{"id":391544,"date":"2022-01-09T04:44:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T01:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/"},"modified":"2022-01-09T04:44:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T01:44:52","slug":"fluidstance-level-balance-board-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/","title":{"rendered":"#FluidStance Level Balance Board Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a39edaff0d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#PROS\" >PROS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#CONS\" >CONS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#RATINGS\" >RATINGS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#EDITORS_QUOTE\" >EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#Aesthetics\" >Aesthetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#Ergonomics\" >Ergonomics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#Sustainability\" >Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#Value\" >Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/#Verdict\" >Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#FluidStance Level Balance Board Review&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-container\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-pros\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS\"><\/span>PROS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>360-degree freedom of motion<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Eco-friendly materials and production process<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>First-ever balance board with NEAT Certification<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-cons\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS\"><\/span>CONS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Wooden deck can be slippery and tough<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Metal base can be easily scratched<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Expensive (especially with mats)<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RATINGS\"><\/span>RATINGS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">AESTHETICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">ERGONOMICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">SUSTAINABILITY \/ REPAIRABILITY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">VALUE FOR MONEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-buylink\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"reviewcard-button buylink\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row quote-icon\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-quote\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EDITORS_QUOTE\"><\/span>EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"reviewcard-quote-content\"><p>The FluidStance Level may not be the most affordable option in the market, but you&#8217;d be hard-pressed to find one that strikes a good balance between design, ergonomics, and sustainability. Its handsome looks, 360-degree range of motion, and focus on protecting the environment make the price tag feel like a long-term investment rather than an expensive one-off purchase.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Working at home in the past two years has brought to light the poor habits and postures we develop while in the office. Standing desks have long been a fad among more health-conscious knowledge workers, but that is really only half the equation. Constant or regular movement is the other part, but that has been more difficult to observe if you\u2019re you\u2019re the type that\u2019s glued to the computer for hours on end. Balance boards, although not completely new, are gaining more traction lately, and we put the FluidStance\u2019s Level balance board under our feet to check out if its promises are worth its price.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1100\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_11.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_11.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aesthetics\"><\/span>Aesthetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People would be forgiven for thinking you\u2019re skating dangerously close to insane levels of fitness obsession when they see you seemingly hovering on a skateboard while standing by your desk. The FluidStance Level is indeed designed to resemble the familiar shape of a skateboard precisely because it is a familiar and well-tested design. And like a skateboard, you might feel proud of yourself after you\u2019ve learned the tricks of the trade, perhaps forgetting how odd one might look.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the Level is actually a thing of beauty, which might sound odd for something that is meant to always be at your feet. You at least won\u2019t be embarrassed when seeing the premium maple wood that makes up the top deck of the board. Available in Natural (Light) and Walnut (Dark) finishes, it almost feels like a shame to mar its surface with dirt from your shoes. In practice, you might not always see that natural wood stain if you prefer to always use the board with some foam.<\/p>\n<p>Even the Level\u2019s metal bottom isn\u2019t something to be ashamed of. Made from military-grade die-cast aluminum, the concave form of that base provides the freedom of motion that many balance boards lack. The webbed structure, on the other hand, delivers the flexibility and strength to support people weighing 300 lbs or lighter. It also makes for an interesting visual design when you prop up the board against the wall when not in use.<\/p>\n<p>All-in-all, the Level weighs only 7 lbs, which FluidStance amusingly compares to a small cat. You won\u2019t be carrying it around a lot, of course, and will most likely place it near your desk most of the time. Still, that\u2019s a good thing to note, in case you\u2019ve set up standing desks at home and in your private office.<\/p>\n<p>FluidStance\u2019s choice of materials and manufacturing processes, however, does have some consequences when it comes to the product\u2019s longevity. Wood, of course, ages and scratches over time, which can both be a source of distinctive design marks as well as damages. More worrying, perhaps, is the powder coating on the aluminum base that could wear off or be scratched more easily, depending on the floor\u2019s surface. Fortunately, FluidStance does have solutions for both problems.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_04.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_04.