If you want to be happy, just B. Spin & Strength Classes In Kelowna.

Spin Bike Set Up 101

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We’ll admit, spin bikes aren’t the MOST comfortable things in the world to sit on…especially when you’re just starting out or getting back into the spin life.  However, a proper bike set-up will make the experience a little more enjoyable! With the increased awareness of health and safety in mind, we are encouraging all B riders to read through the bike set-up details below to gain a proper understanding of  how to set up your bike. This allows our staff to keep a safe distance from you, as well as reducing any additional contact on the bike.

Step One: Find Your Bike

In order to continue spin classes, we have had to move our spin bikes around to allow proper social distancing. Take a look at the bottom right corner of the bike to see the bike number, and if you don’t remember which bike number you’ve booked simply ask our front desk staff and they will remind you.  

 Step Two: Where to Start 

Adjust the seat, then the handlebars.

Step Three: Hip Don’t Lie

As a starting point, the seat should be about hip height. Stand right next to the saddle and place your hand on your high hip bone and then lift your knee closest to the bike up to hip height to get an idea of what height the saddle should be. Take a look at the height number so you can set up more easily next time.

  1. Take A Seat

Clip your shoes in by aligning the cleat to the clip and press through until you hear a ‘click’.  Next, pedal through so you are in the bottom of the pedal stroke – You want a relatively full extension of the leg with a slight, soft bend at the knee. If you hyper-extend the knee  or feel as though you are reaching for the pedals, you need to lower the seat. If the knee is too bent and you are not getting a full extension, you will need to lift the seat higher.

  1. Find Your Power Position

The saddle slides back and forth and you will select its proper position by looking at the angle of your knees and where they fall over the pedals. You want your knees to be over the ball of your foot. Start with the saddle in a neutral position (a good starting point is placing your elbow to the end of the saddle and allowing your fingertips to just touch the handlebars).  Then, get your body into riding position (hips back, neutral –  not rounded or hyper-extended) and bring one pedal directly in front of the other so that the cranks of the bike are even with each other.

With your feet parallel check to see where the knee is sitting in relation to your foot. If the knee goes too far forward over the toes, slide the seat back. If the knee falls over or behind the ankle, slide forward.

  1. Raise The Bar

Handlebar height is more of a rider preference. An avid outdoor cyclist may prefer the handlebars quite low, while indoor riders are often more comfortable with the handlebars at seat height or higher. If you have back issues, it’s recommended that the handlebars be up a little higher. Our Johnny G Spin bikes are designed to feel like a road bike, so the handlebar height doesn’t go extremely high. Again, take a look at the number when raising the handlebars, it will say ‘max’ when they cannot be raised anymore.

  1. Final Check Before Go Time

Make sure all the knobs are tightened and your seat and handlebars aren’t loose or wobbly at all. Take note that the handlebars also slide back and forth – If you feel like you need a slight adjustment,  start at a neutral position and see if you can comfortably grip handlebars without reaching for them while keeping shoulders drawn back away from the ears and maintaining a soft bend at elbows. Always have a light grip on the handlebars and let the legs bear the body weight. Check that your knees don’t hit or come uncomfortably close to the handlebars as well, check your positioning for both seated and standing positions.

  1. We’re Here To Help

    While we work to maintain proper social distancing, our staff is still available to come and help you get set up. If you are uncomfortable with bike adjustments from staff, we can guide you from a safe distance to ensure you get the proper bike set up.

 

See you soon, Kelowna!

Getting Back To It!

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Weird times, are we right?

With the COVID pandemic having taken over and shut down the world for the last few months, there is one thing we can all agree on, things aren’t going to be the same moving forward for a while. We are fortunate to have low numbers in Kelowna, and at B we plan to do everything we can to keep it that way. With careful consideration and hours of work incorporating feedback from doctors, WHO, and the Ministry of Health, we have established a safe set of protocols to allow us to safely and confidently reopen our doors.

