10 Best Balance Boards (Review) In 2022

Traditional balance boards are basically made up of a plank of wood and a tube underneath. That design is pretty outdated now though and the market is full of more innovative fit board designs. 

The Fezibo Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Mat is one of our favorites. Interestingly, it’s not designed with fitness or physical therapy in mind. Instead, it’s designed as a standing desk balance board. When you’re stood (or sat) at a desk for long periods, you end up with cramps in your feet and other parts of your body. This board stops that from happening. Simply rock back and forth as you go about your work and you’ll feel fresh at the end of the day. Having said that, it can still be used as a traditional balance board. Perform planks, press-ups, and other exercises to add an extra element to your core workouts.

One of the most important features is the 8.5-inch tilting angle. It might look pretty flat but you can get a serious lean to one side, which is essential to work your core. The surface of this rocker board is made from high-density natural rubber, so you can use it with your office shoes and it won’t get damaged. Plus, it has a premium natural hardwood board in the middle, which can hold up to 320lbs.

This might not be the most versatile balance board on the market but it’s an excellent companion if you work in an office. You can get your exercise in whilst you’re at the desk. In case you’re interested in more similar products to this one, feel free to check out our buying guide with best antifatigue mats currently available.

The FluidStance Balance Board is one of the best balance boards on the market. It does the same basic thing as the Fezibo Standing Desk Mat that we just looked at, but it’s made from better materials and uses patented technology to improve posture and blood circulation.

At first, it’s difficult to see why this board costs twice or three times as much as other products on the market. But when you drill down into the science behind it, it starts to make sense. It has been precision-engineered to stop your heel flex at 16º, which emulates the position of your heel when you walk. This basically means you can use the board all day without fatigue. This board isn’t designed for a short burst of exercise – you need to use it all day to get the benefits.

In the construction of the board, the company has used earth-friendly materials. The frame is made from post-industrial recycled plastic and the surface is made from a recycled tire, which stops you from slipping off. That means you can improve your health and the environment at the same time.

AmazonBasics make just about every product you can imagine. Okay, that’s probably stretching it a bit – but the range of products they’ve released in the last few years is pretty impressive. The AmazonBasics Wood Wobble Exercise Balance Board is just one example of their amazing value niche products.

The thing we like best about this core balance board is the round shape of the board. It’s slightly unconventional when you compare it to standard boards, but it opens up a world of exciting balance board exercise. You can use it to do normal exercises like push-ups and the plank. Plus, there’s a whole range of balance-improving exercises available, such as moving around the board without falling off.

The surface of the board has a non-slip coating that stops your feet or hands from slipping. This covers a solid wood top that can handle a maximum of 265lbs. To be honest, if you’re on the heavier side, we’d recommend getting a stronger board.

If the black color scheme isn’t doing it for you, it’s also available in red, blue, and purple. Although, the colored boards aren’t always available due to high demand. As is the case with most of Amazon’s own-brand products, it has an impressive history of customer reviews. In fact, this board is Amazon’s Choice in the category.

The Licloud Wooden Balance Board is another product aimed at those who have to stand for long periods of time. The constant movement and change of pressure keep the blood circulating in your feet and stops them from getting tired.

The design is different from a physical therapy balance board. Instead of sitting on a solid tube or balance board ball, it is designed to rock naturally because of the curved design of the bottom. Having said that, you could still use this board for core exercises if you wanted to.

The Licloud Wooden Balance Board is one of those rare products that are higher-quality than it looks in its product pictures. It’s made up of a solid wooden board and a PU surface. These materials are very well put together and it has the feeling of a product that will last for a very long time.

Our only real complaint about this product is that it can’t be used on a solid floor. Because the bottom of the product is made from wood, it will just slide around, which could be dangerous. You really need to use it on a carpeted floor or a yoga mat to ensure safety.

Another feature that users love is the trigger point foot massage. The surface is textured to improve the blood circulation in your feet whilst you’re standing still.

If you want to get into balance board fitness but you don’t have a huge budget, the Redipo Wobble Balance Board is the perfect product for you. It costs just $19.99 (at the time of writing), which makes it the cheapest product on this list.

So, what does $20 buy you in the world of balance boards? A surprising amount, as it turns out. It might not be the most impressive product on this list, but it provides the same basic thing as the most expensive wobble balance boards.

The surface is made from abrasion-resistant plastic and has a textured surface to stop your feet or hands from falling off. Admittedly, it’s not the best non-slip surface we’ve seen but paired with some grippy trainers, you’ll be absolutely fine. The diameter of the surface is 14-inches, which is plenty of space for people with large feet.

This plastic disc sits on a round plastic dome, which provides the point of contact with the ground. It has the same feel as a plastic board on a ball but it has the advantage of being unable to slip away, making this board much safer.

It has a maximum weight capacity of 300lbs and a 15º tilting angle. Plus, the company will provide a full refund if the board doesn’t meet your expectations. However, we have a feeling none of you will be sending this board back.

If you’ve ever watched the shopping channels on TV, you might have seen an infomercial on the Simply Fit Board. This is one of the best-marketed and best-selling products in the balance board sector. But, how does it compare to the other, more traditional, products on this list?

