Exercise Comparison
Balance Board vs Foot-SMR
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Balance Board
Instructions
Balance Board
Place a balance board in front of you.
Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
Hold the balance for as long as desired.
Foot-SMR
This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet. Start off seated with your shoes removed. Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot. This will be your starting position.
Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Balance Board is a beginner exercise using other, while Foot-SMR is intermediate and uses other. Choose Balance Board if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Foot-SMR for a greater challenge.