at the gym like treadmill, bike, elliptical machine. Doing cardio is great to get started but should not be the only thing you do. I once heard someone say: \"a man should train like a woman; men should do cardiovascular exercises because they have more belly fat and die more often from cardiovascular disease. And women should train like men and do weight training workouts; because they have less muscle mass and that would help increase their metabolism.\" Only doing cardio will simply create a \"skinny fat\" version of you, check out <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-muscle-versus-fat/\">muscle versus fat</a> post to learn more. You need to lift weights to increase lean muscle mass, to tone your body and burn more calories. Check out my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-benefit-strength-training/\">strength training benefit</a> and also <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-muscle-affect-metabolism/\">how does muscle affect your metabolism </a>to know more.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2- Don\'t spent hours at the gym</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I don\'t believe in endless hours at the gym unless you train for an ironman or something like that. I believe that an hour at the gym is enough. Over the years I also noticed people taking lots of rests, maybe more rest between sets than the actual workload. I believe in circuit training, interval, tri-set and superset training. It will maximize the time you have at the gym, will keep your heart rate elevated and give you better results. Also doing it everyday will have more impact than doing too much and giving up. </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3- Get out of your comfort zone</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Belly-fat-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Belly fat - lose weight - personal training - personal trainer - fat loss - body transformation - bootcamp - nutrition - coach - Nanaimo - trainer - group classes - result\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>So often I see people at the gym texting while being on a treadmill or using weights too light to see any results. Use your time at the gym wisely. If you do cardiovascular exercises integrate interval training and when you lift weight, challenge yourself, use heavier weights. For example, I see women using 5-10lbs dumbell to perform a single arm body row. Most women can easily use 15+. I usually use 30 lbs dumbell and I am actually easy with this weight. </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4- Putting 100% effort at the gym with exercise and 0% in clean eating might not see the results you want.</span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you put 80-90% effort in eating clean and 10-20% in the gym you might see the result you are looking for. Cut refined, processed food, sugar, unhealthy fat and choose plant based diet as much as possible. </span><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5- Not setting realistic goals </span></h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">People want instant results and that is not realistic. A pound equals 3500 calories, so a pound a week can be realistic.</span><span class=\"s2\"> Check out my post about <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-goal-setting/\">goal setting</a> to know more about how to set a realistic goal.</span></p>\r\nBe sure to check my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/product/8-week-online-register/\">8 week online program</a> to help you get fitter, healthier &amp; happier in just 8 weeks! Perfect for all fitness levels. The ideal fitness program to keep you motivated. Flexible enough to accommodate your busy schedule.\r\n\r\nCheck my <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-calendar-group-fitness-classes/\">schedule</a> to join a class or ask my help as a <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-personal-training/\">trainer</a> to help you reach your goals.', 'How to get rid of belly fat? 5 Common mistakes to avoid. ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1580-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-01 22:35:36', '2017-01-01 22:35:36', '', 1580, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1580-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1636, 1, '2017-01-04 22:44:58', '2017-01-04 22:44:58', 'I’ve heard of Slava while participating in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-chris-duggan/\">Chris Dugga’s Rocket Asthanga</a> workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a>. Chris refers to Slava as the Ido Portal of Vancouver. I’ve followed Ido Portal on social media and just found him so inspirational but he is from Israel. So when I heard that there was someone like him here in Vancouver, I googled him right away and started following him as well. I was very excited when he came to Nanaimo for a Movement Investigation workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a> in the spring. I’ve really enjoyed his workshop and couldn’t get enough of him, lol… who could? I am so thrilled to share the post he wrote for my blog and to introduce him to you. Even better, he will be back at Om Town for another workshop soon. Check out the Youtube video to see what the workshop is all about. Enjoy reading!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1623 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>My name is Slava Goloubov, and I am a Vancouver, BC-based mover. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about movement and complexity of expression. Being physical has always been a part of my life. I worked in the trades from age 14-22, specializing in HVAC and studying under some of the best tradesmen in the city. At the age of 22, I decided to change the direction of my life and attended a 10-day silent Vipassana course. In the silence, I contemplated a new path. By age 24, I was fully immersed in a new world studying yoga, meditation, and other complementary endeavours.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1624 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Fast forward 5 years, and I now have the pleasure of teaching full-time in the city of Vancouver – facilitating over a dozen weekly classes, numerous teacher trainings, workshops, and international retreats. I am the co-founder of VanCityAcro, the official school of AcroYoga in Vancouver. Aside from my full-time practice as a Yogi, I constantly pursue different disciplines, from Hand-Balancing in the Circus, to spatial awareness in Gymnastics, to finding strength and fluidity in AcroYoga, Contact Dance and Capoeira.