PRx Balance Pad Review
Updated July 2025 with my 1-month review · First tested July 2025 · 1 video
My score: 4 out of 5
This is a balance and stability pad, and I got it for my mom. My parents are 70, and I wanted her to have a way to strengthen her legs and work on her stability. I tested it myself, in shoes and out of shoes, and I was pretty impressed by how unstable it is. It's not something you lift heavy on. All I have is a one-month video, so this is early.
Buy it if
- Buy it if you want to work on balance and single-leg stability.
- Buy it if you have a parent who needs to work on balance.
- Buy it if you train barefoot and want a textured surface.
Skip it if
- Skip it if you want a lifting platform. This isn't one.
- Skip it if you want a long-term review. All I have so far is one month.
"I was pretty impressed by how unstable it can be."Me, at the 1-month mark
Before you buy
My two gripes
Not for lifting
It's a stability tool. If you expect it to double as a lifting platform, you'll be disappointed.
Only one month so far
I haven't done a long-term follow-up on it yet.
Watch the videos
Every video I've made on it
Newest on top.
Why I got it for my mom
Why balance work matters more the older you get, what the pad is like to stand on, and the specs.
Questions I get
Who is it for?
Anybody who wants to work on balance. I got it for my mom, who's 70, but I think it's worth doing no matter how old you are.
Is it actually unstable?
Yes. I tried it in shoes and out of shoes and it really does add instability.
How big is it?
15 inches by 17 inches and 2 1/2 inches thick.
Can you lift heavy on it?
No. Use it for balance and stability work, which is what it's built for.
Specs
| Size | 15 x 17 x 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Material | Thermoplastic elastomer |
| Surface | Textured, good for barefoot |
| Color | Blue |
From the blog
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The long version
My full PRx Balance Pad review
Who this is for
The PRx Balance Pad is a stability tool. It's for balance work, single-leg work and that kind of training. It is not something you lift heavy on.
I think it's one of the most underrated things you can add to a home gym, and it matters more the older you get.
Why we got it
This pad is in my parents' home gym, and I got it for my mom. My parents are 70, and at that age balance can be a bit of an issue.
For my mom it's more than that. She's 70, and her balance isn't what it used to be. What I wanted was a way for her to strengthen her legs and work on her stability, so she's giving herself the best fighting chance she can.
What it's like to stand on
I tested it myself, and I was pretty impressed by how unstable it can be. I did it in shoes and out of shoes, and it really does add some instability.
Balance isn't a huge issue for me yet. But I'm looking forward to training on it with single leg squats and things like that, and working up from there.
The specs
It's 15 inches by 17 inches and 2 1/2 inches thick. It's made of a thermoplastic elastomer, and it comes in blue.
The surface is textured, which makes it good for barefoot training. PRx says it's designed to help with strength and balance and to add instability to your exercises.
Why balance work is worth doing
I think this is a great thing to work on no matter how old you are. The small stuff, balance, stability and control, makes you stronger in your other lifts. You're more solid when you go to catch a clean or something like that.
So it's not only for my mom. It's just that she's the one who needs it most.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you want to work on balance and single-leg stability, or if you have a parent who needs to. It's a small piece and it's cheap for what it is.
Skip it if you want something to lift on. And know that all I have is a one-month video. I haven't done a long-term follow-up on it yet.
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