6 Balance-Board Options for Unique Strength Work

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6 Balance-Board Options for Unique Strength Work

Functional strength and balance can be worked by doing single-leg drills or buying equipment that specifically forces additional balance—which can be great for your running.

Here are a few products on the market that can take your strength work to another level—and benefit your running in the meantime.

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BOSU Pro Balance Trainer

It looks innocent enough, but this gym standard delivers muscle burning full body workouts. Use if half-dome or flat side up depending upon the exercise. It comes with a pump and suggested workouts. ($130, bosu.com)

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FREO Slant Board and Stability Disc

Created by Eric Orton, these little boards pack a big punch—a smaller surface area means you are balancing on your forefoot—and easily fit in a suitcase or duffle for leg strengthening on the go. ($70, freogear.com)

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Steppie Balance Board

Now that you’ve adjusted to a standing desk, reap even more proprioception benefits by using a gentle balance board. It has just enough movement to keep muscles firing without causing you to spill coffee on your keyboard. ($130, victortech.com)

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Vew-Do Zippy Balance Board

If you like SUPing, snowboarding or skateboarding when you aren’t on the run, or just want to pretend that you do, this board lets you hone front-to-back and side-to-side agility while getting a fun workout. ($140, vewdo.com)

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Strong Board Balance

A large platform gives more room and options for workouts (use it for pushups, stand on it sideways to mimic a paddleboard, stand comfortably for squats), while heavy gauge springs keep muscles guessing. ($269, strongboardbalance.com)

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Wooden Wobble Board

Get 360 degrees of workout wobble at a sweet price point. Use it for squats and one-legged drills or park it at your standing workstation for to reap improved mobility simply by staying in one place. ($25, physioroom.com)