These protocols will continue to evolve as we learn more, and we are committed to staying on top of all newly released information. At this point in time, our new protocols in place are:

  1. Class sizes are reduced, allowing safe social distancing and members to remain at least 6ft apart at all times. Please follow all markers, and do not move bikes or equipment stations. 
  2. Sanitation stations are set up throughout the studio. We request that immediately upon entering the studio, you remove your shoes and apply the hand sanitizer located on the front shelf as outlined by the studio signage.
  3. Please do not come into the studio if you are experiencing any symptoms of covid19 including; coughing, fever, sore throat or difficulty breathing or if you have been around someone experiencing these symptoms. We need to work together to keep everyone safe.
  4. Please do not arrive any sooner than 10 minutes before class and please leave immediately after class is done. We will cue exits from class based on rows to avoid front entrance congestion.
  5. There will be at least 30 minutes between classes to allow staff adequate time to thoroughly disinfectant the facility with government approved cleaning disinfectants. 
  6. There are five hand washing stations located throughout the studio, which allows ample space for you each to wash your hands while maintaining proper social distancing.
  7. If we have your shoe size on file, your shoes will be waiting for you on your bike, simply check in with the front desk staff from 2m away and walk into the studio – please email us your shoe size if you don’t think it’s on file. Feel free to bring your own spin shoes as our pedals are SPD compatible. 
  8. If you are more comfortable bringing in your own face towel, you are welcome to do so.
  9. Floor markers are in place in the strength room to ensure individual stations are set up at a safe social distance.
  10. No equipment will be shared in strength classes. Each member will create a station at the start of class and only use their equipment, after which it will all be sanitized by the staff. When possible, we will use the outdoor space to expand our strength room.
  11. Showers will not be available for use at this time and we encourage limited change room use
  12. We encourage members to come ready for class and bring in as few items as possible, limiting locker and cubby use.
  13. Water bottle fill stations will remain open, however we encourage you to come with a full bottle to limit potential congestion at fill stations.
  14. Please purchase your passes online ahead of time to limit contact.
  15. We encourage extra smiles, but ask that hugs, water bottle cheers and high-fives be put on hold for the time being.

We understand this is a lot, but if this is what we need to do to get back into our spin and strength classes,  let’s just do it! We need the support and cooperation from each of you now, more than ever to allow us to continue running our amazing classes and keeping our strong community vibe.

If you have any questions, or would like any more information please don’t hesitate to ask.

We cannot wait to see you on the bike.

With love Kelowna,

 

B

The 21 Day Comeback Challenge

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THIS IS YOUR COMEBACK, BABY!
It’s Time To Step Things Up a Notch!

We’ve taken time off, we’ve rested, we’ve cooked, we’ve cleaned, we’ve de-cluttered (and de-cluttered again) and now we are READY to get back into shape. It can be so hard to stay motivated with your fitness goals when you’re stuck at home, and it’s also very easy to get lazy and to forget what it feels like to be fit, energetic and strong…remember what that felt like?

Our 21 Day Comeback Challenge is exactly what you need to back into the swing of things. We are hopeful to get the go-ahead for a partial re-open June 1, and have designed this challenge to prepare you to hit the ground running when you get back into B, or back to your normal fitness routine. Regardless of your current fitness level (or lack of), your time frame (some workouts are only 21 minutes) or your actual self motivation, this challenge is the perfect workout program for everyone!

The Comeback Challenge is simple:
1. Sign up and receive:
– a password to log into the challenge website
– the file to print your own “accountability board”
– a template to share your progress on social media

2. Each day, log into the website and complete the workout of the day (all workouts will remain on the site, so you can redo your favourites, or play catch up if you get busy!)

3. Check off your workout on your accountability tracker

4. Repeat for 21 days

The challenge is designed to start whenever you want…so, you didn’t “miss it” and it’s not “too late.” Now is the perfect time to get started!

The cost of the challenge is $37 and you can sign up here.

If you’re not interested in participating in the challenge, but are still looking for some inspiration, with a donation of your choice, you can have access to our online workout videos, including isolated exercise videos.

If you are a B member who has left their membership running to help support B throughout the last few months, your sign-up fee is waived; simply send us an email letting us know you’d like to participate and we will send you the password and challenge details. We appreciate your support <3

Let’s get this party started, we can’t wait to sweat with you again!

Introducing, B Fit Virtual Personal Training!

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Having trouble staying motivated at home? Lack the discipline to schedule in your own home workouts? Or maybe you just find you’re not seeing the same results that you’re used to. We understand, after all, that’s probably why you were coming to classes in the first place!

B is thrilled to announce our newest #StayHome initiative – B Fit Virtual Trainer. This program will set you up with a personal trainer/accountability coach, that will video in to keep your workouts on track through whichever video platform you’re most comfortable with; Facetime, Skype, Zoom, Hangouts, etc. Through these video chats, we will walk you through your workouts, correct your form, provide guidance and motivation and make sure you’re truly getting the most out of your home workout!

