Gaiam Evolve Balance Board for Standing Desk

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One of the benefits of standing on a balance board at your desk is burning more calories. Since your body is constantly in a dynamic position, with multiple muscle groups engaged more calories are getting burned than simply standing still. How to choose balance boards for standing desk? It’s a good idea to get used to just standing at your standing desk at first. Then you can switch up standing with the balance board. And gradually increase time while standing on a balance board. That’s where balance boards come into play. Standing on a balance board will engage your muscles and raise your alertness. In turn, this will: But standing still in one position for a long period of time isn’t going to make much more difference. Participants performed a total of 1.5 hours of typing — 30 minutes in each of the 3 positions. Results showed that energy expenditure was 14.2% higher when using a balance board than when sitting ( 2).

It doesn’t require any ‘real’ balancing as it tilts slightly to allow body movement and leg stretching. Extremely comfortable The heavy-duty anti-fatigue balance board from StrongTek is uniquely designed to keep your body, core, and legs active to reduce fatigue, improve focus, and alleviate foot tension. It's another balance board suitable for use with a height-adjustable desk. The best thing is it doesn’t interrupt your workflow. The best part is it doesn't get in the way of your work. So, you'll feel less tired and be able to focus better and work more efficiently. For a balance board that will stay with you as you increase your stability and balance level, choose the Randy & Travis Balance Board Trainer. The balance board is suitable for building agility, balance, stability, body control, and core strength and is equipped with two movable stoppers that accommodate different levels of stability. Ensured all links and text updated. Swapped in new link for Fluidstance. What to Know About Balance BoardsPractice on the Right Surface: Balance boards are safest when used on smooth, hard surfaces or carpets. Wooden balance boards especially shouldn’t be used on rough terrain. The Gaiam Evolve Balance Board for Standing Desk offers an affordable alternative to pricier options like the Fluidstance boards. Another board that is great for beginners, as it only provides slight tilting motion to keep you moving while you work. WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING You can rotate the Whirly board on 3 different points, move it side to side AND walk with it by using the two outer balls. What customers are saying Comfortable shoes: since you will be standing on your feet to work, you will not be able to afford to wear uncomfortable shoes such as shoes that are too tight or that pinch you.

Workouts on the balance board require the use of many different muscle groups, but the heavy lifting is done by the abdominal and thigh muscles, keeping your physique and muscles in good shape. Safety Tips for Using Balance BoardsAt the end of the day, you really get what you pay for with the Fitterfirst. It looks good, it feels good, and you can even have fun with the various leg arrangements. That said, if you have weak or injured ankles, problems with your knees or hips, or limitations with your balance, using a balance board may present some challenges and safety issues, such as an increased risk of falling. The price of this model is a bit higher that the Revolution focus, but you’re leaving a smaller carbon footprint with this one.