Bongo Balance Board
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Description of Bongo Balance Board
Bongo Balance Board for advanced balance trainingSports reviews of Bongo Balance Board
Customer Review: Chin not too fat and great customer service!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Synopsis
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I bought this board in June 09. I was so busy in Summer that I didn't touch it until January '10. I hit the wall with my run and Nordic Track Ski Machine no longer 'shock' my body. Having stuck in the house during winter months doesn't do good to the body either. Hence, I was gaining a bit of weight. I put this board behind my couch facing the TV and ever since then - I was hooked. It took me about 4-5 days to start getting a hang of it(I never skate board or roller blade before). I held on to the back of the couch during those 4-5 days to prevent any falls from happening.
Effect
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After 2 weeks, I am close to going back to my weight in Summer. My waist is trimmed again; I wake up to sore gluts and core muscles - the best feeling ever! I am now a believer in this equipment and will use it a lot more throughout the year.
Activities
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I golf and hike in the Sierras a lot; both activities require a lot of core strength(especially when you start getting tired during the round or long hike). I started doing some core exercises about a year ago and noticed some improvements in both activities; more controlled golf swing and better posture during long hikes. I believe that this machine will strengthen my core more as I keep using it...
Customer Service
I lost the original manual and contacted the company in Canada. The customer service got back to me within a day; they mailed me the manual. That shows how great a company this is that I start looking into other products that they sell on their website. Bravo!
Customer Review: Best Balancing Tool Yet!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
If you are a runner or cyclist and have not done much in the way of improving your lower body balance, this Bongo Board will make a huge difference! I had to stop running marathons 5 years ago due to an imbalance in my hip muscles. (If I had known about this board 5 years ago, I would have saved myself many trips to physical therapy and my massage therapist!)
Yes, I have (and use) an exercise ball and balancing pillows, but this Bongo Board really works the adductors, abductors, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, etc. Using the board, makes the muscles start working together. It is a real good workout, just trying to balance on the board! After a couple of days, my hip pain has disappeared! My hip feels great! I can't wait to start training for my next marathon.
Pros: If you want to improve your lower body balance, coordination and strength, try the Bongo Board. It worked for me!
Cons: Be patient, it takes a couple of days to actually be able to balance on the board. Make sure that you start with something to hold onto, like a wall or back of a couch.
Customer Review: Bong Board a Big Hit!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We ordered the Fitter First Bongo Board in March. After over two months of regular use, the whole family agrees it is a big hit. While I use it for improving lower body and core strength, my kids use it as a fun way to improve balance. Whenever the kids' friends or cousins come over, they, inevitably find their way over to it and are hooked quickly. Our six and eight year olds picked it up within 30 minutes; the teenagers can't wait to figure out more tricks; and even Mom and Dad found their balance within a short time.
For workout purposes, I use it three-four times a week for about 10-15 minutes. I incorporate it into my circuit routine to give my lower muscles a bigger challenge. For varying exercises, I checked out web-videos for demonstrations. Some of my favorite moves include: deep squats, tossing a ball against the wall (or to a partner) while balancing, and twisting for a full rotation.
We highly recommend the Fitter First Bongo Board for its excellent quality, for providing a great workout supplement and for general fun.
Customer Review: Awesome!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Just got this today. Only took like 4 days from when I ordered it for it to arrive! Okay, so I am a LONG-time skateboarder and snowboarder. This thing is awesome. I haven't been up snowboarding in a while, so I wanted something to help with balance. Man, this works. I can feel it in my abs,legs,knees, but all in a good way. Really helps you strengthen your core muscles for balance. What else is great is doing push-ups with it. MAN! Talk about difficult! But you have to really strain to keep the board balanced while you do them and you can really feel your abs working at the same time. Good stuff. I'm hoping my fiance gets some use out of this, too as she is learning to snowboard this year. Oh, and this thing is SOLID. Super good construction. Very durable. Highly recommended to anyone who needs a good core workout and wants to have better balance.Customer Review: Modern version of the Bongo Board
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I used to use a Bongo Board that my grandparents had back in the 60's. A lower center of gravity back then made riding much less uneventful. Even back then though, I would occasionally shoot the board or roller across the room and into furniture and people and be banished from the room thereafter.
The good part about this board is that the roller and board are attached to each other with light elastics. When you become separated from the board (not if, when - otherwise you're not trying) they stay together as one unit and do not move very far.
My only complaint is that the board seems shorter than the old variety and doesn't really let you stretch out to a far lateral position. Regardless, it is still a lot of fun, great leg and hip exercise and increases balance.