FluidStance Adult Balance Board for Standing Desk - Anti Fatigue USA Made 360 Degree Rocker Wobble Board as Exercise Equipment to Increase Focus & Movement - Sustainable Anti-Slip Plane Standing Board

Update 4/8/2021: I still stand by my original review BUT I did want to note that Fluidstance offers a next gen of this board on their site; the Plane Cloud which has 1/2 inch thick foam top! Even though I was past my return window, they were awesome enough to let me exchange my board directly with them. The price difference is $30 and so worth having the extra layer of comfort! Great customer service with Fluidstance, 100% recommend. I have been working from home for almost a year now and the lower back pain was getting REAL. Sitting down for 9-10 hours a day, I started feeling significant discomfort that radiated upwards to my middle back; it was painful to sit for more than 2 hours which I’ve gone to get a PT eval for. I recently purchased a RIF6 sit stand station (also a must-have) and was on the search for a balance board. I came across this one and was hesitant to purchase because of the price. But after doing some research, I decided to go for it and WOWWWOWOOWOW I’m so glad I did! This board is amazing and so much fun to use! It keeps my core and lower body muscles constantly engaged without much effort. I am able to rock back and forth, side to side, twist around and stretch my back (while holding onto desk) with ease. I even like twisting around while on my tippy toes! It is fairly easy to balance on and gives you so much fluidity with every movement. I am addicted to using it and have noticed that I feel more energized and focused while I’m on it; I do not get as tired around 1-2pm like I used to from sitting down all day. I feel it has also been helpful in alleviating my back pain and my back does not feel as sore at the end of the day. NOTE: this is not a super difficult training / exercise board. This board is more suited towards enhancing an ergo-friendly working environment. If you’re looking for an exercise / physical therapy balance board, then this may not be the best fit. Works great on tile and is not noisy at all (video attached). It also works well on carpet although you will find there’s a bit more resistance when using twisting motions. For carpet, I’d recommend placing one of those hard/clear mats underneath. I would also recommend wearing a pair of comfy shoes while on it, especially for long periods of use. I love that Fluidstance’s boards are sustainably sourced and made in the USA with 100% recyclable material (which explains the price tag a bit more). This is my first balance board purchase, so I can’t compare it to others on the market but I noticed the design is a lot more intricate than most. The Plane board is super sturdy and you can just tell it’s made with quality and care. I’ve been raving about this board to all my friends and can’t say enough good things about it; the purchase was well worth it!

Day #1 and already in love with this thing! I've been searching, and searching (and searching some more!) for a board to use at my desk. I had been wanting to stand more, but my back wasn't having it. While searching for an anti-fatigue mat, I stumbled upon the world of balance boards. The first one I tried was round (Aquiva wooden wobble board), and didn't allow for a very wide stance without worrying about falling off the edge and embarassing myself in front of my office mates. Returned. The second one was longer in shape, like a skateboard (Simply Fit board). This shape is perfect, but the ends curved upward, causing my ankles to get sore after about 20 minutes because they were bent funny. I kept this one, because it's a good workout for myself and the kids....just not for use for long periods of time at a standing desk. My 3rd was an amazing board from a very cool company in Wisconsin, Whirly Board. It totally looks like a skateboard, and is even made from wood. Very nice, sturdy construction. It's for skateboard or snowboard training, with a total of 3 pivot points. Advanced users could use at a standing desk. But not this chick! This board was way too challenging for me and my current fitness level (which is at about a -3 right now, if I'm being honest). I returned this, but plan on repurchasing down the road once I meet my fitness goals. And their customer service is phenomenal. And now I have THIS board....The Plane by FluidStance. I immediately whooped with joy while trying it out for the first time. It's solidly constructed, and has the perfect amount of movement, in all directions. You don't feel like you're going to fall off, but you don't feel completely stable either. I wonder what will happen if I sneeze while standing on this..... I'll include that in an update at a later time! For the price I paid for this thing, I hope the construction lasts. I'm a bit worried about the edge coming loose after some use, but I will be back to update if anything like that happens. I am so happy that I finally have the perfect board for work! Plus, there was a nice little handwritten note included. Awesome company. Thank you! :)