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1626 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of the most important aspects of my Movement mission is supporting the empowerment of others on similar paths. Yes, I can trace a common thread of physicality back through the various stages of my life. From my current vantage point, I can tie together the themes and the undercurrents of my expression across time. However, I am living proof that contrary to common misconception, it is not that some some of us are born with talent or skill, or that we need to be raised with a movement background from a young age to excel in a field. Just five years ago I couldn’t touch my toes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1625 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a> Now, I’m traveling the globe on a mission of magnifying mobility. I aim to advance the accessibility of these healing, transformative, &amp; liberating practices for many people as possible, since I’ve seen their own effects on my life. As a male raised in the Western society and indoctrinated at an early age under its corresponding mentality, I recognize the “standard programming”, so to speak, that so many of us are subject to. There is a pervasiveness to this programming. Our culturally-agreed upon narrative tells us that our ability to fit into a pre-packaged box that serves said society will determine our worth. As a result, many men will go on to live a life that is never truly their own. They will be fed into a system from a young age and perpetuate a cycle of seeming “security” and “success”. But while this may seem to ensure that our “basic needs” are met, this leads to a life that is not truly liberated. We are fragile when we do not control our own destiny, when we are at the mercy of another’s whims. We are incomplete when we are making due with the mundane rather than living a life fully expressed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1628 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Finding movement as a lifestyle and career path has been the single most defining moment of my life thus far, and one that opens up countless opportunities for the future. More than movement itself, this world has removed dependence on any dogma for me. Now I know that even if movement were taken away from me for some reason, I have expanded my capacity for exploration. I have come to craft myself as a more capable human in all regards via my movements. I will continue to transfer these lessons to any realms I walk within. I feel the truest sense of security and freedom I’ve ever known, feeling empowered in shifting the course of my destiny at any moment as is necessary or true for me. The taste of this freedom is so sweet that I want to share it with the world. My greatest hope is for others to encounter their own experiences of the infinitude of exploration available to us. For me this comes via movement, and this medium is what I work within to offer others a taste of freedom’s nectar. It is my greatest joy to be offer service in a way that also fills my own cup simultaneously. I can’t think of a better way to live. I welcome you to walk with me on this path and explore the true potential that I know you have inside you.\r\n\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/4N4GM5Boeds[/embed]', 'Slava movement Investigation workshop: martial arts, yoga, bodyweight training, animal walk and more.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1600-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-04 22:44:58', '2017-01-04 22:44:58', '', 1600, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1600-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1637, 1, '2017-01-04 22:52:36', '2017-01-04 22:52:36', 'As a teenager I practiced Kickboxing for a fews years and even participated in some fights. I’ve always loved martial arts and enjoyed a movie with good fighting scenes. I think that martial art is a great outlet for kids and am looking forward to have my boys registered in martial arts. My boys have been practicing Taekwondo for a few months now and they have both really been enjoying it. I want to introduce you to their coach Brock Allan Dale Fee owner of Cascadia Sports literacy. I am so impressed by Master Brock’s ability to connect with the kids and he teaches such good quality classes. His school is pretty new in Nanaimo and I highly encourage you to check it out and try it for yourself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>One Day at a Time </u></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaekwondo has been a staple activity growing up in my family, even my mom got her Black Belt at 54 years old and I was lucky enough to be the one to help get her there. This sport was a unifying factor that we all shared and could talk about around the dinner table even if it was something silly like who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme.\r\n\r\nThe confidence in which martial arts can instill in a person is immeasurable, the strength from which you can draw from not just physically but emotionally and spiritually is undeniable. I have seen students who started with me when they were 10 years old and now 20 telling me that Taekwondo is a huge part of their life that helped form them to this outgoing, confident person I see stand in front of me today. To me that is always a strong reminder that’s the reason why I became an instructor.\r\n\r\nTaekwondo translate in the Art of Kicking and Punching now I know what sticks out at first sight is kicking and punching but it’s the art that binds everything together. It’s the movement, creativity and the thought behind it all that connects everything.\r\n\r\nSometimes we struggle learning new concepts as adults and it is no different for children and that’s when we want to quit but we have to understand is we have to take things one day at a time if we get to far ahead of ourselves we can become overwhelmed with anxiety and worry because we feel we’re not good enough. But if we allow ourselves to learn to be okay with making mistakes and take things one day at a time we lose that weight of worry and allow ourselves to enjoy what we are doing and grow. That is one of the big things that I teach and encourage my students to do and this is one thing I tell myself every day.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in getting your child started in Taekwondo feel free to contact me at\r\n\r\n(250) 240 – 4628 or <a href=\"mailto:cascadiasportslit@gmail.com\">cascadiasportslit@gmail.com</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBrock', 'Cascadia Sports Literacy School offers Taekwondo classes for kids', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1631-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-04 22:52:36', '2017-01-04 22:52:36', '', 1631, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1631-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1638, 1, '2017-01-07 03:30:39', '2017-01-07 03:30:39', 'I’ve heard of Slava while participating in <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/nanaimo-yoga-chris-duggan/\">Chris Dugga’s Rocket Asthanga</a> workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a>. Chris refers to Slava as the Ido Portal of Vancouver. I’ve followed Ido Portal on social media and just found him so inspirational but he is from Israel. So when I heard that there was someone like him here in Vancouver, I googled him right away and started following him as well. I was very excited when he came to Nanaimo for a Movement Investigation workshop at <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/\">Om town Yoga</a> in the spring. I’ve really enjoyed his workshop and couldn’t get enough of him, lol… who could? I am so thrilled to share the post he wrote for my blog and to introduce him to you. Even better, he will be back at Om Town for another workshop in February. Check out the Youtube video at the bottom to see what the workshop is all about and <a href=\"http://www.omtown.ca/workshops\">click here to register</a>. Enjoy reading!