How to Make a Homemade Balance Board

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Make a Homemade Balance Board

A balance board is a simple and highly useful piece of exercise equipment. In addition to balancing exercises, a balance board can can be used for abdominal and upper- and lower-body exercises. Better yet, balance boards can be made at home.

Things You'll Need

  • 7-ply maple or birch wood 4-inch-diameter dowel or wood column Sandpaper (fine and medium) Wood sealant Grip tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Most lumber and hardware stores will cut wood to size on-site. Have a 1-by-8-inch plank of seven-ply maple or birch cut 30 inches long, and have a 4-inch diameter wood dowel or round column cut 8 inches long.

    • 2

      Sand the cut edges of the board and column. Start sanding with an 80- to 120-grit medium sandpaper and finish with a 150- to 180-grit fine sandpaper. Make sure the edges of the balance board pieces are smooth to the touch, and brush off any remaining dust from the sanding.

    • 3

      Apply two coats of wood sealant to the board and column; either brush-on or spray sealant can be used. Make sure the first coat is completely dry before applying the second coat.

    • 4

      Allow the second coat of sealant on the balance board pieces to dry overnight. They will dry more quickly if they are in a low-humidity room that has adequate airflow.

    • 5

      Wipe off the surface of the sealed board to be sure it is dust-free and apply grip tape to each end of the board. Rest the board on the column. It is now a homemade balance board.

Tips & Warnings

  • Board length and width can be customized for individual preference. Column diameter can be increased or decreased to make exercises more or less challenging.

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Resources

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