Customer Reviews

16" Fitter First® Wobble Board

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I received this item prompty. I have been experiencing some mild ankle pain due to an injury I sustained two months or so ago - in addition to general foot pain since I have flat feet - and on recommendation from my podiatrist, ordered this item. After the first day of using it, I felt immediate relief. This relief extended to the next day, so I have been incorporating the Fitter First Wobble Board into my routine everyday. It helps enormously with my ankle, and I think this physical therapy is the most effective for ankle pain. Would highly recommend to anyone with foot or ankle pain.

I researched wobble boards and purchased the Fitter First 16" Wobble Board following a rock climbing-related ankle injury. This was the third sprain to that ankle and wanted a fitness strengthening tool to prevent future injury. I purchased the Fitter First for a number of reasons. The Wobble Board is well built from the grip tape on the surface to the adjustment ball underneath. The solid wooden board rests on very hard plastic, which after about a month of regular use shows no wear, including any scratches (note: I use it on the carpet exclusively). Adjusting the angle from beginner to advanced is easy to learn. We moved up to the intermediate angle (17") one week after receiving it. Both my wife and I agreed that the easy setting (15") was too boring. The intermediate angle provides a good balance of control and difficulty. The board comes with a helpful instructional booklet showing various exercises and stretches. While I purchased this board mainly for ankle rehabilitation and strength building, it's a great tool for stretching and push-ups too. And entertainment! We make up balance games in front of the TV. I highly recommend the 16" board for athletes and/or those looking for a challenging experience.

Definitely strengthens the smaller muscles in the feet, knees, and legs; the ones required for stability and balance. Easy to use, well designed, and highly recommended to anyone that wants to either improve their game or enhance/repair the muscle tissue which protects the joints.

This is a great balance training tool. The durable construction and adjustable difficulty will ensure a challenging workout for a long time to come. The only improvement that I would suggest is adding more grip to the top surface. It can be a bit slippery depending on footwear. Most of the time it's not an issue, but occasionally I would like more traction.

I've been using it regularly for a few weeks. It is well built and I like the design with a wide variety of angles. It is helping me restore mobility and control to an injured ankle. The lowest angle is perfect for a weak ankle.

A great design that is well built with quality materials.
The whole family enjoys the Wobble Board and working on their balance skills.
Perfect for all ages and great for rehab after lower body surgery.

Love this Board, it creates a great way to acquire and retain good balance.
I use it as a foot rest while sitting in a chair, and also sitting on an
exercise ball. I reccomend this board to all who needs good balance, exercise
and physical fitness in their lives. I bought it to strengthen my ankle which
was broken, and I found all these other great qualities it has to help physical fitness.
I also use it as a slant board to stretch my calf muscles.

this think works great for foot strength! After one week i noticed that my natural movement was much more agile. IT IS also way fun to just get on randomly and see how you can balance in different positions. So i think that makes it a toy kind of too HAHA

If I recall correctly when reviewing comments prior to my purchase, several people indicated that the surface was somewhat slippery. Having purchased this product to continue to rehab my ankle after a sprain and being very cautious about potentially sliding or falling that would cause further damage, I did not find the surface to be slippery. I use the product mostly in my bare feet but also with shoes. I felt pretty uncoordinated the first day I used the wobble board but by the second day I started to feel more comfortable. I've used the product about a month now and I believe it has helped with my stability. I am still on the lowest setting and it is higher than I used in rehab. I think if you are just starting out on rehab and are purchasing a wobble board you may want to consider the board that is larger and will be lower to the ground. I bought this product about 4 months after my grade 3 ankle sprain.

I first tried the GoFit wobble board and it seemed very cheaply made. It creaked when using it and the adjustment design was not as well done in my opinion as the Fitter First board. I also purchased the Fitter First Rocker board, but I can see where it would be too easy for certain exercises after a short amount of time. However the rocker board is a good idea for simpler combined exercises, like curls while standing on the board. I'm glad I have both types of boards for ankle rehabilitation as well as core strengthening, and I am happy with the Fitter First quality.