AQUA STAND UP®

EXPERIENCE MOVEMENT ON WATER

Discover a unique water-based experience where balance, movement and wellbeing come together.

DISCOVER THE EXPERIENCE
people standing up on aqua stand up boards in the swimming pool of kroc salem in oregon during an aquastandup class

WHERE MOVEMENT MEETS WATER

AQUA STAND UP® transforms the surface of the water into a unique environment for movement.

Performed on a specially designed floating board, every movement is influenced by the natural instability of the water—creating an experience that engages the body, sharpens focus and challenges balance in an entirely different way.

From dynamic fitness and functional movement to yoga, Pilates, stretching and meditation, AQUA STAND UP® can shift from energetic to mindful while keeping the water at the heart of the experience.

One board. One environment. Many ways to move.

Logo for Aqua Stand Up, featuring a silhouette of a person paddleboarding on a wave with a sun in the background.
smiling woman with arms up standing up on. an aqua stand up paddle board during an aqua stand up class in the swimming pool of Kroc Salem in Oregon

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO WATER FITNESS

Water fitness doesn't have to mean exercising only in the water. AQUA STAND UP® brings aquatic fitness onto the surface through a specially designed floating board, creating a water workout where balance becomes part of every movement.

The natural instability of the water requires the body to continuously respond and adjust, engaging balance, coordination, core control and focus. From functional fitness and strength to yoga, Pilates and mindful movement, the experience can be adapted to different goals, ages and fitness levels.

Unlike traditional water exercise, AQUA STAND UP® combines the benefits of an aquatic environment with purposeful instability—creating an entirely different way to move, train and connect with the water.

WHY WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING

  • people standing up on a paddle board performing a warrior 2 pose during an AQUA STAND UP® class in a swimming pool

    Balance & Stability

    The constantly changing surface challenges your ability to stabilize and control movement.

  • A woman doing a plank on an aquastandup paddleboard in an indoor swimming pool, with another person on a paddleboard beside her.

    Core Engagement

    Staying balanced requires continuous engagement through the core and stabilizing muscles.

  • A woman practicing yoga on a paddleboard in an indoor swimming pool, sitting cross-legged with hands behind her head, performing a stretching pose.

    Coordination & Body Awareness

    The interaction between your body, the board and the water encourages greater control, coordination and awareness.

  • A woman kneeling on a paddleboard in an indoor swimming pool, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a blue tank top and black shorts. The pool area has colorful wall panels and hanging flags.

    Focus & Connection

    On an unstable surface, your attention naturally shifts to the present moment—connecting body and mind through movement.

  • Senior women participating in an aquastandup aqua yoga class on paddleboards in a swimming pool.

    Low-Impact Environment

    The aquatic environment creates a different approach to movement, offering challenge without relying solely on high-impact exercise.

The water moves. Your body responds. The experience changes.

ONE BOARD. THREE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES

AQUA STAND UP® 

Fitness

Challenge Your Balance. Engage Your Entire Body.

A dynamic full-body experience combining cardio, strength, functional movement and balance on the water.

AQUA STAND UP® Holistic

Slow Down. Move. Connect.

A more mindful approach combining yoga, Pilates, stretching and meditation with the unique sensation of movement on water.

AQUA STAND UP® Kids

Balance. Move. Play.

A playful water experience designed to keep kids moving, balancing and having fun through engaging activities on the board.

Different energy. Different goals. The same experience of movement on water.

EXPERIENCE IT YOUR WAY

  • Eric Vandendriessche doing a personal training session with an active older on a balance board B-BOARD®

    Train With Eric

    Experience It Firsthand

    Discover AQUA STAND UP® through personalized coaching in your own pool with Eric in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

    Train with Eric
  • AQUA STAND UP® board set up in a private swimming pool with blue sky and palm trees

    Train at Home

    Bring the Experience Home

    Turn your own pool into a unique training and wellness space with AQUA STAND UP® equipment and guided workouts.

    Train at Home
  • group of women practicing AQUA STAND UP® in a swimming pool standing up on a paddle board holding a paddle while exercising and smiling

    For Facilities

    Bring It to Your Community

    Introduce AQUA STAND UP® to your members or guests through program implementation worldwide—or have LEVEL FITNESS bring the experience to you in the Los Angeles area.

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    For Facilities
  • A group of instructors against a red brick wall with Eric Vandendriessche during an AQUA STAND UP® certification day

    Become Instructor

    Learn. Teach. Inspire.

    Get certified in AQUA STAND UP® and learn how to safely and confidently deliver the experience to others.

    Become Instructor

NOW AVAILABLE AT GRIFFIN CLUB · LOS ANGELES

EXPERIENCE AQUA STAND UP® AT THE GRIFFIN CLUB

AQUA STAND UP® Personal, Duo and Trio Training is now available at Griffin Club, part of The Bay Club Los Angeles Campus.

DISCOVER PERSONAL TRAINING AT GRIFFIN CLUB

BEYOND THE POOL

Take the Experience to Open Water

AQUA STAND UP® can go beyond the swimming pool, bringing movement and balance to lakes, calm ocean waters and other suitable open-water environments.

