Fitness Gadgets

Okay, here’s a fitness gadget I’d actually be tempted to get for myself. The Reebok Coreboard is a device for improving balance and core stability. You step on the surface and it twists, tilts, and springs back in reaction to your movements. I think it’d be great for practicing karate kicks, but you could also just do steps or side-to-side stuff on it to improve balance. You can combine it with a medicine ball, aerobic bar, tubing, or dumbbells to really challenge yourself. The best thing is you can do this stuff in your own home where no one can watch (I always feel a bit silly using those Swedish balls at the gym…). The Reebok Coreboard costs $160 from Power Systems.