Movemate™ Active Standing Board

I love the board! I use it at my standing desk. When I am seated, I rest and move my feet on the board. My feet and ankles are in bad shape and I believe the board helps them. When I am standing, the board makes me feel more energized. Especially "the twist" - surely this helps with my waistline!

I work from home, sitting at my desk all day which is absolutely terrible for mobility. I’ve had a standing desk for about 18 months which helps a little, but I’m much more inclined to actually stand now I have the Movemate as well. It’s easy and fun to use, although beware of making coworkers queasy if you are swaying whilst on Teams calls

Great to activate feet sat still during an extended work or gaming session, also helping recover feet after a long run with just a few minutes moving around on it!

Great product and very good and kind service. This is a game changer in my working routine and I think it's a most For the "standing table workers".

Get this instead of a treadmill! This is the best! It’s so well made, just fun enough to be satisfying without taking away from my focus! I wouldn’t try to carry it to work on a bike commute though- just a smidge too heavy for that. But I definitely bring it with me when I have to work in-office and drive. Otherwise it’s so easy to use, set aside- that I don’t even use my treadmill much at all.

Great product for daily usage!

I like and use it a lot. Nonetheless, the price is pretty high and there could be more options regarding the used wood. Oak would have been great. I can recommend the MoveMate for making the working at desk more "moveable".

I work at a desk all day. Have done for WAY too long. My hips hurt, my knees hurt, my butt hurts. I have a standing desk but rarely raised it because just standing still wasn't all that helpful. The Movemate has been a game changer. It lets me stand and move and twist and shout and I am SO happy I splurged on this thing. And yes, it's a bit spendy BUT (a) it's made in Toronto, (b) it's a work of art, (c) the craftsmanship is excellent (d) it's your health!! And finally, I've never surfed a day in my life but the Movemate lets me pretend I'm surfing, so in addition to all the other great reasons to get one, it's just really fun.

Love it! I WFH and prefer standing at least 1/3 of the day. This keeps things interesting and helps me reach my stand goal. Great for meetings but I also do lots of focus work on it. As intended, it helps my bad habit of putting all my weight on one leg (flamingo stance). A+ that it looks great in my minimal, natural decorated office. You can barely notice it :)

So far so good with this thing. It really does transform the standing desk experience. I can’t comment on how it compares with fixed balance boards because I have never tried one, but I’m very happy with this purchase. It’s well made and looks nice. It’s expensive but I think it’s worth the price.

I like the way it feels on my feet and it does the job well!!

It's very good for body

The product is beautiful, so it looks great in front of my desk, or leaning against the wall when not in use. I'm still getting used to standing on it and testing out the various movements, but so far so good.

Love the feel of it. I'm finally using my standing desk after 3 years

This is the best investment I’ve made for my work setup!! Switching to the movemate from a padded mat was the best decision I made for my lower back and calves. Moving, twisting, and rocking left to right feels so natural and effortless. And the quality is top notch - great craftsmanship!!

When I first saw it, I knew it was a must-have for anyone who spends the whole day at a desk. It's amazing! I highly recommend it :)

Joseph here from My Foot Function As the world's leading educator in foot function, we are always looking for ways to create micro-movements throughout the day. This product absolutely does this, it encourages the body to move, with ease & allows the foot to flex, stabilise & move in a way that is hard to recreate from nature. The product is of such a high quality, from the beautiful packaging, right down to the the finish on the wood.. I am surprisingly shocked at the level of detail. This product is incredible.

Learning to use it and I'm having fun. Hoping for great results.

Purchased in desperation to help with injury recovery. Not only do I feel like I’m doing less damage to my body with a desk job, but it kinda feels like surfing during meetings now. First time trying something like this so I have little to compare it to but I do find it vastly extends the amount of time I spend standing at my desk. I like that it’s beautiful enough that I don’t feel the need to hide it. Love the feeling of wood on bare feet.