It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s everything you need right now:

  • Live one on one video training
  • You choose the training days/times
  • Let the trainer keep an eye on your form, correct mistakes and motivate you
  • Enjoy regular text/call check-in’s with your trainer to make sure you’re staying on the right track
  • All the benefits of having a personal trainer, while maintaining proper social distancing
  • Strength, cardio, weight loss, yoga, rehabilitation
  • $50 per one hour session or 10 sessions for $45/session

What’re you waiting for? It looks like we may be at home for a while, so let’s get you back on track before that track starts to disappear 😉 

Sending virtual hugs, and sweat. 

Sign up now!

 

COVID- 19 Update

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B Family,  

It is with sad, but full hearts, and tremendous hope for the future that I write to announce we will be temporarily closing our doors effective immediately.

As the COVID-19 situation has evolved, so has our response. While we aimed to provide you with a health sanctuary for your fitness as long as we felt it was safe, recent updates provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) now state that further action needs to be taken to help minimize the impact of COVID-19. With this updated information, we no longer feel that it is safe for you, or our community to keep our classes running.

Throughout this process, we have been clear that our goal was always to provide a safe space for you. We tried to stay open as long as we could to offer our team and our community a place of stability in a scary, and ever-changing world. We are a small business built on the foundation of incredible people, and we stand by our decisions and are grateful that we were able to provide you with a safe sanctuary for as long as we did. 

As such, I feel it is important to recognize our amazing team, and all of our members, our B family, that came together to keep B a safe space, a home away from home, during this chaos. The B staff who showed up to follow through on our ongoing commitment and promise to you of offering exceptional classes, and an ever-loving inclusive community, who worked tirelessly through it all while keeping spirits high and smiles bright to create lasting memories of happiness and togetherness. For this, I can’t thank you all enough. You are all loved so much and such a big part of what makes B,B.

 

As of today, all classes in studio will be suspended temporarily, until we receive further information indicating it is once again safe to operate. More information on our online workout classes can be found below. In the meantime:

  • Those on auto-renewing memberships will have the option to pause their account by simply responding to this email and changing the subject to “Please Pause.” However, as a young, new business, we kindly ask that if you are in a financial position to keep your membership running you do so – we will be forever grateful for you lightening the burden this has placed on us. You can change your mind at any time should your own circumstances change.
  • All punch passes will have an extended expiration date.
  • All those on introductory offers will have their terms extended.
  • We have also set no expiration on all punch passes purchased during this time, so anything purchased during this time can be used at a later date at B.
  • We are still offering discounted personal training sessions at this time.
  • We will be offering free, private workout sessions for all Interior Health staff supporting this pandemic on the front line.

We strongly believe in movement and while we can’t move collectively as one right now, we’ll be sharing home workout videos that you can do from home to keep you active and moving while this runs its course. For the time being, we are running this private collection of workout videos for our B Family, on our Facebook page – simply request to join the “B Fit – Home Edition” group for unlimited access to these classes. This is an ever-evolving platform, so check back regularly for changes and new classes. It’s going to be fun 😉

This remains a complex and rapidly changing situation that reminds us that we are all part of a broader community with a responsibility to look out for each other. We encourage you to try and stay calm, kind, and positive in these times of uncertainty. As we say in our classes, we are all in this together, you are not alone.

Thank you for your support. We will come out the other side of this challenge stronger…together. For now, let’s “just B”.

 

Much love,

 

B

 

Kelowna Residents Eligible For “Family Rate” At Local Spin Studio

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Unlimited spin and strength classes for $89 ends this month

February 10, 2020 – Kelowna, BC – B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio announced today, that they have opened up their “B Our Family” rate for the month of February to all local Kelowna residents. This rate of $89/month entitles the member to unlimited spin, strength and bootcamp classes at the trendy, lower mission studio.

“We have offered this package for short durations in the past, but with only a limited number of spots,” explains the studio’s owner, Britney B, “we won’t be offering this package again after February, so we have decided to open it up to all local Kelowna residents until the end of the month.” The package allows members to commit to 12 months of unlimited spin and strength classes for only $89 per month. Britney continues that “you are essentially making great use of it even if you only come 5-6 times a month!” This particular membership can be put on hold once per year, for a minimum of a month – perfect for those snowbirds or for those who like to spend the summer exercising outdoors.