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1623 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>My name is Slava Goloubov, and I am a Vancouver, BC-based mover. For as long as I can remember, I have been curious about movement and complexity of expression. Being physical has always been a part of my life. I worked in the trades from age 14-22, specializing in HVAC and studying under some of the best tradesmen in the city. At the age of 22, I decided to change the direction of my life and attended a 10-day silent Vipassana course. In the silence, I contemplated a new path. By age 24, I was fully immersed in a new world studying yoga, meditation, and other complementary endeavours.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1624 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Fast forward 5 years, and I now have the pleasure of teaching full-time in the city of Vancouver – facilitating over a dozen weekly classes, numerous teacher trainings, workshops, and international retreats. I am the co-founder of VanCityAcro, the official school of AcroYoga in Vancouver. Aside from my full-time practice as a Yogi, I constantly pursue different disciplines, from Hand-Balancing in the Circus, to spatial awareness in Gymnastics, to finding strength and fluidity in AcroYoga, Contact Dance and Capoeira.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1626 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of the most important aspects of my Movement mission is supporting the empowerment of others on similar paths. Yes, I can trace a common thread of physicality back through the various stages of my life. From my current vantage point, I can tie together the themes and the undercurrents of my expression across time. However, I am living proof that contrary to common misconception, it is not that some some of us are born with talent or skill, or that we need to be raised with a movement background from a young age to excel in a field. Just five years ago I couldn’t touch my toes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1625 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a> Now, I’m traveling the globe on a mission of magnifying mobility. I aim to advance the accessibility of these healing, transformative, &amp; liberating practices for many people as possible, since I’ve seen their own effects on my life. As a male raised in the Western society and indoctrinated at an early age under its corresponding mentality, I recognize the “standard programming”, so to speak, that so many of us are subject to. There is a pervasiveness to this programming. Our culturally-agreed upon narrative tells us that our ability to fit into a pre-packaged box that serves said society will determine our worth. As a result, many men will go on to live a life that is never truly their own. They will be fed into a system from a young age and perpetuate a cycle of seeming “security” and “success”. But while this may seem to ensure that our “basic needs” are met, this leads to a life that is not truly liberated. We are fragile when we do not control our own destiny, when we are at the mercy of another’s whims. We are incomplete when we are making due with the mundane rather than living a life fully expressed.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1628 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slava-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slave - Nanaimo - Movement investigation - Yoga Nanaimo - Bodyweight training - AcroYoga\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>Finding movement as a lifestyle and career path has been the single most defining moment of my life thus far, and one that opens up countless opportunities for the future. More than movement itself, this world has removed dependence on any dogma for me. Now I know that even if movement were taken away from me for some reason, I have expanded my capacity for exploration. I have come to craft myself as a more capable human in all regards via my movements. I will continue to transfer these lessons to any realms I walk within. I feel the truest sense of security and freedom I’ve ever known, feeling empowered in shifting the course of my destiny at any moment as is necessary or true for me. The taste of this freedom is so sweet that I want to share it with the world. My greatest hope is for others to encounter their own experiences of the infinitude of exploration available to us. For me this comes via movement, and this medium is what I work within to offer others a taste of freedom’s nectar. It is my greatest joy to be offer service in a way that also fills my own cup simultaneously. I can’t think of a better way to live. I welcome you to walk with me on this path and explore the true potential that I know you have inside you.\r\n\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/4N4GM5Boeds[/embed]', 'Slava movement Investigation workshop: martial arts, yoga, bodyweight training, animal walk and more.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1600-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-07 03:30:39', '2017-01-07 03:30:39', '', 1600, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1600-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1639, 1, '2017-01-07 03:43:57', '2017-01-07 03:43:57', 'As a teenager I practiced Kickboxing for a fews years and even participated in some fights. I’ve always loved martial arts and enjoyed a movie with good fighting scenes. I think that martial art is a great outlet for kids. It teach discipline, commitment, having a strong body and mind, and I am so happy to have my boys registered in martial arts. They have been practicing Taekwondo for a few months now and they have both really been enjoying it. I want to introduce you to their coach Brock Allan Dale Fee owner of Cascadia Sports literacy. I am so impressed by Master Brock’s ability to connect with the kids. My older son didn\'t want to participate at first and Brock engage with him and was so persistent in his approach with him, now he his having a blast.  Brock teaches such good quality classes, I have so much trust in his knowledge and expertise. His school is pretty new in Nanaimo and I highly encourage you to check it out and try it for yourself.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>One Day at a Time by Master Brock</u></strong></h3>\r\nTaekwondo has been a staple activity growing up in my family, even my mom got her Black Belt at 54 years old and I was lucky enough to be the one to help get her there. This sport was a unifying factor that we all shared and could talk about around the dinner table even if it was something silly like who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme.