The Indo Board is a type of balance trainer. It consists of a flat, oval board with wooden stops under each end that you stand on and a rubberized roller on which you balance the board. To balance on an Indo Board, you rock back and forth, using your arms, legs and body to maintain your balance. The Indo Board is designed to train your core muscles and legs and to improve your balance control. Surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders and others involved in board sports can benefit from using an Indo Board to train.
Step 1
Place the Indo Board roller near a railing or other support that you can use to steady yourself on the board, if you are a beginner. Ensure the area is clear of obstructions and people.
Step 2
Center the board with the stops facing down. Tip one end down to the ground and step on that side of the board.
Step 3
Lift yourself up using the support, and place your other foot on the high side of the board. Keep your knees bent and flexed. Press down quickly on the high of the board to prevent the board from rolling out from under you.
Step 4
Continue to steady yourself and bring the board to a level position under you. Work the board back and forth until you have it centered on the roller. This is called having the board "in trim."
Step 5
Practice working the board on the roller and feeling the balance of the Indo Board under you. As you work the board and become more confident, try to rely less and less on the support. Eventually, you will not need it at all.
Step 6
Practice mounting the board without support. This can be tricky, so start out with the support near enough to grab or a spotter to help you if you fall.
Tips and Warnings
- Indo Boards are best used on a carpeted surface. The higher the pile of the carpet, the easier it is to control. You can also fill the hollow roller with sand to further slow the action of the Indo Board. Try different training routines, such as bending down then standing up and leaning in different directions while balancing, hanging 10 or jumping up off the board and landing again.
- For beginners, the Indo Board website recommends proper safety gear to protect your wrists, head, elbows and knees. Shoes are optional.
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