20-Minute Balance Board Workout: Strength, Core & Balance

20-Minute Balance Board Workout: Strength, Core & Balance

Balance boards are perfect for improving balance, stability, and core strength. This 20-minute routine combines yoga, fitness, and dynamic exercises for a complete workout.

 

Warming Up (3 minutes)

 

Board Marching – 1 minute

Stand upright on the board and alternately lift your knees as if marching.

Focus on small, controlled movements.

Arm Circles on the board – 1 minute

Balance and make large circles with your arms.

Activates shoulders and core.

Mini Squats – 1 minute

Lower slightly into a squat and come back up.

Prepare your legs and core for the exercises.


 

Circuit 1: Yoga & Stability (5 minutes)

 

Tree Pose – 1 minute per leg

Place one foot against the other leg on the board.

Breathe deeply, focusing on balance.

Tip: Close your eyes for an extra challenge.

Downward Dog – 1 minute

Place your hands on the board, hips raised.

Gently walk your feet back and forth to activate your core and legs.

Plank – 1 minute

Hands on the board, body in a straight line from head to heels.

Engage your abs, alternately lift a leg or tap your shoulders for an extra challenge.


 

Circuit 2: Strength & Core (8 minutes)

 

Squats on the board – 2 minutes

Both feet on the board, slowly lower into a squat.

Variations: jump squats or single-leg squats for an extra challenge.

Push-ups on the board – 2 minutes

Hands on the board, body straight.

Variations: Spiderman push-ups or shoulder taps for extra core activation.

Mountain Climbers on the board – 2 minutes

From a plank position, alternately bring your knees to your chest.

Keep your core tight and hips stable.

Side-to-Side Hops – 2 minutes

Carefully hop from left to right over the board.

Improves coordination, legs, and balance.


 

Circuit 3: Balance & Core (4 minutes)

 

Balance Holds – 1 minute per leg

Stand upright on the board with one leg slightly lifted.

Try small arm or leg movements for an extra challenge.

Bird Dog on the board – 2 minutes

On your hands and knees on the board, alternately extend an arm and the opposite leg.

Keep the movement slow and controlled.


 

Cooling Down & Stretch (3 minutes)

 

Seated Forward Fold on the board – 1 minute

Sit on the board and reach for your feet.

Relax your back and hamstrings.

Standing Side Stretch – 1 minute

Stand on the board, alternately reaching to the left and right.

Stretch your side muscles and core.

Deep Breathing & Balance Reset – 1 minute

Stand still, breathe in and out deeply.

Feel your balance and breathing reset.

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