The GIBBON Journal
Training, education, guides and news for every age and level. Pick a topic, learn something new and get on the board.
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? Two-time Olympian and Swiss record holder Daria Nauer, now 60, explains why balance is a key to healthy aging, how body and mind work together, and why it’s never too late to s...
New to balance training?
Exercises and routines for your SlackBoard, SlackRack and more.
You don't need a full workout to use your SLACKBOARD more often. Discover 7 simple moments in your day, from coffee breaks to family time, where a ...
Working from home can drain your focus and energy. These six simple breaks help you reset your body and mind without leaving your desk.
Rainy days can be surprisingly fun. These five indoor activity ideas turn your living room into a playground, a dance floor, and a balance-training...
How balance works, why it matters and what the research says.
Standing on one leg, hopping, catching yourself when you wobble: simple skills that matter a lot for growing up. Practitioner Anja Talboys uses the...
Over 10 hours a day: that's how long people in Germany sit on a workday. Physiotherapist Caroline Kaeding explains what too little movement does to...
Why does a Swiss PE teacher start every lesson on a SlackBoard? Philip Schüppach shares how balance training calms kids down, strengthens their ank...
Product guides, setup help and getting started.
Whether you are stepping onto a slackline for the first time or looking to level up your tricks, this guide walks you through every GIBBON option, ...
Balance, bouncing and a moment of calm: here's what the SlackBoard does for kids, plus easy tips to turn it from a toy in the corner into part of e...
Choosing between a Single Line or Double Line SLACKBOARD is more than a setup decision. It defines how you train balance, stability, and confidence...
Peer-reviewed study
In an 8-week UCLA study, people who trained on a double-line SlackBoard improved their balance more than those who trained with conventional training tools.
3×
bigger gain in dynamic balance
2×
more steadiness on an unstable surface
4×
more backward-diagonal reach
Median change after 8 weeks, SlackBoard training vs conventional balance training.
