URBNFit Balance Board - Core Trainer - Increase Stability, Strength and Flexibility - Ballet and Dance Trainer

I don’t like to leave a bad review, but if it prevents someone else from getting injured, it will be worthwhile. First of all this is a very solid and attractive item. The wood is beautiful and I think it is made in the USA. It also has a nice sandpaper type textured surface so that your feet don’t slip. It arrived on time and was nicely packaged.In August, I had a devastating injury to my left ankle and I have a metal plate and 12 screws holding it together. The recovery has been slow and painful and I have been pretty depressed about my limited mobility. So, buying this board seemed a good way to do some home rehab and put my ankle through some good range of motion.So last night I used the balance board in the living area of the RV I live in. For safety I was holding on to my countertop. I started off tilting my feet north,south east and west. Then I did a clock face. Then I leaned far to the right and then far to the left. It was then that the board slid very quickly on the vinyl floor and it was so fast that I lost my grip on the countertop and fell very forcefully.My left foot and big toe slammed hard into the kitchen island and I was in great pain.Today I went to Urgent Care for X-rays and I have a fracture of the metatarsal [biggest bone in the foot which connects the big toe and the big toe joint] and also some bone chips broken from the tip of my toe. Being an Urgent Care with only a PA on duty, he said he needed a radiologist to look at it because the metatarsal may be out of alignment. The radiologist won’t see it till Monday. I was scheduled to have surgery again on December 3rd to remove 2 of the largest screws. Probably that is not going happen now.It is NOT safe to use the balance board on a hard, smooth surface. The surface which touches the floor does not have any traction. It would be best to use this on a carpet. The piece that comes in contact with the floor should be rubber or other slip resistant surfaceFortunately my ankle fractures and my 12 screws seem to be ok. Unfortunately, the big toe is what helps us keep our balance. So, I am in a bad situation and it has really gotten me down. I could cry.I am the first to admit that I am a klutz. For all I know, all balance boards are made the very same way. Maybe I should have known better. All I would like is to see a BIG warning on the balance board instructions that explains that the board may slip if used on a hard surface and that injured people are at especially high risk.Sorry for the long review. I guess I needed to vent.

I’m working to recover from lower body paralysis, and I find that exercising on the Balance Board stretches and strengthens all the muscles of the anterior, posterior, lateral and medial compartments, from the soles of my feet to the top of my neck. I also find that stretching the muscles is as important as strengthening them, and for this reason I think the Balance Board is far superior to doing planks, which are static and do not stretch the muscles.

Love my wobble board and the price was great. This is my second one. The first one I bought from another vendor on Amazon and it is also 5 stars. Both appear to be the same product with a different name logo in the center. It is well made and nice and solid. I got this second one on prime day for a steal. Why two? This way my daughter and I can each stand on one and play catch. Works great for coordination, core, and ankle strength. Got the first one as a recommendaton from my therapist while restrengthening my achilles tendon.

I’m a dancer and I bought this to improve my balance. Ever since I started using it, my balance has gotten better. A lot of my friends have asked me where I got it because they also want to improve there balance. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to improve their balance.

This device does not allow one to get into the proper squat stance for anyone above the height of 4ish feet. I am 5'10" and because this isn't a dating site you can believe me, I have a 30" waist. This device is just over 15" wide. The instruction booklet that is shown in one of the images suggests something else. This is not a good use for adults who intend to use this device for a squat stance or for those who have shoulders wider than 16".This device works well for single appendage applications.

Plantar fascitis & Achilles tendonitis relief....finally! Just received this board 4 days ago but saw incredible balance progress and lessened heel pain after the first day. Nothing had previously alleviated my heel pain, which began suddenly some 15 months ago. Went to ortho MD who gave me a big, bulky splint to wear at night, which I did faithfully for the prescribed 6 weeks. Still no relief. Wearing wedge heeled shoes helps tremendously. However, after using this board I can even walk for awhile in flat shoes. I have high arches which likely contributes to the heel problems but cannot tell you how excited I am to have found this board. It is sturdy, lightweight and easy to store. I use it on our tile floors which is the only flooring surface in our home. I am a 64 yo female and balance at this age becomes a concern, if not an issue. I was able to stabilize my body on this board after playing with it just a few times. It's also kind of fun and can be used while watching TV or reading. Highly recommend this product and this brand.

Great board. My physiotherapist told me this is very close to Bosu ball. I tried both and if money wasn't a factor I would have bought the Bosu ball. But this is still a great board. It's lighter, cheaper and much more compact than a Bosu. I bought one for my father as well. It feels solid. One can achieve important angles before the board touches the floor. Large enough for my feet (43-44 EU, 9.5 US).I definitely recommend it.

We got this wobble board to improve general balance and for specific runners workouts. Guess what, the whole family including kids is using it all the time and the best exercise for the kids is when they don't know it's an exercise!The board is very sturdy, non-slip, appropriate diameter for the largest fleet in our family. The supporting semisphere is on a smaller size, yet perfectly suitable and sturdy as well. We use it on a tile floors, it doesn't scratch it. At the same time, it's light enough to reposition/take to another room even for a kid. The board comes with the exercise suggestions which are way too difficult for us beginners yet. Best equipment ever if you are looking for a wobble board! We expect years of use and improvement in our fitness!

Somebody said this was too easy for them but as a former dancer who haven't been dancing in ages iI can positively say I still have decent balance, but I found this board a challenge. Which is good! I mean I bought it to get better, right. The only problem I have is, it's bottom is made of plastic. A not-necessarily-non-slip kind of plastic which can, well, slip, and also scratch your floors. So I only use it on a yoga mat, which is an additional hassle to it all but oh well. Still a good product.

Excellent quality board. The description is not accurate; it is 3 inches high and not 4. It is challenging though. My old plastic one has the same height, but it is easy to balance on it. I bought this wooden one because I thought it would be 4 inches as it seems in the photo. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bought it. However it is more challenging to balance on it, and the quality is fantastic, so I do not regret it. Recommended.

The item exceeded my expectations. I love it. It's easy to use and even comes with a few workout ideas. Priced decent

Love it and is very well balanced once stands by itself