PROS: This board is very sturdy and easy to use. I picked a flat topped board because I didn't like the thought of my feet/ankles at the slight curve of the curved boards. I stand 95% of my day at my stand up desk. This adds a bit of enjoyment as I can move while working:-) I have noticed a bit of discomfort compared to standing on the concrete floor in my office BUT this could just be the weight distribution. On the concrete I stand a lot in "tree pose" and can do so on this board with a little more balance involved. This board is not a hard board to balance on. It's main attraction to me is the ability to move front/back and side/side while working. If you really want a balance board to practice balance look elsewhere i.e. an INDO board. This board is, in my opinion, designed to keep the body in movement i.e. to music while working. If I could do an INDO board and work I would buy one...but that isn't happening;-) I hope to buy one in the near future for my gym. CONS---I think there are boards that are just as good for a lot less money. I would try the Gaiam board if I were going to buy another one. I might still try it as it is a bit higher so has a bit more challenge to it. As mentioned, this is not a hard board to balance on but is great for movement. The only drawback is the price and possibly the low height compared to a few others. I would recommend this board for the quality and movement ability...but I would suggest a few others with more height if one wants a bit more challenge.

Honestly... my first reaction to seeing an ad for this was that it was a silly idea. I bought it as an impulse purchase and out of curiosity. But is a cool product. And more practical than I imagined. I work about 50/50 standing and sitting and I really recommend standing some of the day if you have a desk job. I like the mobility the board offers while standing. I have hip pain and moving around stretches my hip and it seems to help. Also... it’s pretty awesome to be skating or surfing while you work. It’s not as distracting as you would think. I also like the board for sitting down. I often use it to rest my feet on and play around moving my ankles and legs. For me... I think it’s worth the price tag. It’s a fun tool that I use throughout the day. And when I don’t want to use it I just slide it to the side. I’m a big dude (around 260 lbs) I dont know which board I ordered for weight class but it holds up really well. It does elevate you a little... but not enough to mess up my standing setup.

This is a fantastic balance board! You might be tempted to try another brand or even that "as seen on tv" board. The fact this board has a flat surface, and that surface's large standing space make this board superb. I work 8-10 hours a day and bought a coverting standing desk last year. With that, I'd stand for 1-3 hours a day.... with the board I'm standing 2-5 hours. It's more comfortable throughout the day than the regular floor. The ability to shift weight, stretch calves, do toe raises etc make standing fun. The deck is super solid with a fantastic grip on the standing area. The underside of deck has soft rubber pieces in the upper most corners. This is helpful to keep the deck from sliding out from under you if you lose balance... when tilted to the extreme, the rubber makes contact with the floor. This also helps keep the deck in place if you are intentionally rocking it (toe raises for example). They have a 30 day money back guarantee... but you'll never have to use it.

My second Fluidstance. I also own the level. I wanted another for back at the office, so I purchased this one. These boards are great and the company is fantastic to work with. I listed after the level for 6 years before I could finally afford to purchase one. For those who complain about the price point and the difficulty level—Fluidsrance makes sustainable products that are patented with a high ekvelnof engineering and design, part of that means that the item is just going to be more expensive. You know that when you buy it. Get over it or find another product. You get exactly what you’re expecting here. These boards aren’t going ti make you feel like you’re working your muscles if you’re a reasonable fit person. It is meant to help you maintain concentration while working. Idk what kinds of jobs the people complaining work, but I’m not trying to work out while working, I’m trying to enhance my work. The board keeps my body moving and feeling good by bringing softness to my back and knees as opposed to standing. If you need more of a challenge (I sometimes do) the level board purchased from their website comes with a challenge cap that makes balancing more difficult. Manage your expectations. This board is for you if you are focused on improving work at a desk and not exercising and can afford this product.

I love this, it's totally helped increase my mobility, especially after running and hiking, so that I'm not sitting stagnant at my desk all day. I especially like how much more fun and engaging it makes standing at my desk (albeit, I probably look a little dorky using it, especially when I spin around on it)

Love this balance board. Got a standing desk a while back and even with the anti fatigue pad I still felt like I needed to sit down a while every hour or so. I am also fairly fidgety and this board is great for both issues. I can stand on this 8 hours and feel great. Knees and back feel so much better than just standing or sitting and I stay in motion quite a bit twisting and rocking my feet back and forth. It took a couple days for my stabilizer muscles to get used to it but it was worth it. My heels do tend to get sore after a work day on the board if I don't wear shoes, but that is not a big deal to me.