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Show up. Stay Consistent. Get Results
Change Fitness serves the Cowichan Valley of Shawnigan Lake, Cow Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Malahat, and Duncan. We provide strength & conditioning, functional fitness & high-impact small group classes, personal training, and coaching built for longevity, performance and optimal health.
Try a Free ClassPrivate Studio Experience
Ditch the busy, overwhelming gym and train one-on-one, two-on-one, or in one of our small group classes. With a maximum of 5 people per class, you’ll get a more personalized coaching experience.
Expert, Holistic Coaching
Want weight loss to be healthy? Let's focus on health from the inside out process and the weight will come as a result. We want to talk "Pillars of Health"- nutrition, sleep, movement, healthy stress levels, healthy relationships, community.
Train Online or In Studio
Or both! Combine personal training or group fitness classes with at-home workouts through our app for added flexibility, convenience, and affordability. Life gets busy, but staying consistent is key, so we want to make that easy for you.
Every body is unique.
Find something that works for YOU
Personal Training
Whatever the goal, our coaches have you covered. Whether you’re training for longevity, staying strong for the years ahead, working out with your partner in a 2:1 session, building strength, navigating busy working-mom life, or developing the next generation of athletes—we’ll build a personalized plan around you, your goals, and your lifestyle.
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Small Group Classes
Get all the benefits of personalized fitness in a motivating small-group setting, with a maximum of just 5 people. Enjoy individualized coaching, expert guidance, and the support and accountability of a like-minded community.
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Train Anywhere- Change App
Train in studio, at home- or both with our Change Fitness App. We provide 6–12 week programs added to your calendar in seconds. Choose from dumbbell-only workouts or full gym programs, with options for strength & conditioning, HIIT, weight loss, muscle building, and more!
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Creating Healthy Habits Sessions
Not sure where to start? Our Healthy Habit Goal Setting Sessions help you turn your goals into practical, achievable action. Together, you'll identify the areas of your life that need attention—from movement and nutrition to sleep, stress, mindfulness, and work-life balance—and create a personalized plan that fits your life. No membership required. Contact us to get started, or schedule your weekly check-in for accountability and continued progress.
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Employee Wellness Retreats
Give your team an unforgettable off-grid corporate wellness experience with Change Fitness and Grow Wild Retreats. Combine movement, goal setting, mindfulness, team building, sauna, hot tub, and nutritious food in a setting designed to help your team reconnect and recharge.
Your team leaves with stronger connections, healthier habits, and renewed energy—because healthier employees build healthier businesses.
Getting started is easy
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Book Your Free Trial Class
Start with a complimentary fitness class or schedule a no-obligation phone consultation for personal training services.
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Discover Your Best Fit
Choose a group fitness membership that fits your schedule and lifestyle, or explore our personal training packages and introductory offer for more individualized coaching. Find the option that works best for you and book online with any of our coaches.
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Build Your Plan. Create Change.
Work with your coach to define your goals and build a plan around the pillars of health that matter most to you. Then show up, stay consistent, and let the results follow.
Everything you need to crush your fitness goals
Healthy Habits Sessions
Class Reservations
Virtual Fitness Programming
Easy Class Scheduling
Personal Training
Employee Wellness Retreats
The hardest part is showing up. Your community makes it easier.
Getting started with fitness can be hard. Staying consistent can be even harder. But when you know your community is there waiting for you, showing up becomes something you look forward to.
At Change Fitness, you’re not just another member. You’re part of a small, supportive community where coaches know you, your goals matter, and the people around you are cheering you on. That sense of connection is what helps turn showing up into consistency—and consistency into lasting change.
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Find us just off Shawnigan Lake Road on The Cowichan Valley, nestled in a peaceful private studio setting.
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2032 W Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V8H 2C5, Canada
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Questions? We (probably) have the answers!
What types of fitness classes does Change Fitness offer?
We offer Strength & Conditioning, Functional Fitness, HIIT, Pilates & Core, Mums & Bubs Strength, Pelvic Floor Workshops, Strength Training, Aerobic & Anaerobic conditioning and Stability & Mobility Classes in an intimate setting tailored for both physical and mental well-being.
How do I sign up for classes?
You can register on our website or through our app.
Do you have something for busy professionals?
We offer a hybrid training approach that combines our small group classes with our online training app. Train in-studio when you can and on your own time when you can’t—with structured programs designed for flexibility, convenience, and accountability. Perfect for busy Cowichan Valley professionals.
Do you provide online fitness coaching?
Yes! We offer online personal training and goal-setting sessions, so you can work with our coaches from anywhere—whether you’re travelling, away on vacation, or simply prefer the flexibility of training from home. All you need is your phone!
Can I book both personal training and group classes?
Of course! Many of our members combine 1-on-1 personal training with small group fitness classes to get the best of both worlds. We even offer an introductory package that combines both, so you can experience personalized coaching and the motivation of a supportive community.
What's the difference between the Change Fitness App and the private members app?
The Change Fitness App is a monthly membership that gives you everything you need to stay consistent with your fitness from home. Get access to full 6–12 week training programs, an on-demand workout library, and guidance to help you confidently work out at home—whenever and wherever it works for you. Our Members-Only App is your hub for all things Change Fitness in studio. Use it to book and manage your classes, appointments, memberships, and other studio services, all in one place.
Can I try a free class before committing?
Yes! Book a free trial fitness class with us to experience our coaching and community firsthand.
Is the studio suitable for beginners or those new to working out?
Absolutely! We meet you where you’re at. Our coaches establish your baseline fitness level and use progressive overload to help you build strength, confidence, and fitness safely and gradually. With small group training and 1-on-1 personal training, you’ll get the coaching and support you need at every stage.
What makes Change Fitness different from other gyms?
Honestly? Our community is dope. 😎
What are your Employee Wellness Programs?
Think 1–4 day off-grid retreats on a beautiful Shawnigan Lake property, combining movement, mindfulness, cold dips, sauna, hot tub, team bonding activities, and individual and business goal-setting sessions. A fully customized experience designed to help your employees build healthier habits, connect as a team, feel their best, and bring that energy back into a healthier, more productive workplace.
Are your employee wellness programs customizable for my company?
Yes! Every retreat is customized to your company’s goals, preferences, and team. We create tailored employee wellness programs and corporate retreats for businesses across Vancouver Island, designed to help your team connect, recharge, and feel their best.
Still curious? Talk to us!
Reserve your spot and start your change today.
At Change Fitness, we focus on what you CAN do—not what you can’t. Every workout is an opportunity to get stronger, move better, and build confidence. Show up, put in the work, and celebrate the progress. We don’t believe in perfection—we believe in progress, consistency, and creating lasting change.