\r\n\r\nThe confidence in which martial arts can instill in a person is immeasurable, the strength from which you can draw from not just physically but emotionally and spiritually is undeniable. I have seen students who started with me when they were 10 years old and now 20 telling me that Taekwondo is a huge part of their life that helped form them to this outgoing, confident person I see stand in front of me today. To me that is always a strong reminder that’s the reason why I became an instructor.\r\n\r\nTaekwondo translate in the Art of Kicking and Punching now I know what sticks out at first sight is kicking and punching but it’s the art that binds everything together. It’s the movement, creativity and the thought behind it all that connects everything.\r\n\r\nSometimes we struggle learning new concepts as adults and it is no different for children and that’s when we want to quit but we have to understand is we have to take things one day at a time if we get to far ahead of ourselves we can become overwhelmed with anxiety and worry because we feel we’re not good enough. But if we allow ourselves to learn to be okay with making mistakes and take things one day at a time we lose that weight of worry and allow ourselves to enjoy what we are doing and grow. That is one of the big things that I teach and encourage my students to do and this is one thing I tell myself every day.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in getting your child started in Taekwondo feel free to contact me at\r\n\r\n(250) 240 – 4628 or <a href=\"mailto:cascadiasportslit@gmail.com\">cascadiasportslit@gmail.com</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nBrock', 'Cascadia Sports Literacy School Taekwondo classes for kids', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1631-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-07 03:43:57', '2017-01-07 03:43:57', '', 1631, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1631-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1640, 1, '2017-02-09 08:00:54', '2017-02-09 08:00:54', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Kathryn who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Kathryn?</h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I\'ve been living at Pacific Gardens </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">Co-Housing </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Community for almost three years now. Kathryn live</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s one floor</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> below us, she </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">has </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">been </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">ever </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">so patient with us and I am impress</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">ed</span></span></span></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">by the fact </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">that she is one of the cofounder</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> of</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\"> Co-Housing</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. One day we were eating together during our weekly potluck</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">s</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and she was saying that she is the queen of fitness at</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\"> Co-Housing</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. I thought cool I didn\'t know that</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">,</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and that means that I am </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">then, </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">the princess of fitness of Co-Housing, lol!  </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">She go</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">es</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> to her morning classes really regularly and I admire her commitment to fitness. It\'s so important and the only way to show </span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\">it to </span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">people is to lead by example, so this is what I</span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-CA\"> do,</span></span></span></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> enjoy reading!</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Kathryn.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1671 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Kathryn-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn - cohousing- group classes - pilates - Nanaimo - aging fit - staying fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\"><strong>What motivates you to exercise?</strong>\r\nMy mother was a great example.  She was a phys ed teacher and active every day of her life, even into her-mid-80s, swimming, weight-training, golfing, and walking.  I don’t share her athletic abilities, but I love the way exercise makes me feel.  I sleep better, sing better, am more relaxed, and enjoy life more.  It baffles me that people don’t do it.(But then I don’t understand why people eat fast food. Yuck!)</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>What activity/workout do you prefer?</strong>\r\nI like variety, and activities with small groups (that motivates me more) and personal instruction (because I’m a klutz and could easily injure myself if I didn’t have that).\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your biggest accomplishment?</strong>\r\nHmmm.  That’s a difficult one.  I’d say helping my son deal with mental illness.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your superpower?</strong>\r\nI’m not sure I know what that means.  If you mean what gives me a spiritual connection, I would say being in nature, and contemplating the mystery of life in our universe.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your favorite dish/recipe?</strong>\r\nVegetable beef stew on a cold winter’s night.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your cheat treat?</strong>\r\nHazelnut butter on an oatcake with a dab of wildberry jam.  Yum!\r\n\r\n<strong>What are your goals and dreams?</strong>\r\nI’m almost 70, so goals are more like dreams.  I dream of writing a book, and getting it published (I’ve already written one, non-fiction, based on my doctoral thesis, which didn’t get published, despite numerous attempts.) Being a singing semi-star and making a CD.\r\n\r\n<strong>Advice for a newbie?</strong>\r\nDo what is right for you in terms of exercise.  If you like yoga and walking, do that.  If you like swimming and golf, do that.  If you like going to group classes, do that.  If you like working out or running alone, do that. There’s too many fitness gurus marketing a particular form of exercise who tell you, “You must do it this way,” which is not helpful. And keep at it.  Start out slow and build it up for a period of six weeks or more, and see how you feel.  Change your exercises so you don’t get in a rut, and then quit.  