Top 10 Balance Boards Reviewed and Rated

The Indo Board was originally designed for surfers to train outside of the water. But it was quickly recognized for its versatility and wide range of training uses. In addition to being the leading board for balancing exercises, it is also a great leg strengthener, core stabilizer, and fun addition to use as a prop for working out. It provides a step up in challenge when it comes to balancing.

The challenge element comes from the size of the board in comparison to the base and because the base is not attached. The user balances on the deck by distributing the weight from side to side of the roller. As the user moves, the base moves as well. It is great for beginners, but even the most advanced users can explore more challenging exercises with it as well. This makes it one of the best balance boards for all levels.

The deck of the Indo Board mimics the shape of a surfboard. It has the most surface area of all the other balancer boards on this list. Unlike other models, the roller on the Indo Board works equally well on a variety surface.
The Balance board is an extremely durable board that will be able to handle all sorts of rough treatment. The hardwood deck carries a non-slip coating and the plastic roller is nearly indestructible.
The Indo has a range of price points on their boards, but the Original is the most cost-effective. It is among the most expensive board out there, but it comes from the most established and renowned company in the Balance Board market. That's why action and board sport enthusiasts everywhere have trusted this brand for decades.

The Therabrand Rocker board is targeted towards use within fitness and rehabilitation environments. The small size is ideal for using to intensify many exercises like push-ups, calisthenics, or hand balancing. It can also be used for those rehabbing from injury as simple to use the device for regaining balance and mobility.

It is a great option for beginners as it allows you to work out through a single plane of instability at a time. But it can be limiting for those who are more advanced with their balancing regime.

It is crafted out of extremely rugged polyethylene, making it one solid and durable unit. The surface features a molded and ridged surface allowing for optimal grip even without shoes. A slight disadvantage to this, however, is that the grooves on the surface make hand placement on moves such as push-ups a little uncomfortable.

The Yes4All Wobble Balance Board is made of a 15.75" in diameter deck crafted from very durable plywood with soft grip tape on the surface for added traction. It has a maximum user weight of 300 pounds and tilts to a maximum of 15 degrees in all directions. Unlike most other balance boards on the market that only tilt from side to side, the Yes4All actually rotates all the way around for 360 degrees of training potential.

The board is also among the best-priced balance boards on the market and easy to travel with. The Yes4All balance board is a great option for getting good value for money.

The Fitter First Wobble Board makes for a great entry-level balancer for a variety of people. Whether the user is a fitness professional, athlete, physical therapist, workout enthusiasts, senior, or someone rehabilitating an injury, the Fitter First Wobble Board can be a useful tool for increasing balance, strengthen the lower body, and enhance coordination. It provides the user with three possible angles of instability, by adjusting the base.

The angles are 10, 12, and 15 degrees. And unlike most other balance boards, this one doesn't just move side to side, it has 360 degrees of rotation and can be used to balance in any direction. This is great for beginner to intermediate users as they are able to work their way up the progression ladder as their balance increases.
This Fitter First Board sits at about the mid-point price range of the balance boards market. But experienced users will simply not find this balancer board to be challenging or of benefit to advancing their skills.

The Revolution 101 Balance Board is comprised of a base made from an 11-ply hardwood composite material. The top of the deck features a dura soft-grip surface to keep your feet secure even when you are training in bare feet, and the underside features rubber stoppers on either side to help control movement. The deck sits on a roller base made from hard-wearing plastic.
This Balance Board is a great choice for those who are ready to advance from a beginner board to an intermediate board. However, its smaller deck size and the stoppers on the underside of the deck still do not allow for the degree of difficulty that more advanced users will demand.

The Bongo Board has a deck crafted from Maple plywood that makes it hardy but with a little bit of flexibility. The base has tapered edges which makes balancing a little more challenging. It features a two-part base made from durable polypropylene and metal rod. Upon first look, it may look like just another balance board geared towards board sports, but upon further looking underneath, it is much different.

There is a rubber bungee cord attached to stoppers on each end of the deck's underside. This cord runs through space in between the two bases to keep the board stable and to control its total range of movement. While this is great for controlling its total range of movement, it limits movement for advanced users. It has a 300-pound capacity and is good for beginner to intermediate users.

It is made from thick reinforced plastic and features nodules on the surface to enhance your comfort, grip, and footing. This board has a smaller diameter of 14" which is great for portability but limits versatility. It has a 16-degree angle and can handle a maximum user weight of 300 pounds. It is compact and lightweight enough to easily fit into your carry bag to be used wherever you happen to be. Weighing in at a little under two pounds, it is a great option for a balancing board you need to travel with.
This fitness balance rocker board provides a stable work rehab and physical therapy for anyone who is working their way back from an injury. The board is competitively priced and comes with a full no-hassle guarantee.

The Strongboard balance board consists of an oblong platform that sits atop quadruple compression springs. The top and bottom portions of the board are constructed from sturdy plastic propylene. The spring action effectively mimics a surging motion. It is an ideal balance board for basic balancing for injury rehab, but also for incorporating into resistance training. The board comes fully assembled and ready to go. But it is the most expensive board on our list of the best balance boards.

The deck of the Yogree balance board features a non-slip surface and the base is made from hardened plastic. The anti-skid surface provides grip stability but is a little uncomfortable when doing moves that place your hands on the surface. The hard, smooth base of this board also makes it a little tricky to keep stationary on a smooth surface. Your best bet is to use the PI Fitness Balance Board on the carpet. It's reasonably priced, and a good option to incorporate in movement practices like yoga or aerobics.

Another good basic balancing board, the Pro Fitness features a slightly flatter base. This provides for more control when moving to make a good choice for mobility exercises and rehabilitation. The flat base, however, also makes movements a little rigid and less fluid, creating a less organic feel.
A layer of rubber on the surface of the board prevents the user’s feet from slipping. At a diameter of 15.5 inches, there is plenty of room to move on this board. It comes at a very good price point and is another good balance board choice for portability.