What is B4 and How was it Derived?

B4 is an acronym for Beyond the Barre by the Bay.

The name was derived from my living bicoastal between the San Francisco Bay Area and Tampa Bay.

I started in 2018 with Youtube videos, but in May of 2020 when Covid hit I took it to a new level.

At the start of Covid people were scared. No one really knew what was going on and I don’t think we had a clue as to how long it would last.

There were feelings of loneliness and isolation during SIP(Shelter in Place). People were not only missing their Clubs and Gyms, but they missed their workout buddies.

So I took a leap of faith and started teaching “Live” Classes on Facebook. 

I was teaching from my personal Facebook Page but it was overwhelming with all the saved workout videos. B4 needed it’s own page. With the help of my Daughter in Law Haley, B4’s Facebook Page was born.

My vision was way bigger than just classes. I wanted to create a Community feel. I wanted people to know that they could log onto a Live Class not only to workout but when they needed a Friend, a Chat, or when they were feeling down.

The Followers started to grow on B4’s Facebook Page, and to this day I have no idea how some of them found me. 

I would get the sweetest messages, comments and stories about how the classes were changing people's lives and helping them through the insane time we were living in.

A few years later as our Community was flourishing, I realized Facebook would not be a sustainable platform to teach Live Classes. At that point I decided to consolidate everything, including Live & On Demand Classes to a new website. That should be where you’re reading this! :)

October of 2023 the new website launched. B4 is an Exclusive Virtual Community that is mostly made up of Women, but open to ALL. 

My vision continues to grow with ways to keep Us all connected regardless of where we live.

What can you expect when you join this Community: Support, Encouragement, Laughter, Fun and Love, while on your Health and Wellness Journey.

We are Stronger Together My Friends as we All strive to “Stay Happy, Healthy & Fit”.

Cheers! xo, M