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Britney of B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio didn’t set out to create a fitness studio. Instead, she wanted to create an inclusive environment built on the philosophy, “if you want to be happy, just be.”
“By focusing on the present, being happy and being the best version of yourself, you can transform your body, your mind and your life,” said Britney.
This video below was filmed before COVID-19. Class sizes are now reduced to allow for proper social distancing.
To inspire others to adopt this ideology, Britney assembled a team of motivators who would be able to strengthen this philosophy by creating a domino effect. These motivators lead 45-minute to one-hour classes by combining their knowledge, endurance and inspirational prose into transferable energy that palpitates from person to person as the class becomes fully engaged.
As classes grew in size, the participants realized that they were doing more than just moving in unison; they were becoming a family.
Quickly, word got out about this comradery and Britney began to see her creation take shape.
People started to uplift others who they had never met before and almost as if by magic, everyone in the class was connected as one big happy family.
B’s philosophy had transformed lives and taught people how to focus on the present.
By collectively working towards being the best version of yourself and holding each other accountable, everyone in the class arrives at their goal together.
“I have my family, and then I have my ‘B Family',” exclaimed one family member.
Those who attend B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio have taken ownership of Britney’s philosophy by creating an inclusive community that welcomes anyone, men and women of any age and at any stage of their fitness journey, into their “B Family.”
“We have taken the fear and intimidation out of working out and created a safe space that our members feel like they can be themselves in,” said Britney. “We have many members who have come in uncomfortable and nervous and later tell us that it took them months to work up the courage to actually come through the doors; but now that they’re here, they can’t believe they were ever scared.”
From members in their teens to those in their 60s, the variety of different classes allows everyone to get in the perfect workout.
“I used to be scared to go to the gym; now I look forward to it,” said one family member. “I hated working out before I came to B,” added another.
“Thank you to the place that always meets me with encouragement, support and welcoming smiles whenever I walk in,” exulted another proud member of the “B Family.” “To the place, I find strength and happiness. To the place that can push me to be the very best, I can be. B, I love you all so much and I am so happy to be here with you.”
Okay, you’ve heard the reviews, but what exactly is everyone raving about? What makes B’s classes different?
To begin, they offer two different styles of spin classes: the first is the Rhythm Ride classes, which are done to the beat of the music with pumps and dips. You're kind of dancing on the bike with a whole bunch of people. Time flies and you almost forget that you're working out. When you join in on the fun, you get to experience 45-minutes of high-intensity bliss, followed by a rush of endorphins that will take you through the day.
One of the B Family members, Sara, who attends all classes and does personal training with Britney, shares that coming to the Rhythm Ride class is extremely motivating. "When you have someone beside you doing the same thing you are, motivation happens naturally," said Sara. "When everybody else is around you, you're all following the cues from the instructor who's pushing us to keep up and because everybody else is doing it, you think if they're doing it, I can do it too."
And that’s what's unique about B. It's the motivation that goes along with a variety of classes.
"What attracts a more mature audience is our Classic Spin classes,” added Britney. These are drill and timing focused classes that replicate a road ride style of training. The music is a little quieter and there aren’t any pumps or dips.
“We like to say, ‘if you don’t do it on a road bike, you won’t do it in a classic spin class,” joked Britney. “I extend the invite to anyone who loves the ride, but not the hype, to try out our 45-minute Classic Spin class.”
To go along with spin classes, they also have combination classes that put the “and” in B Indoor Cycle & Strength.
"There's so many things I love about this place," said B Family member, Victoria. For someone who enjoys running and mountain biking on Kelowna's many beautiful trails, Victoria likes that the strength class is a really great way for her to build muscle in other areas. "If you're an active person in the Okanagan, this helps you keep active and helps with injury prevention, which helps me reach my big goals," she concluded.
When creating the philosophy, Britney wanted to differentiate from other traditional boutique fitness studios that only specialize in one avenue because she knew that in order to inspire everyone to feel their best, they needed to specialize in both spin and strength.
