Works underway at new fitness studio, Studio B Barre Fit, opening on Stone High Street in 2021.
Whenever there’s a new business in Stone we like to chat with the owners and find out more about them and more about the business they are opening.
Friends Laura Lacey and Emma Barker are the team behind the new venture so it was great to hear about their experiences and what their new business will offer to the residents in Stone.
Laura and Emma both have an extensive background in dance, fitness and postnatal fitness.
Laura told A Little Bit of Stone about her experience:
“I graduated from the Northern Ballet School and enjoyed a career as a dancer before becoming a fitness instructor 13 years ago. I have been a qualified dance teacher for 18 years and ran a very successful dance school in East Yorkshire before moving to Stone in 2019.
I am the founder and brand creator of Sling Strong, which is an endorsed postnatal fitness class, and I’ve also worked in the NHS for many years specialising in weight management and public health.”
Emma added about her own experiences:
“I’m a qualified fitness instructor and have a full Barre certification. Being Level 3 qualified in postnatal fitness, I am also a certified Sling Strong instructor and runs classes in the area.
I have a huge passion for health and fitness and enjoy my work as a health and Wellbeing Coach, delivering the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.
I’m also into martial arts having gained a Black Belt with the American Taekwondo Association.”
We asked the pair why they wanted to create their business and they explained:
“We saw a gap in the market for a bespoke fitness boutique and wanted to offer a new variety to the community.
We wanted a space that was centrally located and allowed us to build on Stone’s excellent community spirit. We are converting a venue on the high street, above Francesco’s.
As soon as we walked into the 2nd-floor space we knew it would work for us!”
We wanted more details on the new fitness business so that we could get a flavour of what they will be offering:
“Studio B Barre fit is a brand new fitness boutique in Stone. Specialising in Barre fitness and suitable for all adults or any ability.
We will offer bespoke classes giving you a new approach to fitness and feel our town-centre location will prove popular for other local activities looking for a space to run their classes.”
The conversion of the studio is well underway and Emma and Laura have said that as soon as we are out of lockdown and allowed to open, they will!
Keep in touch with their latest news at:
www.Facebook.com/studiobbarrefit
www.Instagram.com/studiobbarrefit
Www.studiobbarrefit.com
