From Footrest to Full-Body Workout with an Exercise Slant Board. Level Up Your Fitness: Easy, Intermediate, and Challenging Exercises with the SpaceSave Ergo Adjustable Footrest and Slant Board The SpaceSave Ergo Adjustable Foot Rest and Exercise Slant Board isn't just a footrest-it's a compact, multi-functional tool for stretching, strengthening, and improving mobility. With its ergonomic design and adjustable angles, it transforms into a powerful tool for improving posture, circulation, flexibility, and strength - whether you're working at your desk or looking for an efficient home workout. If you're looking for simple movement while working or a more intense full-body workout, this guide groups exercises into Easy, Intermediate, and Challenging levels to suit all fitness abilities.
Easy Level: Get Moving with Gentle Activation
Perfect for those new to exercise, recovering from an injury, or seeking to improve circulation while sitting or standing.
1. Seated Ankle Pumps
- Sit comfortably and place both feet on the board.
- Rock your feet back and forth, lifting heels and then toes.
- Boosts circulation and prevents stiffness, especially for desk workers.
2. Calf Stretch
- Stand on the slant board with both feet flat.
- Lean forward slightly while keeping your heels down.
- Helps reduce tight calves and improves lower leg flexibility.
- Vary incline depending on flexibility
3. Spine and Leg Stretch
- Stand on the slant board (vary incline depending on flexibility).
- Bend forward to touch your toes.
- Slowly raise and lower one heel after the other
- Encourages ankle mobility and lengthens spine and increases leg flexibility.
4. Posture-Boosting Stretch
- Sit with feet on the board and engage your core.
- Maintain an upright position for 30 seconds, then relax.
- Supports spinal alignment and posture improvement.
5. Standing Hamstring Stretch
- Place one foot on the slant board at a comfortable incline.
- Keep your leg straight and hinge forward at the hips.
- Stretches the back of your thigh and relieves tension from prolonged sitting.
Intermediate Level: Strengthen and Stabilize
For those who want to build strength, balance, and flexibility without high impact.
6. Heel Raises Forward
- Stand with your heels on the board and toes off the edge.
- Raise and lower your heels slowly, engaging your calves.
- Strengthens lower legs and improves balance.
7. Heel Raises Reverse
- Stand on the board with toes on the incline and heels off.
- Lift your heels and lower them slowly.
- Strengthens shins and improves ankle stability.
8. Wall Sits with Foot Support
- Lean against a wall with feet on the slant board.
- Lower into a squat position and hold for 30-60 seconds.
- Engages thighs, glutes, and core.
9. Single-Leg Balancing
- Stand on the board with one foot and hold your balance for 30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat.
- Improves ankle stability and overall balance.
10. Push-Ups
- Place both hands on the slant board with knees either bent or legs straight.
- Slower bend and straighten arms.
- Strengthens upper body and core.
Challenging Level: Elevate Your Workout
For those ready to take it up a notch with strength-building and coordination drills.
11. Squats on a Decline
- Stand on the slant board and perform bodyweight squats.
- Enhances quad and glute activation while improving knee alignment.
12. Core-Engaging Leg Lifts
- Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair and place feet on the board.
- Lift one leg at a time while engaging your core.
- Strengthens lower abdominals and improves balance.
13. Lunges
- Step back into a lunge with your front foot on the slant board.
- Lower knee to the floor.
- Change over in a fluid movement.
- To add a degree of difficulty, add weights.
- Deepens hip flexor stretch and improves leg strength and fitness.
14. Single Leg Squat
- Stand on the slant board with toes facing downwards
- Stretch one leg forward and bend knees slowly up and down.
- Add weights to increase difficulty.
- Improves balance and enhances thigh and lower leg endurance.
15. Full-Body Dynamic Circuit
- Combine above exercises, eg squats, lunges, heel raises, and single-leg balancing into a 5-minute circuit.
- Enhances endurance, strength, and flexibility in one routine.
Relaxation
At the end of the day, sit on your sofa and use the SpaceSave Ergo Adjustable Footrest to put your feet up and enjoy a chilled evening.
Final Thoughts
The SpaceSave Ergo Adjustable Footrest and Exercise Slant Board offers limitless ways to stay active, whether at your desk or in a home workout. Choose exercises based on your fitness level and progress at your own pace. Movement is key-stay consistent, challenge yourself, and enjoy the benefits of an ergonomic and fitness-friendly lifestyle!About SpaceSave: SpaceSave is a South African company specializing in space-saving furniture that is there when you need it and gives you back your space when you don't. We have created a market-leading niche in the exciting area of addressing furniture needs in space-constrained homes. Our multi-purpose, multi-functional designs reduce environmental impact and are proudly made in South Africa.Get R150 OFF when you purchase the SpaceSave Adjustable Footrest. FREE Shipping within South Africa, when you buy 2 or more! Use the coupon code below on check-out:
