FLOATER-BLACK-EXTRA SOFT
- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: THERA BAND
- Model: BR-12424
TheraBand Black Extra-Soft Balance Trainer is an advanced balance pad for balance, proprioception, coordination, movement-control and joint-stability exercises. Unlike the green firm and blue soft foam balance trainers, the black model is air-filled and made from durable PVC, creating a higher level of instability during exercise.
This model is intended for users who have already mastered basic balance exercises on firmer and softer balance pads. It can be used for more advanced work on the feet, ankles, knees, hips and core muscles, as well as for functional training, sports preparation and professionally adapted rehabilitation programmes.
Key product benefits
- Black extra-soft balance trainer designed for the advanced level of progressive balance and stability training.
- Air-filled PVC construction creates a greater postural-control challenge than the green and blue trainers.
- Two functional sides support different training applications: a ribbed anti-slip side and a side with rounded nubs for additional tactile input.
- Can support proprioception, coordination, balance and activation of stabilising muscles.
- Suitable for exercises involving the feet, ankles, knees, hips, legs, glutes and core muscles.
- Useful for sports exercise, functional training, controlled balance work and advanced rehabilitation with professional guidance.
- Larger format provides sufficient foot support while maintaining a demanding unstable surface.
- Can be used for two-foot exercises, single-leg drills, weight shifts, core stabilisation and selected upper-body exercises.
The TheraBand Black Extra-Soft Balance Trainer is a practical option when the green firm and blue soft trainers no longer provide enough challenge. Its air-filled surface requires stronger activation of the feet, lower legs, knees, hips and core muscles to maintain a stable body position.
It can be used for two-foot standing, controlled weight shifts, supported mini-squats, activation of foot and lower-leg muscles, ankle-mobility work, core stabilisation and more advanced single-leg exercises. Exercise difficulty should increase gradually, and unsupported drills should not be introduced before stable movement control has been developed.
When should you choose the Black Extra-Soft Balance Trainer?
- When the green firm and blue soft balance trainers no longer provide enough challenge.
- When you want a more demanding proprioception and sensorimotor-training surface.
- When working on advanced ankle, knee, hip and core stability.
- When you want to improve coordination, movement control and body-weight transfer.
- When you need an unstable surface for functional training, sports preparation or structured rehabilitation.
- When you want to introduce tactile stimulation by using the side with rounded nubs.
How to use the balance trainer correctly
- Place the trainer on a flat, clean, dry and non-slip surface.
- Before each use, make sure the surface is clean, undamaged and properly air-filled.
- Begin near firm support such as a wall, table or sturdy chair.
- Master two-foot standing before progressing to single-leg exercises.
- Move slowly and with control, without abrupt weight shifts or fast changes of position.
- Keep the knees slightly bent and avoid fully locking them during standing exercise.
- Do not use the trainer near stairs, edges, wet flooring, sharp objects or furniture with sharp corners.
- Do not add weights, jumps, eyes-closed drills or rapid movements until basic stability is fully established.
- Stop exercising if pain, dizziness, tingling, instability or loss of movement control occurs.
Pharmacist's advice
The Black Extra-Soft Balance Trainer provides the highest level of instability in this TheraBand range, so it is generally not the best starting point for complete beginners. Progress exercises gradually and use stable support until movement control is secure. In cases of a recent injury, swelling, ankle or knee instability, acute back pain, dizziness, significant balance difficulties or post-operative recovery, exercise selection and progression should be adapted with a physiotherapist or physician.
Related training equipment
Explore the complete selection of balancers and discs for progressive balance, coordination and stability work. For resistance exercises with multiple grip options, see the TheraBand CLX Loop Resistance Band.
| When to choose | Recommended product | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| A lower and more controlled level of instability is needed | TheraBand Green Firm or Blue Soft Balance Trainer | Progressive balance work before moving to the advanced black extra-soft trainer. |
| Core activation and controlled exercise on a larger unstable surface are needed | TheraBand ABS Red Exercise Ball 55 cm | For core exercises, mobility work and controlled functional movement. |
| Resistance exercise with multiple grip options is needed | TheraBand CLX Loop Resistance Band | Connected loops for functional strength, activation and controlled full-body movement. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the black trainer softer than the blue one?
Yes. The black trainer is extra-soft, air-filled and designed to provide a more advanced level of instability than the blue soft balance trainer.
Is the black balance trainer suitable for beginners?
It is usually not the first choice for complete beginners. It is better suited once basic exercises on the green firm and blue soft trainers have been mastered.
Can both sides of the trainer be used?
Yes. One side is ribbed and anti-slip, while the other has rounded nubs that can provide additional tactile input during selected exercises.
Can it be used after an ankle or knee injury?
It may be included in a more advanced recovery programme when a physiotherapist or physician determines that this instability level is appropriate for the current rehabilitation stage.
What is the maximum recommended user weight?
The maximum recommended load for this model is approximately 136 kg / 300 lb.
ApotekaOnline product code: BR-23323.
Manufacturer reference: 23323.
EAN / GTIN-13: 0087453233230.
Colour: Black.
Firmness level: Extra Soft.
Training level: Advanced level of progressive balance training.
Product type: Oval Stability Trainer for balance, proprioception and stability work.
Material: Durable air-filled PVC.
Surfaces: Ribbed anti-slip side and side with rounded nubs for tactile stimulation.
Approximate dimensions: 43.8 × 25.7 × 6.4 cm.
Maximum recommended load: Approximately 136 kg / 300 lb.
Packaging: 1 TheraBand Black Extra-Soft Balance Trainer.
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