Make exercise a part of your day and schedule it in just like brushing your teeth.  You will be thrilled with what a difference it makes!\r\n\r\nAnd that’s it!\r\nCheers,\r\nKathryn\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pacificgardens.ca/\">www.pacificgardens.ca</a>', 'Inspirational person: Kathryn Hazel stay fit at seventy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspirational-person-kathryn-hazel-stay-fit-at-seventy', '', '', '2017-09-15 15:22:24', '2017-09-15 15:22:24', '', 0, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/?p=1640', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(1641, 1, '2017-01-07 14:47:08', '2017-01-07 14:47:08', '<span class=\"s1\">1. What motivates you to exercise?  </span>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">My mother was a great example.  She was a phys ed teacher and active every day of her life, even into her-mid-80s, swimming, weight-training, golfing, and walking.  I don’t share her athletic abilities, but I love the way exercise makes me feel.  I sleep better, sing better, am more relaxed, and enjoy life more.  It baffles me that people don’t do it.(But then I don’t understand why people eat fast food. Yuck!)</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. What activity/workout do you prefer? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">I like variety, and activities with small groups (that motivates me more) and personal instruction (because I’m a klutz and could easily injure myself if I didn’t have that).</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. What is your biggest accomplishment? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Hmmm.  That’s a difficult one.  I’d say helping my son deal with mental illness.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. What is your superpower? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">I’m not sure I know what that means.  If you mean what gives me a spiritual connection, I would say being in nature, and contemplating the mystery of life in our universe.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. What is your favorite dish/recipe? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Vegetable beef stew on a cold winter’s  night.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. What is your cheat treat? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Hazelnut butter on an oatcake with a dab of wildberry jam.  Yum!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. What are your goals and dreams? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">I’m almost 70, so goals are more like dreams.  I dream of writing a book, and getting it published (I’ve already written one, non-fiction, based on my doctoral thesis, which didn’t get published, despite numerous attempts.) Being a singing semi-star and making a CD.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">8. Advice for a newbie? </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Do what is right for you in terms of exercise.  If you like yoga and walking, do that.  If you like swimming and golf, do that.  If you like going to group classes, do that.  If you like working out or running alone, do that. There’s too many fitness gurus marketing a particular form of exercise who tell you, “You must do it this way,” which is not helpful. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">And keep at it.  Start out slow and build it up for a period of six weeks or more, and see how you feel.  Change your exercises so you don’t get in a rut, and then quit.  Make exercise a part of your day and schedule it in just like brushing your teeth.  You will be thrilled with what a difference it makes!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And that’s it!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cheers,</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kathryn</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kathryn-Jane Hazel</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"mailto:k.j.hazel@shaw.ca\">k.j.hazel@shaw.ca</a></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http://www.pacificgardens.ca/\">www.pacificgardens.ca</a></span></p>', 'Inspirational person: Kathryn Hazel stay fit at seventy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1640-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-07 14:47:08', '2017-01-07 14:47:08', '', 1640, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1640-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1645, 1, '2017-01-07 14:57:23', '2017-01-07 14:57:23', 'As a teenager I practiced Kickboxing for a fews years and even participated in some fights. I’ve always loved martial arts and enjoyed a movie with good fighting scenes. I think that martial art is a great outlet for kids. It teach discipline, commitment, having a strong body and mind, and I am so happy to have my boys registered in martial arts. They have been practicing Taekwondo for a few months now and they have both really been enjoying it. I want to introduce you to their coach Brock Allan Dale Fee owner of Cascadia Sports literacy. I am so impressed by Master Brock’s ability to connect with the kids. My older son didn\'t want to participate at first and Brock engage with him and was so persistent in his approach with him, now he his having a blast.  Brock teaches such good quality classes, I have so much trust in his knowledge and expertise. His school is pretty new in Nanaimo and I highly encourage you to check it out and try it for yourself.\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tWi51jxTpU[/embed]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>One Day at a Time by Master Brock</u></strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1644 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" /></a>Taekwondo has been a staple activity growing up in my family, even my mom got her Black Belt at 54 years old and I was lucky enough to be the one to help get her there. This sport was a unifying factor that we all shared and could talk about around the dinner table even if it was something silly like who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1642 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The confidence in which martial arts can instill in a person is immeasurable, the strength from which you can draw from not just physically but emotionally and spiritually is undeniable. I have seen students who started with me when they were 10 years old and now 20 telling me that Taekwondo is a huge part of their life that helped form them to this outgoing, confident person I see stand in front of me today. To me that is always a strong reminder that’s the reason why I became an instructor.\r\n\r\nTaekwondo translate in the Art of Kicking and Punching now I know what sticks out at first sight is kicking and punching but it’s the art that binds everything together. It’s the movement, creativity and the thought behind it all that connects everything.