The success of the standing desk in modern offices has trickled down to schools.
FluidStance already makes balance boards and standing desks for adults, but it’s taking to Kickstarter with a classroom-friendly version, called UpGrade.
The company describes its board as a way to increase a person’s, or child’s, range of motion, to “elicit subtle, constant movement,” compared with simple standing.
The board resembles a a wide skateboard without wheels, and rocks back and forth while a person perches on top. This forces users to focus on their balance. Research from the company claims the activity increases heart rate. FluidStance says though the movements are subtle, the benefits can be substantial. Read more…
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