5 Types of Balance Boards and How to Use Them

Research has proven that you must not stand idle or sit longer at work because it is bad for your health. Standing excessively causes muscle fatigue and swelling in your limbs, while excessive sedentary behavior results in obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, etc. Nevertheless, you can deal with the negative effects of prolonged standing if you get a balance board. When it comes to this office accessory, there are multiple types of the balance board to consider.

From rocker balance boards to wobble balance boards, and from spring balance boards to roller balance boards, you have a discrete list of balance boards to evaluate. All these types provide you better support to stand, help stabilize your leg, shoulder, back, and glute muscles, and strengthen your core muscles. They also help you increase bone mass and enhance your productivity. All you are required to do is use them with a stool for standing desk for practicing active sitting to get the desired benefits.

Although all balance boards provide somewhat similar benefits, it is vital to know what each type is like to pick the one that fits your purpose. That’s why it is important to know the brief details about every type of balance board that you may find in the market. The good thing is that we have gathered all the relevant information in this blog for you.

As you read on, you will find the details regarding the different types of balance boards and the right way to use them. So, stick with us till the end. 

5 Main Types of Balance Boards

There are mainly five types of balance boards in the market. Your choice may vary with the activity that you wish to have with them. So, let’s explore them one by one: 

1. Rocker Balance Board

The rocker balance board is ideal for beginners as it is easy to use. This balance board features a semi-circular stationary base which provides you a limited degree of motion while you stand on it. As this balance board has got the name rocker balance board, it is designed to rock either front to back or side to side.

Rocker Balance Board

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The FENGE Comfort Floor Mat Balance Board will be the best choice if you are interested in the stability rocker balance boards. The FENGE Comfort Board provides you a tilt up to 8 degrees which is substantial to avoid sedentary behavior at work. 

2. Wobble Balance Board

A wobble balance board is slightly different from a rocker board. This balance board offers 360-degrees of motion instead of only front-to-back and side-by-side motion. There is a dome-shaped ball underneath these balance boards. The smaller the dome, the greater the wobble. It is designed to offer you a higher range of motion and exercise options.

Revbalance Focus Standing Desk Balance Board

Using this balance board at your desk engages your entire body, especially that hard to reach core. The best part about it is you can stay fit and get stuff done all at the same time.

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The Revbalance Focus Balance Board will be an ideal choice for beginners because it has a suitable base size. It offers you a substantial degree of wobble that is required to keep you balanced and ensure you do not fall. Still, these boards are comparatively a bit more difficult to stand on than the rocker balance boards.

3. Roller Balance Board

Have you ever had a surfing experience? If so, using a roller balance board will sound quite familiar to you. The Revbalance FIT Balance Board is a good example of these boards. However, they are quite challenging for beginners.

Roller Balance Board

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Its design is not something that will be suitable for someone who is buying a balance board for the first time. So, you should only go for them if you know how to balance on wobble and rocker boards.  

4. Spring Balance Board

You may consider the spring balance board as a moderately difficult to operate balance board. These boards feature two compressed springs underneath their surface, which pushes the board back as you stand on them.

So, it is important for you to keep balance while standing on this balance board. This balance board targets your core and improves your balance too. We recommend this type only if you are looking for a balance board that provides more exercise and workout opportunities. 

5. Flow Balance Board

The flow balance board is relatively new to the market. You may find the ideal flow board in the Autonomous store. The flow board is ideal for all users. It provides you with the support you need while actively performing at work.

Its footrest helps improve the blood circulation while you stand and avoids any risks of blood clots which office workers commonly encounter when they stand for too long. Its side-by-side rocking motion keeps you engaged in your tasks.

Flow Board

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Above everything, you can find this balance board and the others that we talked about above on Autonomous stores at discounted rates under the Autonomous employee purchase program. All you are required to do is sign up for this program using your corporate email. Doing that will open a vast avenue of discounts on office accessories like different types of balance boards and a lot more. 

How to Use a Balance Board

Once you know all that, you must be very excited to get your hands on the best balance board for your office use. Even if you have bought your favorite one, there is one thing that you still need to know. You must know how to use balance boards when everything else is answered. So, without any further ado, let's talk about that.

The first thing to understand here is that you must know your type. Choosing the right balance board from the distinct types is important to have the desired balance and exercise opportunities. If you are a beginner, you should not go for advanced options like the roller balance board.

Once you have it and are ready to use it, ensure that you wear flat-soled shoes while stepping on them. We do not recommend high heels if you are planning to use balance boards. You have to ensure that your weight is evenly distributed on the board to have maximum stability. In addition, you must ensure that your torso, neck, and hips are all aligned when you stand on the balance board.

You should ideally place the balance board on a carpeted floor and do not use it for more than 20-minutes at a time to avoid muscle fatigue. Lastly, don't panic while using balance boards and stay consistent; it will come to you!