Love my board, exactly as described. I only found out about it from Reddit, but I’m so glad someone there recommended it. I’ve been standing at work more, but it’s been leaving my knees so stiff. Since using movemate I have felt almost no knee stiffness and have been able to stand longer throughout the day, which was the goal.

Love it - made such a difference to my working day. Only thing is, it’s started to squeak but I’m using that as a rhythm so I can get by. Love it!

I love this product. It keeps me active and moving even when I'm streaming a TV show.

Hi Team at Movemate, Thank you for sending my order so quickly. I loved it! I must say I feel like standing more instead of sitting on my chair, I feel it has also helped me improve my posture. I would recommend anyone with a sedentary lifestyle to add this to their routine for better posture and stance.

Love my board! Easy to use and the movement is so playful it keeps me engaged and moving where I'd otherwise be sitting all day at my job. I feel more energy throughout the day and I really enjoy using it. Thanks, Movemate!

Love this balance board!

It’s a great low impact way to release the stiffness in hips and helps with my balance.

This is an ingenious device! I love the wood and how it's constructed. It's not just a fixed board. The wood slats move independently and feel wonderful under my feet. I'm 75 and retired. I wondered if it would be worth getting, since it's pricey and I don't spend as much time at my desk as I used to. However, the 30-day risk-free guarantee encouraged me to give it a try. The first time I used it, I put it under my desk while on a zoom class. My fidgety feet had a field day! I've since used it at my standing desk and also just for additional movement throughout the day. It's very well made and the aesthetics are beautiful. The handles on either side make it easy to carry. The alignment "marks" are useful, yet discreet. I like how it leans against the wall or against the desk when not it use. Did I say I like the wood? It's beautiful! Using it feels great! The design using the wood slats are what attracted me to this in the first place. I wish I'd had this when I was working. Give the Movemate a try. I highly recommend it.

I’m only on week two but I’ve really loved standing in it. I can work a whole 9 hour shift standing and at the end of the day I don’t feel as fatigued. Before I could stand an hour at a time and would have to sit to take a break - maybe from the boredom of standing? It’s fun and keeps me active at work. Really enjoying it! Keep up the good work, Movemate team!

Have been eyeing these since the covid years and finally ordered one for me and one for my brother’s family. They’re great and really well designed/made. Excellent customer service too!

It's such a unique experience, when I am not standing on the board, rocking, swiveling or bouncing in place. When I sit it turns into a fun foot fidget. Helping to keep me engaged all day long. Its such a fun addition to my work day.

Best piece of equipment ever! It’s sturdy and great for helping me stand longer in front of the desk. For all the NDs out there - it’s great for stimming too . Get it you won’t regret it!!

It's sooo much fun to use!

I love my Movemate. It lets me exercise while standing at my desks and gives me a foot massage in the process.

It makes you balance but not enough so that it detracts from concentrating on work!

Good, I like it, I think it's pretty overpriced.

Here's what I like: * Keeps my legs moving while working; good way to break up the day (I only use it ~4 / day; longer becomes tiring) * Massages my feet * Looks good Here's what I don't like: * Pinches my feet if I'm barefoot * Smaller than I expected; I would like it a little longer and a little wider. Wider for my feet (my toe and heel are right on the edges; I wear a US size 9.5) and longer for more varied stances * Pricey for what it is

Great product, very unique and very well made. Makes it possible to stand for hours without getting aches in my back or neck. Highly recommend.

This board is great if you have a standing desk! Really helps with my spine!

Got it today.. first impressions are very good Vibro / stretching leg massage is incredible! Much better than other options I had (treadmill and memory foam pillow. Very different from usual balance boards too) Pretty stable, not distracting.

My wife loves it.

This was a gift for my husband. And he loves it! The First day, je was using at almost half a day ☺️ At first I was critical because of the Price, but I have to say, it is it worth. High quality and I Hope it will last a Long time. By the way, they have one of the best customerservices I talked to.

I really like the Movemate & I use it almost everyday. I think it helps with my foot neuropathy. But it is expensive. I'm glad, though, that I was able to afford it.