Use the board individually or connect multiple boards to create a larger floating experience surrounded by water, nature and movement.

A different environment. A completely different experience.

A man standing on a paddleboard holding a paddle while on the water, wearing a blue shirt, black shorts, sunglasses, and a purple wristband, with tree-lined shores and cloudy sky in the background.
A man standing on a paddleboard holding a paddle while on the water, wearing a blue shirt, black shorts, sunglasses, and a purple wristband, with tree-lined shores and cloudy sky in the background.
Aerial view of five people on stand-up paddleboards in a body of water, with one person lying on a platform and others sitting or lying on the boards.
Three people wearing blue shirts are on paddleboards on a lake. One person is sitting, and two are standing, practicing balance and coordination. The background shows trees, a grassy bank, and a wooden fence.
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AQUA STAND UP® IN ACTION

Different people. Different places. One experience on water.

Woman doing a crawl exercise on a floating mat in a swimming pool, with other people also exercising in the background.
People participating in a AQUA STAND UP® class at an outdoor pool, with people on paddleboards , under blue sky and palm trees, decorated with blue and white bunting.
People at a swimming pool participating in a aqua stand up class or activity, with people on paddle boards and instructor in the center on a platform, with a water slide in the background and umbrellas providing shade.
People relaxing on paddleboards in a swimming pool with blue and white triangular flags overhead on a sunny day.
Group of smiling children sitting on a yellow aqua stand up board in a swimming pool, wearing swim goggles and black swim trunks, giving thumbs up.
A woman in a blue athletic shirt with yellow accents sitting on a paddleboard in a swimming pool, with her arms wrapped around her knees and her head turned to the side.

“AQUA STAND UP®: Paddleboard-class, The Toughest Ab-workout you can do standing up.”

Los Angeles Times, Aug. 7, 2019

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WHY PEOPLE LOVE AQUA STAND UP®

  • A woman with dark hair styled in a messy bun, smiling, wearing a white shirt, against a plain white background.

    "Our YMCA community loves the energy AQUA STAND UP® brings."

    Rachael, Aquatics Director, YMCA

  • A smiling man with a bald head wearing a teal and white sports jersey.

    "The online training was clear and fun, and my clients ask for it weekly."

    Mark, Certified AQUA STAND UP® Coach

  • Smiling young woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a blue top, standing among lush green plants.

    "AQUA STAND UP® improved my balance, core, & coordination, while having fun!"

    Sarah, Personal Training Client, Los Angeles

YMCA

YMCA

Jewish Community Centers

Jewish Community Centers

KROC Community Centers

KROC Community Centers

LIFE TIME

LIFE TIME

Grand Hyatt Kauai

Grand Hyatt Kauai

INVITED Country Clubs

INVITED Country Clubs

woman holding a paddle on an aqua stand up splashing water while paddling in swimming pool, with instructor on the deck

How Many Boards Fit in Your Pool?

If you are a club owner, note that AQUA STAND UP® boards can be safely secured between two lane lines. If this is your setup, simply enter the distance between the two lane lines as the pool width.

READY TO GET STARTED?

From Water To Land

LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF INSTABILITY? TAKE IT TO LAND

The LEVEL FITNESS Method® doesn't stop at the water.

B-BOARD® brings the challenge of balance and purposeful instability to land, creating a completely different way to experience the same Method.

Two environments. One Method.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • AQUA STAND UP® is a unique water-based balance experience performed on a specially designed floating board. The instability of the water adds a new dimension to movement, challenging balance, coordination, core engagement and focus.

  • No. AQUA STAND UP® can be adapted to different fitness levels and abilities. The challenge comes from learning to respond to the movement of the board, and exercises can be adjusted as confidence and ability improve.

  • Because AQUA STAND UP® takes place on water, participants should be comfortable in an aquatic environment. Specific swimming requirements may depend on the location, water depth and type of session.

  • AQUA STAND UP® can support a wide range of experiences, from high-energy fitness and functional training to yoga, Pilates, stretching and meditation. AQUA STAND UP® Kids also brings movement, balance and play together for younger participants.

  • Yes. AQUA STAND UP® can transform a suitable home pool into your own balance and wellness space. Use the pool calculator above to estimate how many boards your pool may accommodate.

  • Yes. AQUA STAND UP® can also be used in suitable open-water environments such as lakes and calm ocean waters. Boards can be used individually or connected in different configurations depending on the environment and experience.

  • Yes. Facilities worldwide can implement AQUA STAND UP® with equipment, staff training, access to workout resources and ongoing support. In the Los Angeles area, LEVEL FITNESS can also bring the equipment and lead the experience for your organization. Discover AQUA STAND UP® for Facilities.

  • Yes. Instructor certification is available for fitness and wellness professionals who want to learn the Method and confidently deliver AQUA STAND UP® experiences. Explore AQUA STAND UP® Instructor Certification.

  • In the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, you can experience AQUA STAND UP® through personal training with Eric. You can also experience the Method at home, through participating facilities, or become certified to teach it yourself.

READY TO EXPERIENCE THE WATER DIFFERENTLY?

From your own pool to a facility, from personal training to instructor certification, discover the way AQUA STAND UP® fits your journey.

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