# Stimulating Balancing Boards The Level Board Takes Standing Desk Work to the Next Level By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-board References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/level-board-standing-desk/35984/) & [fluidstance](http://www.fluidstance.com/) If working at a standing desk isn't quite giving you the physical stimulation you're looking for when working, the Level Board might be for you. Sitting for long periods of time is known to be bad for your health, so standing desks have proven a godsend. However, the Level Board takes things to the next level -- this contraption requires you to maintain your balance as you stand at your standing desk. The Level Board is designed to force subtle movement out of you, but not so much movement that you're distracted from the work at hand. Balancing yourself forces you to make [subconscious adjustments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskbreak) that increase your heart rate and require an amount of motion similar to that required by walking. The Level Board may sound odd to people content to [slouch on their chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-chair) for eight hours a day, but standing desk devotees looking for further stimulation will appreciate this offering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Active Workspaces:** Creating innovative products that encourage physical movement while working at a desk. - **Sensor-based Technology:** Developing balance boards and other tools that utilize sensors to track and enhance user movement. - **Office Health and Wellness:** Promoting products and practices that prioritize employee health and well-being in the workplace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Designing ergonomic furniture solutions that promote movement and active engagement while working. - **Fitness Technology:** Integrating sensor-based technology into fitness equipment and wearable devices for tracking and enhancing physical activity. - **Workplace Wellness:** Providing services and solutions to create healthier and more balanced work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imbalanced Wooden Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnarboard.md) - [Gamified Exercise Balance Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-balance-board.md) - [Multifunctional Standing Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundary-desk-1.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Ergonomic Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-standing-desks.md) - [Standing Desk Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-workstations.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Tech-Packed Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexispot-comhar-pro-q8.md) - [Balance Board Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powers-yoga-yogaboard.md)