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ergonomics\"><\/span>Ergonomics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a balance board, the Level solves two problems that plain standing desks don\u2019t sufficiently address. Simply standing at your desk all day, while an improvement over sitting all the time, doesn\u2019t exactly heap on the benefits of being active. The famed Mayo Clinic developed a new Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis or NEAT Certification to indicate products or activities that keep the body active without going into a formal state of exercise. The Level is one of the first few of its kind to be awarded this new marketing metric, promising to help you burn calories while you\u2019re standing.<\/p>\n<p>Standing all day at your desk can also be unhealthy for your legs and feet, and other options like walking treadmills or even exercise bikes might be over the top. A balance board helps provide that natural movement needed by our bodies without taxing our lower limbs. The Level\u2019s advantage over other boards is that its design allows users to pivot a full 360 degrees rather than being limited to rolling motions in one direction only. Its range of motion or ROM has been measured to be equivalent to normal walking motions.<\/p>\n<p>These benefits do come with some learning curve, especially if you\u2019re not used to standing while working in the first place. The constant motion feels anything but natural but also becomes familiar and almost second nature after a few days of continuous use. Even while constantly being in motion, it\u2019s still advised to take breaks in between to give your legs and feet a well-deserved rest.<\/p>\n<p>There are also some usability side-effects of the Level\u2019s materials. The wooden board makes using it with just socks or bare feet a big no-no for safety reasons. At the same time, the hard flat surface can still wear out your heels even when wearing footwear. FluidStance sells a UPmat made from 100% recyclable \u201cPLUSfoam\u201d to provide some cushion, but that\u2019s an extra purchase.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be concerns about the metal base coming in contact with whatever material the floor is made of. Unsurprisingly, the company also sells a separate Base Mat to protect both the floor and the board\u2019s base.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainability\"><\/span>Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although its core focus is health and fitness, FluidStance is proud to be part of the new breed of designers and companies that make sure they have as little impact on the environment as much as possible. The company, however, doesn\u2019t simply stop at the choice of materials but also in the processes used to craft them. The powder-coating process for the aluminum base, for example, has a considerably lower footprint, almost zero emissions, when compared to typical painting and anodizing processes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also more easily repairable, too, to some extent. The wooden deck can be unscrewed if it needs to be replaced, though you might have to find ways to get your hands on a new one. If there\u2019s any shortcoming with FluidStance\u2019s strong sustainability efforts, it\u2019s that it doesn\u2019t make it non-trivial to buy replacement wooden decks. You will definitely want that UPmat to keep the top in usable shape for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, FluidStance\u2019s accessories are just as environment-friendly as the Level itself, or at least the company promises. That Base Mat may be made of 100% virgin polycarbonate to make it as strong as bulletproof glass, but it is also advertised to be fully recyclable.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span>Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Level already sets itself apart from other balance boards with its design and commitment to sustainability. Unfortunately, it also sets itself apart with its price, and not in a good way. At $249, it\u2019s easily one of the more expensive balance boards in the market, and that\u2019s just for the board itself.<\/p>\n<p>The UPmat provides comfort and support to your feet and legs while protecting the surface of the wooden top. The Base Mat makes sure that the Level is usable on any floor surface or material you have, While keeping the wear and tear on the powder-coated die-cast aluminum to a minimum. At $69 and $99, respectively, these items look like accessories, but they might actually be necessities, bringing the total package up to $417.<\/p>\n<p>The big question, however, is whether it\u2019s actually worth that much. Fortunately for FluidStance, there isn\u2019t much competition in the market yet, at least with its combination of design, ergonomics, and environment focus. There are definitely other alternatives, but few manage to check all those marks equally. Even better, FluidStance actually has a more affordable \u201cThe Plane\u201d option, though that ditches the wood and metal materials and is designed for lighter people 250 lbs and below.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/NrJw\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_12.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/01\/08\/fluidstance-level-balance-board-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"FluidStance Level Balance Board Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/01\/Fluidstance_Level_Balance_Board_review_yankodesign_12.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict\"><\/span>Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When health experts preached the good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> of standing desks, they seemed to have forgotten the impact those would have on our feet and legs. They also didn\u2019t dwell much on the fact that you don\u2019t really burn calories while simply standing and that you actually require more movement to gain the benefits of a non-sedentary work lifestyle. Balance boards are becoming the next and more viable trend after desk treadmills and bikes, and, naturally, not all of them were made equal.<\/p>\n<p>The FluidStance Level brings balance in more ways than one. It doesn\u2019t im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely strike one as an exercise product, unlike other balance boards, and is designed to be environment-friendly right from the start of the production process. The price tag might be a bit shocking, especially when you consider you might really want to get the two mats the company sells. Thankfully, it\u2019s built to last, too, making it an investment that will keep you moving even while standing in place in front of your computer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5' style=\" margin: clear: both>\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>JC Torres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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