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Balance boards are a type of exercise equipment designed to improve balance and stability. A balance board is typically a flat, rectangular surface with a curved bottom that's engineered with the right amount of balance or weight to work in tandem with your body's natural movements. Balance boards are typically made from wood or plastic. Wood options may be more durable, while plastic options may be more comfortable to use. So, keep your priorities in mind as you shop, and opt for a balance board that suits them.

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The benefits aren't limited to surfers though, professional athletes from all sports are discovering instability and balance training workouts. The benefits come from the strengthening of peripheral muscles and forcing your body to use its core to stay balanced. Rather than working one muscle, instability training works a whole range of muscles, even some very small ones that might get ignored, but which are crucial to your sport.According to Leada Malek, PT, a board-certified sports specialist and physical therapist, balance boards can have a positive impact on "balance, coordination, motor skills, and lower extremity muscle strength." And since you can place your hands or feet on them, balance boards can be a great way to make your workout routine more dynamic. Using the corners as the safety guides allows you to use the board narrowly and widely across the foam roller (See examples below). It’s easier to use the board wide at first. The more you practice, the more you’ll want to make it more challenging and change your stance to narrow.

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Make sure you make it easy for yourself to achieve balance the first time,” advises Malek. “Stand next to a wall, use two hands on a rail, carefully step on with one foot and then the other as you find your balance.” Some of the key features to look for when shopping for a balance board are the material, whether it's made of wood or plastic, and the style of roller. When reviewing balance boards we made selections based on these features as well as durability and range of motion. We also had a physical therapist from our Review Board review this article for accuracy and how to safely integrate these devices into your routine. To help surfers looking to get a balance trainer, the SurfScience team has gathered most of the top options to tell you about the benefits of each so you can make a smart buying decision. Over a few month period the entire SurfScience team took turns using each of these trainers. Here is the grading criteria and results we came up with: Ryan says that if you want to make a balance board exercise (like a squat or plank) harder, you can shift the board a little to the left or right. (Do this while at the top or bottom of your plank or squat, not while you’re in motion.)

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The safety guides are recommended to prevent the board from shooting out from underneath you. To make the safety guides I just cut the corners off the board and then screwed them into the bottom. The Whirly Board Wide is a nother innovative balance board coming out of the balance board revolution.

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It makes for excellent entertainment. But, if you’re a surfing or skateboarding novice, fear not; the Swell allows you to start slow and work your way up to becoming a balance board aficionado.Here are a few workouts that can be done on an Indo Board that I have found beneficial to my surfing. Once you’re on the balance board, options abound. You can stand on the board during squats, place your hands on the board during planks, or place your feet on the board during glute bridges. “I like having patients stand with one leg and adding a dynamic challenge, like catching a ball, when the person is able,” says Malek. When it’s time to step off your balance board, be sure to be as careful as you were getting on your balance board. Use a nearby wall or a sturdy piece of furniture to steady yourself as you climb down. When dealing with a roller board, you’ll want to know how far the roller can move in either direction. Most roller boards come equipped with (removable) stoppers that keep the board from rolling off the roller entirely. And sometimes, these stoppers are adjustable. A shorter roller length means a more controlled and more beginner-friendly experience. From Indo Board's beginnings as a way to practice surfing balance and technique on dry land - to the global spread of all board sports, Indo Board is the balance board used by champions world wide.

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This board is 18″ x 30″ inches (or 45cm x 76cm). The foam roller is 6″ x 36″ inches (or 15cm x 91cm).

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When doing the push ups, go down to a 90* angle and make sure to hold a steady pace. An ideal rate is 2 seconds on the up and 4 on the down. Be careful, because if you push it too far, your board might slide out one direction, leaving you to fall face first into the roller. The balance and coordination skills learned using the RevBalance Swell 2.0 translate into tangible improvements in the water. In addition, the Swell makes for a fun toy around the house when friends come over. The URBNFit Wooden Balance Board Trainer is our top choice for a solid, durable board with a classic shape. A textured surface makes it the ideal choice for almost any kind of balance exercise. The stance taken on the board and the general instability is very similar to standing while paddling a SUP. That is really as close as this one gets to surfing, the rest is just general fitness, great for a surfer but equally so for an active person of any sort.