“It really holds me accountable to working out at least twice a week,” adds a current B member, “I know that I have unlimited classes, so I want to make good use of it.” With over 30 classes per week, the lower mission studio makes it easy to improve your cardio, build strength and lose weight in an inclusive community of welcoming members.

The classes at B differ from other spin studios in Kelowna as they offer two styles of spin classes;  rhythm based classes that go to the beat of the music, as well as road ride focused classes, called “Classic Spin” where there is no rhythm or experience required to keep up with the class that is designed around a road ride. Additionally, their strength classes have a maximum class size of 12 people, so members always get the attention they need; allowing them to see results, while avoiding injury caused by incorrect form or technique.

About B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio
B is built on the philosophy, “If you want to Be Happy, Just Be.”

Creating a positive, encouraging, and motivating fitness experience, B offers 45-minute indoor cycling and strength classes that feature high-intensity cardio, muscle-sculpting strength training, and rhythm-fueled movements for men and women alike. It’s so much more than your standard workout – with unique play-lists and sequences designed to the beats, or to the road (no rhythm required on your part), we ride & work together, as a pack, and no matter where you are on your fitness journey, nobody is left behind. We are designed to be your everything when it comes to your fitness goals; equal parts strength and cardio, you are on the path to success when you join the B family. We’re fueled by motivating instructors, who coach us, encourage us, support us, and push us to be our absolute best, one day at a time.

We sweat, build, smile, and recover, together.

www.bcycleandstrength.com
enjoytheride@bcycleandstrength.com
778.478.1129

 

Last Chance To “B Our Family” For $89/Month

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So you’d like to really get into that “spin life” but aren’t sure how you can manage it? At B, we have the perfect solution for you, and it’s only available until the end of February…

That’s right, for the last time ever, we are releasing an unlimited number of spots to “B Our Family” with our unlimited monthly membership for only $89/month on a 12-month commitment.

With this amazing membership, you can truly experience what it’s like to be a part of the B Family:

  • Try taking a classic spin class and focus on improving your strength and cardio performance without any pumps, dips, or dances moves
  • Join the party on the bike with one of our Rhythm Rides and move to the beat of the music with pumps, dips, and tap backs
  • Experience one of our famous combination classes with 30 minutes of spin, followed by 30 minutes of strength training or 15 minutes of straight core work
  • Step out of your comfort zone and attempt a bootcamp, arms & abs class, or booty blast

The possibilities are endless with this all-inclusive membership; all you have to do is show up at the times that work best for you, and we will take care of the rest.

Watch your body transform, your mind shift and your overall attitude improve by being part of this amazing community.  

Questions? We’d love to hear them, simply send us a message!

Ready to go? Sign up while you still can, this offer will not be available after February 29, 2020.

Kelowna Spin & Strength Studio Celebrates One Year!

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Offering free spin classes and exclusive in studio offers

Kelowna, BC (January 8, 2020)- Today, Britney B, the owner of B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio announced the locally owned studio will be celebrating their first anniversary, on Saturday, January 11th, 2020. “It has been one year since we opened our doors and started offering  spin classes, strength classes, boot camps, and personal training in the Lower Mission,” announces B, “we are so excited to be celebrating this milestone, and are offering in studio special offers, three free spin classes and an open house party on January 11th , 2020.”

“We have been fortunate enough to have been welcomed into this amazing community with open arms, and are so grateful to be celebrating one year in business with the people of Kelowna!” explains B, “we opened B with the intent to create an inclusive fitness community where members of all ages and fitness levels can feel comfortable working out. We offer several different styles of spin classes, various strength training classes, and high intensity bootcamps; our members range from the elderly trying improve their bone density, to athletes training for their next triathlon, and that’s the magic of B – we adapt our classes to challenge everyone, and give each person the attention they need to walk out of our doors feeling successful.” The studio has been receiving exceptional feedback from the community and looks forward to continuing to grow over their next year.

The anniversary celebration is open to the public and will take place at the studio located at 648 Cook Rd, in the Playa Del Sol Resort.

To register for a free spin class, participants must create an account online and book themselves in. The studio will remain open with snacks, drinks and staff available to answer any questions from 7:30AM – 1:00PM and 3:30PM – 7:30PM – attendance of class is not necessary to attend the party.

