MEET ERIC
20+ YEARS OF MOVEMENT.
ONE DIFFERENT APPROACH TO BALANCE.
FROM AN IDEA TO A METHOD
IT STARTED WITH ONE PADDLEBOARD IN FRANCE
In 2011, while working as a personal trainer in France, Eric was introduced to stand-up paddleboarding by a surfer friend in Bayonne. He immediately recognized something beyond the sport itself: the instability of the board naturally engaged the core, deep stabilizing muscles and balance.
Curious to explore its potential, Eric brought his paddleboard into the pool at the fitness center where he worked and invited his personal training clients to exercise on it. Their response was immediate. They could feel their core, legs and stabilizing muscles working differently — and, just as importantly, they were having fun.
Those first sessions evolved into a structured 45-minute full-body workout combining strength, cardio, core training, balance, SUP yoga and recovery. With six to seven boards in the pool, AQUA STAND UP® was born.
What began as an experiment in France eventually grew into an international fitness program, taking Eric across the United States to train instructors and implement AQUA STAND UP® in fitness and aquatic facilities. In 2018, that same exploration of instability inspired his next challenge: bringing the experience from water to land with B-BOARD®.
In 2025, Eric’s professional achievements were recognized with the granting of an EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card in the United States.
AS SEEN ON TV & IN THE PRESS
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![Eric Vandendriessche showcasing B-BOARD on TV at Good Day LA+ on Fox 11 with anchor Araksya Karapetyan, both performing squats on the boards]()
Good Day LA+ Fox 11
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![People practicing paddleboard yoga in a pool during an Aqua Stand Up class at Westside Jewish Community Center.]()
LA Times
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![Eric Vandendriessche showcasing B-BOARD on TV at KTLA with the anchor Megan Telles with title B-BOARD allows a waterless workout]()
KTLA Channel 5
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![People participating in a paddleboarding workout on land, performing squats as part of a core exercise class in an outdoor setting with banners and branding for B-Board.]()
LA Times
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![Eric Vandendriessche interviewed on TV at Good Day LA+ Fox 11 with anchor Brooke Thomas]()
Good Day LA+ Fox 11
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![A woman in a red tank top and black pants stretching on the beach while a person in a purple shirt and cap prepares to exercise nearby.]()
SMDP
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![A man practicing yoga outdoors with an emphasis on mindfulness, wearing a blue shirt and cap, surrounded by yoga boards with the words "B-BOARD" on them, under string lights.]()
VoyageLA
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![Anchor of Good Day Tampa Fox 13 getting on the B-BOARD with 2 coaches from Fit Her with Ann Gilbert, title on screen Memorial Day Weekend Fitness Fun]()
Good Day Tampa Fox 13
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![front page of Women Fitness magazine where we can see 2 young and active women performing squats on 1 leg both on the B-BOARD® in a park with blue sky and trees]()
Women Fitness
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![Front page of Shoutout LA showcasing Eric Vandendriessche as Fitness Expert and creator of 2 innovative fitness programs called AQUA STAND UP® & B-BOARD®]()
Shoutout LA
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![B-BOARD WORKOUT on TV at Good Day Tampa Bay on Fox 13 with anchor getting on the board assisted by 2 coaches in a studio setting designed like a home]()
Good Day Tampa Fox 13
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![Eric Vandendriessche interviewed by a chinses anchor on a chinese TV regarding AQUA STAND UP®]()
Chinese TV
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![Eric Vandendriessche on an AQUA STAND UP® board with anchor Julie Ferrez for Telematin France 2 in a swimmiing pool setting]()
Télématin France 2
BEHIND LEVEL FITNESS
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ERIC VANDENDRIESSCHE
FOUNDER & CREATOR
Founder of LEVEL FITNESS and creator of AQUA STAND UP® and B-BOARD®, Eric brings more than 20 years of experience in fitness and movement. Based in Los Angeles, he continues to develop innovative balance-based experiences for individuals, instructors and facilities.
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![Smiling woman with brown hair with a swimming pool in the background]()
VANESSA GUBIAN
CO-FOUNDER
Vanessa has been part of the LEVEL FITNESS journey from the beginning, supporting the development and growth of AQUA STAND UP® and B-BOARD®. She contributes behind the scenes to the organization and evolution of the LEVEL FITNESS brand.
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JULIE ROY
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Julie brings experience in marketing, brand strategy and business growth to LEVEL FITNESS. With a background in SaaS and technology, she provides strategic guidance as the company develops new partnerships and opportunities for growth.
EXPERIENCE BALANCE DIFFERENTLY
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