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1643 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Sometimes we struggle learning new concepts as adults and it is no different for children and that’s when we want to quit but we have to understand is we have to take things one day at a time if we get to far ahead of ourselves we can become overwhelmed with anxiety and worry because we feel we’re not good enough. But if we allow ourselves to learn to be okay with making mistakes and take things one day at a time we lose that weight of worry and allow ourselves to enjoy what we are doing and grow. That is one of the big things that I teach and encourage my students to do and this is one thing I tell myself every day.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in getting your child started in Taekwondo feel free to contact me at\r\n\r\n(250) 240 – 4628 or <a href=\"mailto:cascadiasportslit@gmail.com\">cascadiasportslit@gmail.com</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nBrock\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w25F0MQOAQQ[/embed]\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frUX0J1BY1A[/embed]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Cascadia Sports Literacy School Taekwondo classes for kids', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1631-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-07 14:57:23', '2017-01-07 14:57:23', '', 1631, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1631-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1646, 1, '2017-01-08 05:25:16', '2017-01-08 05:25:16', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Kathryn who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Kathryn?</h3>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<span class=\"s1\">1. What motivates you to exercise?  \r\nMy mother was a great example.  She was a phys ed teacher and active every day of her life, even into her-mid-80s, swimming, weight-training, golfing, and walking.  I don’t share her athletic abilities, but I love the way exercise makes me feel.  I sleep better, sing better, am more relaxed, and enjoy life more.  It baffles me that people don’t do it.(But then I don’t understand why people eat fast food. Yuck!)\r\n\r\n2. What activity/workout do you prefer? \r\nI like variety, and activities with small groups (that motivates me more) and personal instruction (because I’m a klutz and could easily injure myself if I didn’t have that).\r\n\r\n3. What is your biggest accomplishment? \r\nHmmm.  That’s a difficult one.  I’d say helping my son deal with mental illness.\r\n\r\n4. What is your superpower? \r\nI’m not sure I know what that means.  If you mean what gives me a spiritual connection, I would say being in nature, and contemplating the mystery of life in our universe.\r\n\r\n5. What is your favorite dish/recipe? \r\nVegetable beef stew on a cold winter’s night.\r\n\r\n6. What is your cheat treat? \r\nHazelnut butter on an oatcake with a dab of wildberry jam.  Yum!\r\n\r\n7. What are your goals and dreams? \r\nI’m almost 70, so goals are more like dreams.  I dream of writing a book, and getting it published (I’ve already written one, non-fiction, based on my doctoral thesis, which didn’t get published, despite numerous attempts.) Being a singing semi-star and making a CD.\r\n\r\n8. Advice for a newbie? \r\nDo what is right for you in terms of exercise.  If you like yoga and walking, do that.  If you like swimming and golf, do that.  If you like going to group classes, do that.  If you like working out or running alone, do that. There’s too many fitness gurus marketing a particular form of exercise who tell you, “You must do it this way,” which is not helpful. And keep at it.  Start out slow and build it up for a period of six weeks or more, and see how you feel.  Change your exercises so you don’t get in a rut, and then quit.  Make exercise a part of your day and schedule it in just like brushing your teeth.  You will be thrilled with what a difference it makes!\r\n\r\nAnd that’s it!\r\nCheers,\r\nKathryn\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pacificgardens.ca/\">www.pacificgardens.ca</a></span></p>', 'Inspirational person: Kathryn Hazel stay fit at seventy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1640-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-08 05:25:16', '2017-01-08 05:25:16', '', 1640, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1640-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1647, 1, '2017-01-08 06:24:29', '2017-01-08 06:24:29', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Kathryn who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Kathryn?</h3>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<span class=\"s1\">1. What motivates you to exercise?\r\nMy mother was a great example.  She was a phys ed teacher and active every day of her life, even into her-mid-80s, swimming, weight-training, golfing, and walking.  I don’t share her athletic abilities, but I love the way exercise makes me feel.  I sleep better, sing better, am more relaxed, and enjoy life more.  It baffles me that people don’t do it.(But then I don’t understand why people eat fast food. Yuck!)</span>\r\n\r\n2. What activity/workout do you prefer?\r\nI like variety, and activities with small groups (that motivates me more) and personal instruction (because I’m a klutz and could easily injure myself if I didn’t have that).\r\n\r\n3. What is your biggest accomplishment?\r\nHmmm.  That’s a difficult one.  I’d say helping my son deal with mental illness.\r\n\r\n4. What is your superpower?\r\nI’m not sure I know what that means.  If you mean what gives me a spiritual connection, I would say being in nature, and contemplating the mystery of life in our universe.\r\n\r\n5. What is your favorite dish/recipe?\r\nVegetable beef stew on a cold winter’s night.\r\n\r\n6. What is your cheat treat?\r\nHazelnut butter on an oatcake with a dab of wildberry jam.  Yum!\r\n\r\n7. What are your goals and dreams?\r\nI’m almost 70, so goals are more like dreams.  I dream of writing a book, and getting it published (I’ve already written one, non-fiction, based on my doctoral thesis, which didn’t get published, despite numerous attempts.) Being a singing semi-star and making a CD.\r\n\r\n8. Advice for a newbie?\r\nDo what is right for you in terms of exercise.  If you like yoga and walking, do that.  If you like swimming and golf, do that.  If you like going to group classes, do that.  If you like working out or running alone, do that. There’s too many fitness gurus marketing a particular form of exercise who tell you, “You must do it this way,” which is not helpful. And keep at it.  Start out slow and build it up for a period of six weeks or more, and see how you feel.  Change your exercises so you don’t get in a rut, and then quit.  Make exercise a part of your day and schedule it in just like brushing your teeth.  You will be thrilled with what a difference it makes!\r\n\r\nAnd that’s it!\r\nCheers,\r\nKathryn\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pacificgardens.ca/\">www.pacificgardens.ca</a>', 'Inspirational person: Kathryn Hazel stay fit at seventy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1640-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-08 06:24:29', '2017-01-08 06:24:29', '', 1640, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1640-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1650, 1, '2017-01-11 21:26:57', '2017-01-11 21:26:57', '<header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why do I want to feature an inspirational person in my newsletter?