Great addition to my gym for balance and training of intrinsic muscles

I love it! I have had a standing desk for a number of years now. I have tried different pads but never a balance board before. I really like the Movemate. I regularly change between sitting, standing, and now I have the Movemate for some more variation in the rotation. I hesitated at first because of the price, but its definitely worth it, given the amount of time I spend at my desk.

Wife loves it. It went straight to her office where she uses it daily. To me, it’s just wooden neck breaker.

Very comfy! Compared to a Fluidstance board, the Movemate allows you to move your feet in a much more varied way, although the Fluidstance is more "wobbly" which seems to activate my hips more. If the Movemate were slightly larger and "wobblier", it'd be perfect.

As a licensed clinical massage therapist I'm always searching for ways to help my clients keep their bodies moving while at work. My clientele consists of very active adults who still work and most from home these days. They tell me they sit at their computers and are on calls most of the day and their bodies are taking the toll. I've been searching for something safe for my clients to use for about 2 years now and luckily found MoveMate. Prior to finding MoveMate, I was having them stand on a Bosu Ball, but it is a bit clunky and not very easy to use. Once I found the MoveMate board all I could say was, Wow! This board is fabulous. As I said earlier, with most of my clients working from home, sitting or standing in one place all day long has not been anyone's friend and the MoveMate board has given their bodies a way to move while standing and/or sitting. Mobility in the ankles resonates all the way to the base of the skull and keeps the body less tense. My clients love it. I have them try it at my office first. Once they stand on it, they are amazed just how good it feels. It is low to the ground, safe, easy to stand on (best with bare feet), comfortable and great quality. I can't recommend it enough. Christy P. - BodyFusions Massage (Grapevine, Texas)

I can clean out my cubicle and get rid of the other wobble and balance boards! This one does it all and then some! The quality is beyond compare! You truly get what you pay for! Quality workmanship! Amazing customer service!

I tried a bunch of balance boards for my standing desk and this was by far my favorite. It keeps me engaged and prevents my back from getting sore while standing. Better yet, I don’t end the day feeling fatigued from sitting or standing still all day. I steered clear from standing desk treadmills and other machines because a physical therapist told me they often cause injuries. She was very excited when I showed her the movemate and let her try it. Great product! Highly recommended.

I was a little hesitant about the Movemate for the few hours of trying it, but after a few days I couldn't live without it. I find that I'm much more motivated to stand at my desk now, and its not nearly as tiring as when I was just standing on the bare floor.

The Movemate offers a unique movement experience. I find it very soothing and calming. After standing on it for a bit I find myself relaxed and more able to engage in my work. The one area that I struggle with is that I slowly move to the right, have to get off it to move it back so I'm centered on the screen and keyboard. I'm sure that's a function of how I moved rather than the Movemate. Overall, I'm super happy with the product and how quickly it was delivered.

I've been using a more traditional flat balance board for a year, but I wanted something that would introduce more movement into my day. While I can't stand for long on my Movemate (still working up to it), I like it a lot and it gives me more variety to my day.

I like the form factor and use. Exactly as expected but should be 150-200 dollars. I would like a version made out of something else besides wood like composite/plastic.

As a Software Engineer I will live at my house standing desk for a long time. With the table I feel I can do more movements while standing, so it is much more dynamic. Also it is very fast to set before any casual meeting, so I can use in every one.

Love my Movemate! It gets me up and out of my seat while working, incorporating more movement into my day without it being wobbly or distracting!

I've been using mine for a couple weeks and love it. Very sturdy and great quality.

Two and half years ago, I twisted my back and torqued my hip and right leg. It's been a nightmare—especially since I used to be a dancer. I waited forever to get a Movemate, wasting time and money on less products. The day I got my Movemate, I could "dance" on it. Then I could walk better and I am on my third day without nerve pain. Yes, Rolfing helped. So did trigger point shots, but I just carted the Movemate on a beach vacation. Think you might like it? Just buy it. It will save you time and make you happy.

