# Imbalanced Wooden Workout Boards The 'GNARBOARD' Enhances a Range of Activities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnarboard References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/improve-your-balance-with-the-gnarboard-balance-board-14-01-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gnarboard/gnarboard-for-the-disciplined?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=5833733f)  The 'GNARBOARD' is a balance board for advanced athletes who are seeking out a way to enhance their craft and enjoy an intense training experience that is unlike anything else they may have tried. Working with the accompanying GNAR BALL, the board works by being stood on but will require the person to constantly shift their weight and balance in order to stay on top. This will require them to activate a wide range of muscles in their core and across the rest of the body to enjoy an impressive training experience that is simple yet highly effective. The 'GNARBOARD' is constructed with high-quality Baltic birch material and is rated to support up to 350-pounds of weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Balance Training Equipment:** There is a demand for imbalanced workout boards that focus on balance and agility to improve overall athleticism. - **Interactive Fitness Equipment:** Combining balance boards with an accompanying device that requires engagement can add a new level of challenge to workouts and training for athletes. - **Sustainable Fitness Gear:** Incorporating sustainable materials such as the Baltic Birch used in creating The GNARBOARD can appeal to an environmentally-conscious market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore producing balance boards and accompanying gear to cater to the demand for interactive and challenging workout equipment. - **Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Centers:** Athletes and fitness enthusiasts seek variety in their training and rehabilitation regimens, making balance boards a valuable addition to such facilities. - **Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing:** The integration of sustainable materials in fitness equipment design and manufacturing can be a game-changer in the industry and appeal to conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Exercise Balance Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-balance-board.md) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md) - [Balance-Improving Workout Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-pods.md) - [Data-Driven Exercise Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-somatosensory-slide-board.md) - [Total Body Board-Style Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squatz-apollo-board.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Planking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealthgo-plank-trainer.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [20-in-One Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler.md) - [Uneven Athletic Training Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobblefoam-by-optp.md)