For those of us with desk jobs, physical movement during the day doesn't come easily. I often find myself zoned into a project for hours, forgetting to stand up and stretch. Long bouts of sitting have ...

Balance boards might sound like a children's toy, but these wobbly little pieces of fitness kit could in fact be the key to improving your core strength (by engaging your muscles as you try and stay ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The idea of stepping on an unstable board might be scary, but trust us, it actually has so many benefits.

Which balance boards are best? Improving your balance and coordination can improve your movements when handling various tasks. Balance boards are a great way to not only train your balance and ...

There's nothing worse than enjoying a fresh powder day on the mountain only to have to quit halfway through because your legs are spent. The best way to avoid this scenario is by training regularly ...

Balance boards aren’t something that a lot of people regularly incorporate into their fitness routines. They tend to look a bit intimidating, and most adults (myself included) try to steer clear of ...

A 2019 study showed that depending on your body type, using a standing desk can increase your energy expenditure throughout the workday, and adding a balance board can help further increase your ...

I'm glad that I work from home, if only because my colleagues would hate the wacky fitness gizmos I test at my desk. The latest unbearable distraction (that nobody else has to put up with) comes in ...

To date, balance board workout videos on TikTok have had over 60 million views. The trend has gained some serious traction, and while we’ll admit we were sceptical about the use of a balance board at ...

Although the Japanese packaging states that it is designed to support people weighing up to 136 kilograms (300 pounds) and the "Western" Balance Board up to 150 kg (330 pounds), they are actually the ...