The Bosu is an easy to use a piece of exercise equipment. It s not until you stand on the Bosu that you realize how challenging it is. The ever-changing moving surface forces engagement of important core muscles to keep yourself stable and that helps strengthen the body and improves overall balance. Weight training exercises incorporating the Bosu increases the challenge and helps build strength faster by forcing the engagement of more muscles. The Bosu Balance Trainer forces you to maintain your center of gravity while performing any exercise to improve your balance, and is an excellent way to prepare and tone your body for everyday life, athletic skills and help prevent injury.Some yoga poses can easily be performed with the Bosu Balance Trainer to increase difficulty or improve flexibility, while basic moves can be easier by incorporating the Bosu into the poses. Incorporate the Bosu Balance Trainer when doing plyometric drills to achieve explosive power, quickness, and acceleration. Ideal for sports like tennis, football, basketball, and skiing.The Bosu balance trainer is perfect for home use and features a latex-free, burst-resistant material that will last for years to come. Holds up to 300 pounds (136 kg), with the included hand pump and downloadable Dvd workout set you will be working out in no time!Bring the original balance trainer from Bosu home and see for yourself how this one exercise tool will increase strength, improve balance, enhance flexibility, and fine-tune your sports skills.