</h3>\r\n</header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"></header>\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I want to feature people like Denise who have crossed my path and touched my life, inspiring me toward greatness. Too many of us fail to see greatness in ourselves. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter what we have achieved; we often need others to point out to us how we excel. People display “greatness” by their attitude, their lifestyle, their choices, their actions… I want to recognize the people in my life who lead by example.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How did I meet Denise?</h3>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. What motivates you to exercise?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I exercise for health, and because it just feels good.  If I can get outside and run or jump or ski or snowshoe or swim or whatever with friends, it is so much fun.  Sure it is exercise, but it also feels like play.  I like to play outside! I know people who get to my age, 60, or are even younger and think that they are too old to exercise or to get into better shape, but there is never a \"too old\" age or a \"too out of shape\" to do that! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. What activity/workout do you prefer?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I love to run.  I especially love to run on trails in the woods with friends.  The soft trails, the roots, the rocks, the ups, the downs; they are all challenging and makes me feel so alive. Even if I\'ve run the same trail, over and over again, I still see beauty in every vista, just as I did the first time I ran it. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Um, can I have a second favorite?  I love running on the track.  I love running fast for short distances, i.e. sprinting.  I recently joined a track club and oh my goodness, I found my people! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. What is your biggest accomplishment?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To still be running and being competitive at 60+ and to keep inspiring others to do the same. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. What is your superpower?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I can run trails, road, track and cross country.  I can pretty much run anywhere, on any surface and any distance... no, wait, I have never and will never run a marathon or anything longer!  Maybe with all these different types of running, you might think that I have an inability to make up my mind about which event I should specialize, but if I can do them all and still have fun, why shouldn\'t I?  I\'m just going to keep doing them all as long as I can! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. What is your favorite dish/recipe?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I love fresh locally caught, wild BC salmon (Coho, Sockeye or Spring).  I like it cooked on a BBQ or under the oven broiler with a simple marinade of olive oil and soy sauce.  Salmon is so delicious and nutritious. </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6. What is your cheat treat?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Some might think I love Nanaimo Bars because of my Nanaimo Bar Trail Run and sure I do, but my real downfall is bread. I love it in every format, with eggs, with cheese, with butter, with honey, etc.  Oh, wait, I mustn\'t forget Cheezies and rosé wine. Yes, even athletes must indulge once in a while!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7. What are your goals and dreams?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I want to take people running in wonderful places all over the world.  I want to travel, to run, to tour, to eat, to drink and to share. Oh and to keep running as long as I can!</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>8. Advice for a newbie?</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just pick a sport and give it a try.  If you don\'t like it, try another one.  Keep moving. Don\'t think that just because you age, you have to give up! And don\'t let anyone talk you out of what you really want to do! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to run, join a \"learn to run clinic\" at a running store or download a \"learn to run program\" (e.g. Sun Fun Run) and do it with a friend (that\'s how I did it... best thing that ever happened to me!) and keep on running!  If you think you are too old to run, partner with someone younger: they will keep you young and you will inspire them - it works both ways! </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Denise Bonin </span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http://gottarun.ca/\">GottaRun.ca</a></span></p>', 'Inspirational Person: Denise Bonin', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1649-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-11 21:26:57', '2017-01-11 21:26:57', '', 1649, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1649-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1651, 1, '2017-01-12 15:47:03', '2017-01-12 15:47:03', 'As a teenager I practiced Kickboxing for a fews years and even participated in some fights. I’ve always loved martial arts and enjoyed a movie with good fighting scenes. I think that martial art is a great outlet for kids. It teach discipline, commitment, having a strong body and mind, and I am so happy to have my boys registered in martial arts. They have been practicing Taekwondo for a few months now and they have both really been enjoying it. I want to introduce you to their coach Brock Allan Dale Fee owner of Cascadia Sports literacy. I am so impressed by Master Brock’s ability to connect with the kids. My older son didn\'t want to participate at first and Brock engage with him and was so persistent in his approach with him, now he his having a blast.  Brock teaches such good quality classes, I have so much trust in his knowledge and expertise. His school is pretty new in Nanaimo and I highly encourage you to check it out and try it for yourself. I posted the schedule of the school at the bottom of the page, check it out.\n\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tWi51jxTpU[/embed]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>One Day at a Time by Master Brock</u></strong></h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1644 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" /></a>Taekwondo has been a staple activity growing up in my family, even my mom got her Black Belt at 54 years old and I was lucky enough to be the one to help get her there. This sport was a unifying factor that we all shared and could talk about around the dinner table even if it was something silly like who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1642 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The confidence in which martial arts can instill in a person is immeasurable, the strength from which you can draw from not just physically but emotionally and spiritually is undeniable. I have seen students who started with me when they were 10 years old and now 20 telling me that Taekwondo is a huge part of their life that helped form them to this outgoing, confident person I see stand in front of me today. To me that is always a strong reminder that’s the reason why I became an instructor.