The Best Balance Boards for Your Workouts
Use these boards for exercises to help you hone your balance and stability.
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Mobility and stability are buzzy words in the world of fitness these days, since it's no secret you lose both as you age. One thing that can help with your movement is a strong core.
"The secret to a strong, stable, bulletproof core isn't tons of situps or crunches. Your core is all about stability," Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, previously shared. Besides moves like planks and Turkish getups, one piece of equipment that will really help you improve your stability is a balance board. And we're here to convince you it's past time you invested in one. Research shows that using a balance board can help you enhance “postural control,” which is a fancy way of staying stability.
"The more stable you are, the better you’ll be able to express your strength and power," writes Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S. "Performing moves such as the plank and the pushup with your hands on a balance board can help you reap the same muscle- and stability-boosting benefits for your upper body that standing on a board can reap for your lower body—especially if you up the ante by elevating your feet on a bench or stable surface."
He also suggests balancing on the implement for as long as you can when you use it. But which balance boards are actually legit? We picked the best balance boards out there to help you hone your stability and balance.
The Indo Board was created over 30 years by surfer and skateboarder Hunter Joslin. This set comes with the board and roller that features a 30” X 18” oval deck that is coated with a non-slip surface and roller that will help you improve your stability, agility, coordination, and core strength.
This board is made of high-quality wood covered in a grippy TPE material that also comes with removable stoppers to help you lock yourself in without fear of slipping. You can also adjust the distance for different levels of challenge underneath the board.
The Bosu is an iconic staple in balance training. It's only 4 pounds, and the dome is made of a thick, heavy-duty bladder of latex-safe, burst-resistant material. The base is also non-slip, so you can use it for any type of balance work.
This Revbalance board is slightly oversized, which is great for bigger guys looking to hop on. It has a magnetic adjustable roller stop system to prevent your from falling. It also has an extended roller for heel-to-toe and side-to-side training.
The Skill Board will challenge your balance on a whole new level. Instead of a roller, it uses a pneumatic ball that allows for a full 360° range of motion to really put your core and stability to the test.
The Level Balance Board for Standing Desk
The Level Balance Board for Standing Desk
Looking to work on your balance as you work? This board from Fluid Stance will help you burn extra calories and engage your muscles while working your desk job.
This Goofboard was built for surfers and simulates rail-to-rail riding. It's made solely with sustainable materials, no plastic. And the roller is also made of high density recycled materials.
This circular balance board has a large surface area and holds up to 660 pounds (but remember, you shouldn't be loading up heavy weights when you use it). An anti-slip surface on both its top and bottom helps you to keep your footing, too.
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