Simply Fit Board?

kittybug · 02-12-16, 10:36 AM

Hey all,

Someone passed this along to me, thinking I would like it. I'm thinking it looks like a back (or other) injury waiting to happen, or maybe it's fun, I don't know.

Does anyone have this? Any thoughts?

ardnas · 02-12-16, 01:21 PM

I ordered one after seeing it on Shark Tank, because my current balance board does not work on carpet and my fitness room is carpeted - plus I want to twist! It will be delivered Tuesday.
FYI it will be on QVC tonight at 8pm EST. I bought mine direct from seller because they keep selling out on QVC and waitlist took months to ship.

kittybug · 02-12-16, 01:24 PM

Oh, didn't know it was on Shark Tank (I never watch anything like those shows). Perhaps that's where my friend saw it first, as I know she ordered it quite a while ago.

Interested to hear your thoughts when it does arrive

froggy · 02-12-16, 03:04 PM

I just ordered from QVC. I've wanted a balance board since I stopped going to pt for my ankle. Cant wait to incorporate it into my workouts. Happy Valentines Day to me!!!

On the injury front, my ankle was extremely weak when I got on one (not this one) at pt and I didnt have any problems. However, I would be concerned about someone doing all that twisting as their only form of exercise.

kittybug · 02-12-16, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froggy

I just ordered from QVC. I've wanted a balance board since I stopped going to pt for my ankle. Cant wait to incorporate it into my workouts. Happy Valentines Day to me!!!

On the injury front, my ankle was extremely weak when I got on one (not this one) at pt and I didnt have any problems. However, I would be concerned about someone doing all that twisting as their only form of exercise.

Good info on the ankle, thank you! And yes, I too would wonder about all that twisting...particularly for wonky backs and the like...

Kathy G · 02-12-16, 03:44 PM

Oh my goodness, I am such a pushover, lol. I just pre-ordered from QVC and it's supposed to ship 3/10/16. I got the magenta because it's such a bright happy color, lol!

Kathy

Edited to add: I intend to use a medicine ball or my Firm Zip Trainer to add some upper body resistance.

yogapam · 02-12-16, 04:23 PM

Looks interesting! If anyone still has the old Firm Wave, I think it would feel similar, although a lot bulkier.

AsSweetAsSugar · 02-12-16, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogapam

Looks interesting! If anyone still has the old Firm Wave, I think it would feel similar, although a lot bulkier.

I was thinking the same! I got it I think last year (?) for around $10 and free shipping, and I have a twist board, so I guess I'm all covered. But, I agree it looks pretty cool and less bulky.

ardnas · 02-12-16, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogapam

Looks interesting! If anyone still has the old Firm Wave, I think it would feel similar, although a lot bulkier.

I have a Firm Wave and that can only go side to side not forward and back or diagonal like a balance board. I'm not sure one could easily twist on it?

I also ordered the magenta.

Here is their YouTube channel with a bunch of free workouts.

ardnas · 02-16-16, 06:16 PM

Mine arrived today. It is thicker than I expected and seems rather sturdy. I tried it (in socks) on our upstairs carpet and the downstairs firmer woven carpet and it was easy to rock side to side and back and forth, without sliding all over the place like my regular balance board does. I won't be able to use it for some of my PT exercises though - just isn't the same as a regular balance board - can't use only one foot on it, but it will still get a lot of use.
Twisting was easy, though harder to do on the plusher carpet. It did not hurt my back or knees, but I only did it for about 5 minutes. I did buy a small carpet square to use under it so not to wear out our carpet, but didn't get a chance to try that yet.
Look forward to using it in workouts and just twisting to music or while watching TV!

Support VF
VF Membership Subscription
Shop These Vendors
Activa	Collage Video
Amazon.com	eBay.com
Amazon.ca (Canada)	Half.com
Amazon.co.uk (UK)	Junonia
Amazon.fr (France)	Onehanesplace.com
BN.com	Overstock.com
Buy.com	Road Runner Sports
CenturyFitness.com	Sierra Trading Post

02-12-16, 10:36 AM
kittybug VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: State of Confusion	Simply Fit Board? Hey all, Someone passed this along to me, thinking I would like it. I'm thinking it looks like a back (or other) injury waiting to happen, or maybe it's fun, I don't know. Does anyone have this? Any thoughts?

02-12-16, 01:21 PM
ardnas Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midwest	I ordered one after seeing it on Shark Tank, because my current balance board does not work on carpet and my fitness room is carpeted - plus I want to twist! It will be delivered Tuesday. FYI it will be on QVC tonight at 8pm EST. I bought mine direct from seller because they keep selling out on QVC and waitlist took months to ship. __________________ Sandra

02-12-16, 01:24 PM
kittybug VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: State of Confusion	Oh, didn't know it was on Shark Tank (I never watch anything like those shows). Perhaps that's where my friend saw it first, as I know she ordered it quite a while ago. Interested to hear your thoughts when it does arrive

02-12-16, 03:04 PM
froggy Join Date: May 2003	I just ordered from QVC. I've wanted a balance board since I stopped going to pt for my ankle. Cant wait to incorporate it into my workouts. Happy Valentines Day to me!!! On the injury front, my ankle was extremely weak when I got on one (not this one) at pt and I didnt have any problems. However, I would be concerned about someone doing all that twisting as their only form of exercise.

02-12-16, 03:44 PM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	Oh my goodness, I am such a pushover, lol. I just pre-ordered from QVC and it's supposed to ship 3/10/16. I got the magenta because it's such a bright happy color, lol! Kathy Edited to add: I intend to use a medicine ball or my Firm Zip Trainer to add some upper body resistance. __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

02-12-16, 04:23 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Looks interesting! If anyone still has the old Firm Wave, I think it would feel similar, although a lot bulkier. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

02-16-16, 06:16 PM
ardnas Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midwest	Mine arrived today. It is thicker than I expected and seems rather sturdy. I tried it (in socks) on our upstairs carpet and the downstairs firmer woven carpet and it was easy to rock side to side and back and forth, without sliding all over the place like my regular balance board does. I won't be able to use it for some of my PT exercises though - just isn't the same as a regular balance board - can't use only one foot on it, but it will still get a lot of use. Twisting was easy, though harder to do on the plusher carpet. It did not hurt my back or knees, but I only did it for about 5 minutes. I did buy a small carpet square to use under it so not to wear out our carpet, but didn't get a chance to try that yet. Look forward to using it in workouts and just twisting to music or while watching TV! __________________ Sandra