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Calves

Balance Board

Balance Board (Start)Balance Board (End)

A stability exercise where you stand on an unstable board and keep it level using your ankles and legs.

Primary musclesCalves
Secondary musclesHamstringsQuadriceps

Energy burned

≈ 31 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 24–39 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked19 %
Effort during a set9.7 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Place the balance board on a flat floor near a wall or sturdy support.
  2. 2Step onto the board with both feet shoulder-width apart.

How to perform

  1. 1Bend your knees slightly and stand tall with your core engaged.
  2. 2Use small ankle adjustments to keep the board level.
  3. 3Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it becomes difficult to stay steady.
  4. 4Step off carefully and rest.

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