\n\nTaekwondo translate in the Art of Kicking and Punching now I know what sticks out at first sight is kicking and punching but it’s the art that binds everything together. It’s the movement, creativity and the thought behind it all that connects everything.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1643 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Sometimes we struggle learning new concepts as adults and it is no different for children and that’s when we want to quit but we have to understand is we have to take things one day at a time if we get to far ahead of ourselves we can become overwhelmed with anxiety and worry because we feel we’re not good enough. But if we allow ourselves to learn to be okay with making mistakes and take things one day at a time we lose that weight of worry and allow ourselves to enjoy what we are doing and grow. That is one of the big things that I teach and encourage my students to do and this is one thing I tell myself every day.\n\nIf you are interested in getting your child started in Taekwondo feel free to contact me at\n\n(250) 240 – 4628 or <a href=\"mailto:cascadiasportslit@gmail.com\">cascadiasportslit@gmail.com</a>\n\nThank you,\n\nBrock\n\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w25F0MQOAQQ[/embed]\n\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frUX0J1BY1A[/embed]\n\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Taewando-schedule.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1652\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Taewando-schedule-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"kids program - taewando - martial art- Nanaimo\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1654\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Taewando - martial art - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>', 'Cascadia Sports Literacy School Taekwondo classes for kids', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1631-autosave-v1', '', '', '2017-01-12 15:47:03', '2017-01-12 15:47:03', '', 1631, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1631-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1653, 1, '2017-01-12 06:02:32', '2017-01-12 06:02:32', 'As a teenager I practiced Kickboxing for a fews years and even participated in some fights. I’ve always loved martial arts and enjoyed a movie with good fighting scenes. I think that martial art is a great outlet for kids. It teach discipline, commitment, having a strong body and mind, and I am so happy to have my boys registered in martial arts. They have been practicing Taekwondo for a few months now and they have both really been enjoying it. I want to introduce you to their coach Brock Allan Dale Fee owner of Cascadia Sports literacy. I am so impressed by Master Brock’s ability to connect with the kids. My older son didn\'t want to participate at first and Brock engage with him and was so persistent in his approach with him, now he his having a blast.  Brock teaches such good quality classes, I have so much trust in his knowledge and expertise. His school is pretty new in Nanaimo and I highly encourage you to check it out and try it for yourself. I posted the schedule of the school at the bottom of the page, check it out.\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tWi51jxTpU[/embed]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>One Day at a Time by Master Brock</u></strong></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1644 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" /></a>Taekwondo has been a staple activity growing up in my family, even my mom got her Black Belt at 54 years old and I was lucky enough to be the one to help get her there. This sport was a unifying factor that we all shared and could talk about around the dinner table even if it was something silly like who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1642 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The confidence in which martial arts can instill in a person is immeasurable, the strength from which you can draw from not just physically but emotionally and spiritually is undeniable. I have seen students who started with me when they were 10 years old and now 20 telling me that Taekwondo is a huge part of their life that helped form them to this outgoing, confident person I see stand in front of me today. To me that is always a strong reminder that’s the reason why I became an instructor.\r\n\r\nTaekwondo translate in the Art of Kicking and Punching now I know what sticks out at first sight is kicking and punching but it’s the art that binds everything together. It’s the movement, creativity and the thought behind it all that connects everything.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1643 alignright\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brock-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"master Brock - Cascadia Sports Literacy School - Taewando - martial school - kids program - Nanaimo\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Sometimes we struggle learning new concepts as adults and it is no different for children and that’s when we want to quit but we have to understand is we have to take things one day at a time if we get to far ahead of ourselves we can become overwhelmed with anxiety and worry because we feel we’re not good enough. But if we allow ourselves to learn to be okay with making mistakes and take things one day at a time we lose that weight of worry and allow ourselves to enjoy what we are doing and grow. That is one of the big things that I teach and encourage my students to do and this is one thing I tell myself every day.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in getting your child started in Taekwondo feel free to contact me at\r\n\r\n(250) 240 – 4628 or <a href=\"mailto:cascadiasportslit@gmail.com\">cascadiasportslit@gmail.com</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nBrock\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w25F0MQOAQQ[/embed]\r\n\r\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frUX0J1BY1A[/embed]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Taewando-schedule.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1652\" src=\"http://www.choose2be.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Taewando-schedule-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"kids program - taewando - martial art- Nanaimo\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Cascadia Sports Literacy School Taekwondo classes for kids', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1631-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-01-12 06:02:32', '2017-01-12 06:02:32', '', 1631, 'http://www.choose2be.ca/1631-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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