Well, it isn’t designed for the same workouts as the balance boards we’ve featured so far. The Simply Fit Board has a whole range of exercises that are specific to this product. That’s why they’ve included a workout DVD and a user guide to help you get started.

The board itself is made from premium-quality ABS plastic. It’s lightweight, super-strong, and very durable. It can handle weights up to 400lbs and has an anti-slip surface to stop you from falling over.

The Simply Fit Board is the best-selling product in the Balance Board section on Amazon. It has over 3,000 reviews and has maintained an average rating of 4.1 out of 5. Most of the negative reviews seem to be complaining about their boards cracking under light use. We reckon that these customers must have received a faulty item because the vast majority of uses were thrilled with their purchase.

We’d recommend this balance board to anyone looking to inject some fun into their workout. If you’re not self-motivated, the workout DVD is an excellent way to make use of the board.

If you’re a fan of taking things back to basics, why not try the StrongTek Professional Wooden Balance Board. This has taken the idea of a balance board back to basics, using a traditional design and simple materials.

Firstly, the whole thing is made from high-quality Lauan plywood. This wood has been sustainably sourced from plantations and it’s stronger than your standard pine plywood. Even though it doesn’t look like much, this balance board can take up to 350lbs of weight. Even the rocker is made from wood, making it super sturdy.

Unlike the other wooden boards we’ve featured, this balance board has anti-slip/anti-scratch pads to protect your floor from damage. These little strips make it possible to use this balance board on any hard surface.

On top of the mat, there’s an easy-grip surface to stop you from slipping off. You can even exercise in bare feet, as it’s designed to be soft on the skin. This product is pretty close to the original balance boards, designed in the 1950s. That means you can perform pretty much any exercise on it. Whether you’re buying it to use at your standing desk or for use in the gym, this balance board can do it all. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee to protect your purchase.

Next up, we’ve got another circular wobble balance board, similar to the Redipo Wobble Balance Board and AmazonBasics balance boards we’ve already featured in this list. This product – the EveryMile Wobble Balance Board – is the most expensive of the three. So, is it worth the extra money?

The answer isn’t black and white. One of the main reasons it costs extra is the ABS plastic used in the construction. This balance board is definitely the toughest of the bunch, but it still has a weight-bearing limit of 300lbs so the difference isn’t huge to the end-user.

One thing we have noticed with this balance board is that it’s used by a lot of personal trainers and other fitness professionals. That tends to suggest it’s a useful tool to have around the gym. Users often say that it’s an excellent tool for enhancing your workout.

The circular design allows you to complete a huge range of exercises. From balance training to core stability workouts, this is an excellent companion for home workouts. We also like the fact that it has two handles, so it’s easy to move out of your way when you’ve finished working out. We’d recommend this product if you’re serious about home exercise equipment, but it basically does the same job as the other two circular balance boards we’ve featured.

The Whirly Board Spinning Balance Board is the board preferred by skateboarders, surfers, and anyone else involved in board-based sports. One look at it and you can see why. It’s basically a skateboard mounted onto a plastic ball, so it’s an excellent tool to improve technique.

Of course, it’s more than just a skateboard on a plastic ball. The most noticeable and important feature is the two dips in the wooden board. These are designed to give you feet somewhere to go when you’re exercising on the board. Without them, you’d probably be falling off a lot more.

That’s not to say this board isn’t challenging though. One of the criticisms frequently leveled at products like this is that they’re not challenging enough. If an exercise isn’t difficult enough, how are you going to get better? The Whirly Board presents a fun challenge for beginners that can take years to fully master.

Designed by a snowboarding and wakeboarding enthusiast, this product is definitely aimed at people wanting to improve boarding techniques. But it still works great as an exercise tool. You can perform push-ups, plank, and all the standard exercises you’d expect on a balance board. Plus, you’ll look much cooler doing it. You could even use it at a standing desk, although your coworkers might think you’re trying to nail skateboard tricks in the office.

The last product on our list is the closest thing to a traditional balance board that we could find because the deck and roller are separate. This adds an element of difficulty to your workouts – you need to be concentrating at all times or the roller could slip out and you could end up flat on your face. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing because you can improve your core and your concentration at the same time.

Made from solid hardwood, it is one of the toughest decks in the business. This board comes with latex loops, slide discs, jump rope, and a carry bag. It’s covered in a non-slip emery grip and can support an impressive 400lbs. Raise Your Game Balance Board is made from PVC and has a soft covering to stop it from ruining your floor.

The design of this roller isn’t for everyone. It’s much more difficult to use than an all-in-one balance board, but that means the rewards can be more too. In fact, this product is used by a lot of skateboarders, snowboarders, and wakeboarders to help them improve on their balance. If it’s good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for us.

One of the best things about this balance board is that it comes with a free workout guide. Full of interactive exercises, it’s a great way to get started if you’re new to the world of balancing boards. Plus, the company stands behind the product by providing a satisfaction guarantee – if you’re not happy in any way, they’ll refund you.