🌊 From the Water to the Studio: The Story of B-BOARD®

At Level Fitness, innovation has always been at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re excited to share the story behind B-BOARD® — a unique balance fitness experience that started on the water and has grown into an international program.

Reason 1 – Inspired by the Water

It all began with AQUA STAND UP®, our paddleboard-inspired water workout. Back in 2011 in Bayonne, France — home to a thriving community of surfers and paddleboarders — we needed a way to demonstrate moves and combinations from the deck while teaching AQUA STAND UP® classes. To replicate the natural wobble of a paddleboard, we created an inflatable fitness board that could bring the same challenge to land.

Reason 2 – Making It Accessible

Not everyone feels comfortable on the water — and that’s where B-BOARD® bridges the gap. The board allows people to train safely on land while still enjoying the benefits of paddleboarding: core strength, balance, mobility, and coordination. And the BIG PLUS: you can even flip the board over to start with an easier level. That will help building up confidence before moving to the next level! Definitely designed for all ages and fitness levels. 

Reason 3 – Expanding Fitness Programs

As AQUA STAND UP® grew in popularity, fitness facilities began asking for new formats. We saw the opportunity to create a dryland version of the program, complete with instructor training and certification, so gyms, studios, YMCAs, JCCs, and trainers could offer a fresh, fun workout experience for their members.

From Bayonne’s surf culture to fitness centers worldwide, B-BOARD® is more than a workout — it’s a movement. Whether on water or on land, our mission is the same: to make fitness fun, dynamic, and accessible for everyone.