The Balance Board is a valuable conditioning tool for every athlete or exercise junky, especially for the skiing or skateboarding enthusiast. If you are not an athlete or exercise junky, your kids will enjoy watching you try to stay on this thing. You will enjoy watching your kids learn balance and coordination they didn"t inherit from you. It can be used in a standing, kneeling or sitting position. Fine tune your balance and coordination all while having quality family fun. Consumers Reports thinks it"s pretty cool.