# Elegant Balancing Boards This Hand-Crafted Motion Platform Keeps You Constantly Engaged By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-platform References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/furniture/the-level/) & [fluidstance](http://www.fluidstance.com/product/) The 'Level' by [Fluidstance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-laptop-riser-and-whiteboard) is a motion platform that is perfect for anyone who is often [standing still](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk) but is also looking to stay active. Ideal for anyone living a sedentary lifestyle or working an [office job](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker), this beautifully designed fitness tool forces anyone standing on it to constantly balance themselves as well. By encouraging users to balance and adjust from the movement below their feet, this motion board promotes a more active lifestyle for your body. Spending a small amount of time on this motion board engages the user's entire body, and helps to boost a person's heart rate and stimulate both their joints and muscles as well. Made from either bamboo, natural maple or a walnut finish and covered in an aluminium frame, the 'Level' is a sleekly designed fitness tool that helps promote a more active lifestyle in a simple and easy way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Standing:** The trend of using motion platforms for standing desks that promote an active lifestyle by encouraging users to balance and adjust from the movement below their feet. - **Multi-purpose Fitness Tools:** The trend of designing fitness tools that can be used in different situations, like the 'Level' board which can be used for either office work or a workout. - **Sustainable Fitness:** The trend of creating fitness tools using eco-friendly materials like bamboo and natural maple, promoting a sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** Opportunity for the office furniture industry to incorporate motion platforms as part of standing desks to promote an active lifestyle among white-collar workers. - **Fitness Equipment:** Opportunity for the fitness equipment industry to develop multi-purpose fitness tools like the 'Level' board to cater to a wider market of fitness enthusiasts who want to incorporate movement into their daily routines. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for eco-friendly product manufacturers to create sustainable fitness tools like the 'Level' board to appeal to consumers who prioritize environmentally conscious lifestyle choices. ## 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) - [Data-Driven Exercise Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-somatosensory-slide-board.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Planking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealthgo-plank-trainer.md) - [Gesture Control Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-smartdesk-levitate.md) - [Balance-Improving Workout Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-pods.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md)