The 14 Best Balance Boards To Strengthen Your Core

If you're a balance beginner, here's a good pick for you. The wide diameter (15.75 inches) of the board makes it a bit easier to stay on. You can also adjust the height to 4.5, 5.75, or 6.5 inches, depending on the challenge level you want. 

This vibrant board is ideal for balance training, tricks, and of course, working toward overall fitness goals. Artist Drew Brophy created the yin-yang artwork on the board that brings a more inspired vibe to your average workout session.

This solid-wood balance board features an anti-skid surface so you can keep it steady even while you're working up a sweat. Perfect for controlled arm exercises, strengthening your lower back muscles, and balance challenges, this board is small enough to take on vacation or into the office easily. 

This balance trainer isn't the typical balance board, but it's an extremely effective and versatile tool. Flip it over so the flat, hard surface is on the top and you can stand on it just as you would stand on a balance board. You can also flip it back over so the rubbery part is facing up, and you can hop on and condition some of your favorite yoga poses — or get down on the ground and practice some pushups for added resistance and muscle stabilization.  

This balance board training system is a solid option for beginner or intermediate tricksters. The board comes with a roller to balance on with or without shoes.

Plus, the set includes an exercise guide to make sure your moves are spot-on. After practicing tricks with this board, your body control will be completely on point. Since this device is shaped like a skateboard, you'll nail conditioning for your ollies, kick flips, and beyond.

Improve balance and stability with this board, which is ideal for anyone who's more advanced in balance training or is looking to rehab a more recurrent ankle or ACL injury. It can be easily adjusted between 10, 12, and 15 degrees based on your level of balance and skill, making it great for beginners to improve their range of motion.

This low-rise balance board is a great option for beginners, as the smaller 16.5-inch diameter offers less room to wobble at a less steep angle than the more advanced boards. It also has a nonslip grip material so your feet don't slide. Use it as a tool for stretching your legs, or try to balance on it while performing common exercises to turn basic workouts into dynamic, total-body killers.

Calling all surfers and wakeboarders (and skateboarders and snowboarders, too!): Don't waste time in the off-season. Whether you're a newbie or just want to practice your skills, this balance board will strengthen your muscles so they're prepared for open water.

You can use it to practice your pop-ups so you don't miss your first big wave. It's even a great way for stand-up paddleboarders to improve balance—all from the comfort of your own home.

You'll love the nonslip surface on top of this round balance board, as you can get plenty of grip wearing just socks. It's a great way to strengthen the small muscles, ligaments, and tendons in your legs to either recover from or prevent injuries. The cheap price tag is a no-brainer, too! 

This balance board will transform your standard exercises into fun, total body workouts! To stabilize on this board, you're forced to engage your abs, legs, and many more muscles, so it's an easy way to do more with less.It also comes with resistance bands so you can add some bicep curls to your balancing squats. 

Build to be used on all surfaces, working your core can happen anywhere with this portable balance board. Made of high-quality birch and poplar woods, the surface sports a non-slip grip tape, while the underside has two stop plates on each side to keep the roller in place. This one is also extremely durable, holding up to 500 pounds.

Handcrafted by a start-up company in Wisconsin, this unique spinning board allows you to practice rotational movements that are common in board sports. If you think your balance is good, this will quickly humble you — but with practice, you can greatly improve agility, stability, core strength, and especially your board skills. Return to the waves in the summer with a whole new level of finesse.