As someone who has difficulty in concentrating and pain from extended desk time - this has been a revelation. I’m very pleased w my move mate and was really pleased with how the company personally made it easy for me to order. Thanks!

It gave me so many feet-gasms

Very well built. Keeps me moving while working! Key piece for my home office.

All my clients love it! This is our new friend to our Pilates Studio.

The quality of this product is fabulous. It is easy to stow. But most of all, it helps me to be active while I work ot my standing desk. Great to use because it is now part of my rehab program in order to relieve my foot from the pain caused by plantar fasciitis. I do recommend Movemate.

As someone who works from home 10-12 hrs a day, alternating between standing and sitting wasn’t enough to keep my hips and lower back from freezing up. I also have a 30-yr-old quad injury that didn’t help. MoveMate has been the answer I’ve been looking for! I find have great balance, so I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off, but I have. The movement has loosened my back and hips while strengthening my lower body. My chiropractor has even noticed a difference in my stability and strength. Well worth it.

This is a premium product with a premium price. This is an investment in your health that is worth the price. Most balance boards have horizontal movement (side by side). MoveMate's innovation is balance and movement that is side by side, back and forth and up and down. My feet and calves deeply appreciate the addition of MoveMate as ballast to the standing desk experience..

Since I've had the Movemate I now want to stand and move more while working! I love the flexibility and the multitude of ways you can move with it. It's fun and just nice to be able to all the movements

Yes I am happy with my movemate board. I am using it while standing at the desk or while ironing clothing. It keeps my body moving while being stationary. My feet like feeling of the wood. The build quality is very good. I can recomend it other people.

I like how mobile it is. Its kinda taxing on my feet, but i guess i just have to get use to it.

This is a great value investment in a piece of ergonomic office furniture. For the first time I can comfortably spend hours at my standing desk. The mechanical stimulation helps with circulation and concentration I'm sure. It is light, stable and looks nice in the office. Would recommend.

Movemate is quite possibly one of the coolest and most useful purchases I have ever made in my entire life. This piece is everything it says it will be. It is SOLIDLY made, delightfully flexible, and a total joy to use. I actually have fun on this thing. And it helps so much when standing in the same place at a standing desk, for example. You know how when you stand for a long time on a concrete surface you get so fidgety and you shift weight from one foot to the other trying to relieve pressure? Movemate is the solution to that never happening to you again, while also bringing fun and something super sculptural and beautiful to your office. My love for this is way up there with a tempurpedic mattress topper and sliced bread.

Excellent delivery experience with well designed packaging. The product itself is immaculate quality with thoughtful design details like the carry grooves. It’s already encouraging me to use my standing desk and feels easier on my feet than a flat hardwood floor. I usually have issues with my lower back, but haven’t experienced any soreness after having used the Movemate. 10/10 would recommend.

Loving it and using it daily. I particularly like the individual slats which engage with the different parts of the feet, massaging them during use. It’s pretty tactile and feels great.

Love my Movemate. I use it most everyday. Its really helped with mobility.

I chose Movemate because I wanted something functional and beautiful at my work station. Movemate has not disappointed. The company’s communication was impressive. When my package was delayed (due to UPS), one of the owners, Ali, personally phoned me to offer alternative solutions. How awesome! Now that I’ve been using Movemate, I can feel my entire core and lower body engage while at my desk. I often forget that I’m balancing. The effects are noticeable, but the sensation of balancing is subtle enough that I can hold it for long periods. I have ADHD and it has undoubtedly helped with focus as well. Highly recommended. Plus, they’re a Canadian company.

