Because the human body is inherently designed to be in a natural and sub-consciously balanced state, balance training has long been an ignored training protocol for many athletes. The common theory being, "if it ain't broke, I don't need to fix it." But balance and agility can quickly dissolve as soon as an athlete begins to move through their sport-specific movements and outside forces, self-movement and the environment create instability.

A defensive tackle might start off balanced in his stance, only to find himself flat on his back after being pan-caked moments later. He started off balanced, but didn't end up that way. Go ahead, swing a bat, catch or throw a ball, swing a golf club, shoot a free throw, snatch a barbell, bang out a set of plyometric jumps or just try some squats. Will you be balanced throughout the full range of motion?

Chances are you will need some form of balance recovery during any sport-specific movement, whether it's sport, fitness or dance. Add to that, the fact that the body moves as one entire unit, never one joint at a time and it becomes even clearer why balance training should be standard for the enhancement of any physical activity.

'You only have to look at the grace and fluidity of movement in some of the great athletes of our time'. Jordan, Ali, Gretzky, Montana and Swann to name a few. Superior balance and agility allowed them to move almost effortlessly while performing.

Now, doesn't balance training seem like a logical addition to any sport or training protocol? Higher performance levels, increased strength, speed, power, agility and flexibilty, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and developing balance recovery skills all while having fun. What more could you ask for?

Since the introduction of Vew-Do Balance Boards in 1990, countless numbers of athletes have begun implementing Vew-Do Balance Board training into their daily workouts. With pro leagues like the NFL and NHL, as well as several U.S. Olympic Training Centers and athletes from almost every sport using our boards, Vew-Do has paved the way for sports specific balance training. In an effort to develop your own sports specific balance recovery skills and performance, we recommend incorporating Vew-Do Balance Board training into your daily routine.

For athletes of any sport, begin by familiarizing yourself with basic balance board riding techniques then introduce sports specific equipment and drills. Try balancing on a Vew-Do Balance Board while dribbling a basketball, catching a baseball, throwing a football, bouncing a soccer ball off your head, etc. As your skill progresses, challenge yourself even further using kettlebells, resistance bands, medicine balls or whatever is required to perform your chosen sport.

A Vew-Do Balance Board can enhance and develop the balance recovery skills of even the most gifted athlete. Ask Heisman trophy winner and star running back of the Tennessee Titans Eddie George what he does for balance training and he will tell you "Vew-Do". Check out the photos and quotes of professional athletes and trainers who benefit from the use of our boards as well as our more detailed balance training drills, exercises and workout programs. camps.