The schedule of events for Saturday, January 11th are as follows:

7:30 AM – DOORS OPEN

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM – Classic Spin

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Spin + Core

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Mimosa Mingler

3:30 PM – DOORS OPEN (Party is just getting started)

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Beyonce VS Rihanna Team Teach   

Please feel free to contact B Indoor Cycle & Strength studio if you have any questions or would like more information about the class schedule, pricing, or personal training options.

About B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio
B is built on the philosophy, “If you want to Be Happy, Just Be.”

Creating a positive, encouraging, and motivating fitness experience, B offers 45-minute indoor cycling and strength classes that feature high-intensity cardio, muscle-sculpting strength training, and rhythm-fueled movements for men and women alike. It’s so much more than your standard workout – with unique play-lists and sequences designed to the beats, or to the road (no rhythm required on your part), we ride & work together, as a pack, and no matter where you are on your fitness journey, nobody is left behind. We are designed to be your everything when it comes to your fitness goals; equal parts strength and cardio, you are on the path to success when you join the B family. We’re fueled by motivating instructors, who coach us, encourage us, support us, and push us to be our absolute best, one day at a time.

We sweat, build, smile, and recover, together.

www.bcycleandstrength.com
enjoytheride@bcycleandstrength.com
778.478.1129

 

Your Favourite Kelowna Spin Studio Celebrates Their First Year!

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We’re turning one and we could not think of a better way to celebrate than throwing a party with all of our favourite people.

Get ready to sweat, eat, drink, and laugh with the B Family. We’ll have snacks, games, contests and free classes all day. 

Make sure you come take advantage of the amazing special offers that will only be available in studio! 

We take our birthday seriously, so here’s the schedule:

Saturday, January 11th, 2020

7:30AM –  Doors Open

8:30AM – Classic Spin
Love the ride, but not all the hype? This classic spin focuses more on technique, drills and getting you moving, while providing a little bit more recovery time. It’s brighter, it’s (a little bit) quieter, but it’s still one heck of a ride.

10:00AM – RIDE + Core
Get your daily H.I.I.T. that’ll make you feel better than a lunch time cocktail. This power packed class is 30 minutes of a rhythm based spin class, followed by 15 minutes of a straight up, washboard ab-making core session.

10:45AM – 12:00PM – Mimosa Mingler
Not a class, just a good time. Hang out and have a post-spin mimosa while you get to know the B Family. 

3:30PM – Doors Open for Round Two
Come in and get your hair braided before spin by the girls from Total E’clips!

4:15PM – Beyonce VS Rihanna
This isn’t your average “spin class.” We ride to the beat of music, we pump, we dip, we turn down the lights, and you experience 45 minutes of high intensity bliss, followed by a rush of endorphins that will take you through the day.

5:00PM – 7:00PM – Happy Hour 
Again, not a class – just come join us for some laughs and sangria! 

All classes are free, so reserve your spot today! If you can’t make a class but still want to come, please let us know!  

Kelowna Spin Studio Hosts Indoor Cycle Training For Road Riders

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BCycle Training – A personalized 8 week training program to improve performance

Kelowna, BC (December 30th, 2019)- Local Kelowna spin studio, B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio, in the lower mission launches an indoor cycle training program designed for avid outdoor cyclists. The 8 week program is ran by Robin Wallouch, an avid road rider and experienced indoor cycling instructor.

“This specialized 8 week training program is designed to find your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) which is commonly defined as the highest average power you can sustain for one hour, measured in watts, “explains the studio owner, Britney B,  “FTP will be used to determine your training zones for all sessions going forward and will allow you to measure your improvements over the course of the 8 week program.”

This unique program will be running Wednesdays at 5:00PM on the following dates:
January 8, 15, 22,29
February 5, 19, 26 and March 4

Wallouch will work closely with each attendee and their personal FTP each class; unlike traditional “spin classes” Wallouch will not be on a bike, but instead working with each participant individually to ensure they are progressing properly. This type of training is designed to develop strong cycling in specific zones, improve endurance, improve technique and allow each rider an opportunity to improve their overall cycling performance, whether they take that with them on the road, or into their next spin class.

Spots are limited in this exclusive program and registration closes January 5th, 2020 – registration can be made at www.bcycleandstrength.com

For more information contact:
Britney
enjoytheride@bcycleandstrength.com
778.478.1129