The customer experience is always part of the product experience and for me both are exceptional. I had a special request regarding delivery and fully expected that I wouldn't get a Movemate after all, but the Movemate team surprised me with a very kind suggestion and a great solution. Thank you so much for your efforts and dedication! So now I've spent a few weeks with my Movemate and I love it. I didn't expect it to be so much fun. I bought it because I used to have the problem of standing lopsided in front of my desk and a balance board was too static for me. I no longer have that problem with my Movemate. I still can't stand on it for very long (more than 30-60 minutes), but that's to be expected as the linked wooden parts give me quite an intense foot massage (I use it barefoot). But I love being able to move around in front of my desk (I tend to stand when I'm very focused and move when I'm less focused). It's great to be able to move in different ways (walking and rocking). And it's fun to wiggle the wooden parts under my feet when I'm sitting. The wood feels really good, too. I hope the Movemate will last me a long time.

Iam very happy. The service was helpful, the shippment was very fast and the produkt looks nice and it feels great to stand on it. Best buy of 2023.

It hurt my heart to pay so much, but it's the only thing I found after extensive research that would work for what I want. I'm able to stand at my desk for much longer now because I'm not in a static position. It gives a great foot massage. I'm more active. I get some good calf stretches in. I have less foot pain from standing. And it looks way better than most balance boards which is important because I work in my small bedroom.

I walk a lot and thought I was doing it quite well...until a dear friend gave me Movemate. It taught me more complete movement by having to use the feet, from heel to big toe pushoff, to move the pelvis more. This sends the movement up the spine that encourages counter-rotation easily and frees the head to look around! It's a wonderful product and beautiful too. Even better, walking outside has become easier and even more enjoyable. Thank you, thank you, Jane

I hurt my hip, not sure if the Movemate was to blame but I'm keen to get back on it!

I have noticed that while working, I tend to put all my weight on my left foot, which is detrimental to my posture. With MoveMate, I am able to constantly switch my weight to the other foot, and it's amazing! When walking on the ground, I feel much more stable than before - it's like I've started using my entire foot to its full potential. I read that doctors recommend working for 20 minutes sitting, 8 minutes standing, and 2 minutes doing exercises (and then repeating this cycle). I am currently following this advice (spending 8 minutes on MoveMate), and I really like it! It seems like a well-balanced work routine. I also want to give a special thanks to Maya from the support team - she helped solve the problem of not having direct delivery to my country. I am very happy that MoveMate eventually reached me and is helping me lead a more active life!

Love this board! I especially enjoy standing on it during meetings to keep me from tapping my foot or being distracted by something else when I am on Zoom. Great addition to your standing work station.

I've finally found something that keeps me active and moving while at work. My low back feels more at ease and my hips more mobile. Even my ankles felt stronger from the arches being engaged. I love the MoveMate!

The movemate had been an excellent addition to my cube. I like using it as a foot massager/fidget toy throughout the day and standing/walking on it during meetings and woke watching training videos. Overall it's been fantastic!

Definitely worth the investment, miles ahead of anything on the market

Love this! I like to switch it up during the day and this fits the bill! Fun and helps with my krinkly hip. Bare foot or with shoes its just lovely. I have had for a year use it daily. Great addition to my WFH office

I wasn't really sure what I was looking for but knew that I wanted some kind of balance board that would prevent a static stance whilst working at my standing desk. Movemate seemed to be the perfect solution, as I was also looking for something with a touch of style. I've found that Movemate has significantly helped with stretching the ligaments in my feet and having suffered with Morton's neuroma due to narrow feet. My preference is to use Movemate bare footed to get the full benefit. A great find..well done guys, an excellent design.

I am really pleased with my Movemate. I use it at my standing desk to stay active in my office throughout the day. It is also good to use sitting.

The perfect companion to a stand-up desk! Love the added movement during the day and I feel less 'stiff' after the workday.

I like it! It’s good to help with step count and keep the blood flowing, definitely a great addition for a standing desk.

Like a foot fidget!

Movemate is always under my desk. Even if I don't actively and purposefully use it, just to rest my feet on the board and 'play' is so much better than resting the feet on the ground. Exercises on movemate help me with balance and agility.