The Classic Spin + Strength class combines 30 minutes of spin and 30 minutes of strength training in another room which allows members to truly get a full-body workout done in one hour.
Britney knows that weight training is important for a long list of reasons so this class was designed to offer muscle development, weight loss, injury prevention, injury recovery and overall body composition to the “B Family.”
"I'm able to get a little piece of everything, right here. Whether it's the spin, the boot camps, strength classes or just simply the personal training that's completely geared to me and exactly where I want to focus on my body, I get a bit of everything right here," concluded Sara.
With a passion for weight training, Britney believes in the power of strength training and sets up the schedule to mimic more of a traditional workout plan.
Offering specialty classes that focus on the upper and lower body, members can really commit to their goals without needing to step foot into a big box gym.
Check out the constantly updating weekly class schedule to see which class will work for you.
For B Family member, Collin, he likes that he can come for a 45-minute workout, get in and out without it impacting his day. "I enjoy that I can do that on a consistent basis and that's why I keep coming back."
Another cool benefit of B Indoor Cycle & Strength is the class sizes. Smaller classes allow the motivators Britney assembled to be much more engaged in your progress so you get better results.
With 15 bikes spaced at least 6' apart, you’ll be comfortable in your own space and receive enough attention from the instructor to ensure that you’re set up properly and that you understand how the bikes work.
In addition to cycle classes, the strength classes never have more than seven people in them, meaning you get the attention you need for a fraction of the cost of personal training.
As the only studio in Canada and the first in North America to own the Johnny G Spirit bikes, Britney is extremely proud to share them with the “B Family.”
With electronic shifting and tracking of your ride, riders are able to track their progress after each class, monitoring their distance, time, average speed, max speed, average watts and max watts. Check out this video to learn more.
Britney’s motivators are experienced instructors with an intensive knowledge of fitness and cycling. Some of these class leaders possess kinesiology degrees and years of competitive road riding experience, ensuring that everyone in the “B Family” is in good hands no matter which class they take.
"It's very fun and energetic," exclaimed B Family member, Ashley. "The motivators don't tell us what to do, they kindly ask us what they would like us to do and because of the energy in the room and how they speak to us, they motivate us to do our best."
When building a philosophy, being inclusive is important.
“We aren’t all crop tops and blowouts here. We are every age. We are every fitness level. And we are working with everyone’s unique goal in mind. We welcome everyone in with open arms,” said Britney. "Whether you’re overweight or just finished a fitness photo-shoot – you’ll fit in at B.”
Britney adds that your success is their success – you know, just like a family.
“We really take the time to get to know our members, helping to motivate them, push them and help them move past any obstacles that try and stop them”
For B Family member, Dean, he and his wife rotate coming to class when they're watching their grandchildren, but sometimes he and his wife are able to come with their kids too. "Britney treats me special," said Dean. Both Dean and his wife are recovering from different surgeries and they appreciate that Britney takes the time to help them while keeping them accountable to reach their goals. B has customized the vibe for Dean and his family so they feel welcome to take it slow and keep tension off certain areas.
Creating a community that buys into your philosophy isn’t an easy task, but when you do it with good intentions, others will join your family and help you succeed.
To try out this style of high-intensity spin classes led by Kelowna’s best instructors or perfectly curated H.I.I.T. (high-intensity interval training) boot camps and strength training classes, check out Britney and the “B Family” at B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio in the Playa Del Sol Resort.
Fun Fact: People are raving about B on Facebook and it’s pretty cool to see others share the philosophy.
We encourage you to head over to Facebook to review some inspirational testimonials like this one from Jamie MacLean:
“OMG, where do I begin?!!
This place, These Girlz, This Atmosphere, The Crazy Sweat & Classes, the Awesome location are just a few of the "B"EST things about it!!
Addicting, Motivating, Goal Crushing, Empowering Sweet time!!
I HIGHLY recommend "B" to anyone who hasn't tried it yet!!
You've got nothing to lose & All the Gains ahead!!
Sincerely "B" Spin Addicted 💗🚴♀️💪”
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