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Standing desks have found their perfect match with this clever balancing board

Leanna Garfield

2016-02-19T18:22:34Z

Standing desks can boost your energy and productivity, but they also have their drawbacks — standing in the same place for hours restricts leg circulation and can lead back aches.

Enter Feazer is a new balancing board that pairs with standing desks. It tilts with your weight, so that you can stand comfortably for longer.

Check out the ergonomic board, which keeps standing deskers in motion.

The top of the board is made from polymer plastic. The bottom is made from recycled rubber tires, which adds cushioning.

The board is easy to use, even for clumsy people who don't have the greatest balance, Feazer's designer Paul Davidge tells Tech Insider. When you step on it, it wobbles with the weight of your body. "It's similar to balance boards you find in gyms — but way less difficult," he says.

You can apparently swivel on it with any type of shoe, including high heels. Its raised hexagonal design adds traction and makes it slip-resistant.

In addition to alleviating any pain from standing at a desk, Davidge says the board also improves balance and posture. Since you constantly need to balance all day, the Feazer burns calories too.

Whether or not you use a standing desk, the board could be useful for anyone who stands all day, like assembly line workers, architects, and hotel receptionists.

Feazer's Kickstarter launched Wednesday and hopes to raise $100,000 for the $165 board. If the team reaches its goal, it will ship Feazers to backers in August.

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