A balance disc cushion is a piece of fitness equipment that is used to help strengthen and tone the core muscles. It can be used as a part of an exercise routine as well as a way to help burn calories and engage the core muscles while the user is in a seated position. For this reason, a balance disc cushion is often used by people who want to be able to improve their fitness while seated at a desk. This is a benefit for people who have professions that keep them from getting much exercise during the course of a day.

Many people use a balance disc cushion instead of an exercise or fitness ball, which are also used to offer the same sort of benefits to people who are maintaining a seated position for long periods of time. The benefit of a balance disc cushion is that it is much smaller than an exercise ball or a fitness ball. Furthermore, a balance disc cushion is portable so it can be easily taken from location to location. Some are even small enough to fit easily into a tote bag.

It is common for a balance disc cushion to support quite a bit of weight. In fact, some models can even withstand up to 350 pounds (about 160 kilograms). While sitting on a balance disc cushion in a chair, the muscles in the abdomen, the muscles in the lower back, and the muscles surrounding the spine are all challenged. Sitting on the cushion can improve posture in addition to working all of these muscle groups. In addition to being used while sitting in a chair, a balance disc cushion can also be used for a number of fitness exercises. The kinds of exercises for which it is used usually are exercises for balance and strength training.

Most balance disc cushion models are made out of plastic and are kept firm via inflation. As such, they generally come with a pump so that the cushion can be inflated for optimal use as needed. Many of them also come with an instructional brochure or book that includes information about how to get the best benefits our of the cushion and how to use it safely and effectively. This piece of fitness equipment is rather affordable. Most models are sold at a retail price that is between $10 USD (US Dollars) and $20 USD.