Love being able to fidget and move while standing at my desk. Gives me unique ability to just move while standing still

I do not use it as much as I should. It’s been great for my balance and for circulation in my legs.

trying it is adopting it Best investment this year and beautiful wood work

This is a wonderful team of two creative dedicated professionals. The Movemate has been wonderful for my hips after spending years sitting at a desk. I would highly recommend the Movemate to anyone - just to get us moving.

Excellent product. KHOOBAM

Movemate is excellent to fix muscle imbalances and improve flexibility in your lower legs. It helps to make you feel more stable and less prone to pain in your feet, knees, hips, back, neck, and shoulders. It's easy and fun!

As a Certified Ergonomist, I’ve noticed that more people are transitioning to standing desks to help with their posture and reduce their pain while working at a computer for long periods. To help encourage movement, I advocate alternating between sitting and standing every 30 minutes. However, I notice that when people are standing, they often lean onto their desks, shift their weight from one leg to the other, and rest into a hip. These prolonged stances can exert pressure on joints and create imbalances, leading to discomfort and pain. Enter Movemate - an innovative and aesthetically pleasing solution. It eliminates the tendency to lean and helps strengthen the secondary muscles that support your primary muscles. This helps to sustain a more comfortable standing posture and avoid the pain and discomfort of being at a desk all day. I love recommending this product to my clients because it works! I use it myself, and it has helped with my ankle issues and low back pain.

It’s hard to find time to keep my body moving with back-to-back sprint meetings and tasks Especially while I’m still recovering from a ruptured Achilles, movement has been very limited to say the least. But that’s not an excuse for me to sit around and just wait.

I have been using the MoveMate board for 3 months now and haven't left a review yet because I've been debating whether or not to deduct a star due to a minor issue. However, I still really love the product. Anyway, this review is going to be a bit lengthy. I use the MoveMate board to make my home office work healthier and it also increases my productivity by improving my circulation. It took some time to get used to it. At first, I could only use it for half an hour, but now on a good day, I can use it for 3-4 hours. It's mildly demanding on my feet, legs, and posture, but it helps me get in shape. I prefer using it with socks because it provides enough challenge without causing noticeable wear and tear. However, when using it barefoot, the surface is a bit too hard for my liking. But using it barefoot offers a different experience. After a longer barefoot session, walking feels like my toes are gripping into the floor and standing feels like my legs taken roots in the ground. The MoveMate board offers a wide range of movement and standing options, so it never gets boring to use. It's stimulating, but not too much to affect concentration or cause quick fatigue. I found it best to use it at the start of my workday and after lunch break to kickstart my work sessions. According to my colleagues, it's not annoying on video calls even if I wobble a bit on it. Overall, I really like the MoveMate board. It has made me generally more active, improved my work process, and I would recommend it to others. Now, let's talk about the one issue I have encountered. First of all, it's not a deal breaker and it can be resolved, but it's significant enough to deduct a star. When the weather gets hot and humid, the board becomes really loud. It makes a creaking sound like that of a decades-old door. I received it in the middle of summer, so it started to get loud fairly quickly. I contacted customer support, which was an amazing experience by the way. They were quick, polite, and helpful (kudos to Maya!). I initially inquired about the tools needed to take it apart so I could lubricate it, but they went the extra mile by arranging for a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement developed the same loud creaking issue quickly. Then, I figured out which hex key to use, took it apart, applied a mix of wax and oil on the wood between the washers, and it was better than new with no noise at all... for a few months until the next heat wave. I repeated the process and it's good again. I'm not complaining about the maintenance, as it's somewhat expected from a wooden product and I don't mind it. However, the maintenance is not mentioned in the product description or manual, and based on our communication, the engineering team seems to be unaware of this issue and they didn't provide me with the answer to my original enquiry about which tools I need to handle it myself. Hence, I'm deducting one star. In conclusion, I love the ergonomic features of the MoveMate board and I use it every day with satisfaction. However, this version requires recurring maintenance and there is room for improvement in the production process.

Movemate is great. It takes a little while to get used to it, but it beats the only real competitor (the Gymba) by a mile. Truly an innovative product that defines a new class of ergonomic balance boards.