Just as endurance or strength are important components of fitness for the bike, there are a number of other elements that need be included to make a whole athlete. Our bet is that balance is one that you haven't paid much attention to, have you? Proprioception, or your ability to recognize body position and balance plays a large role in your ability to move around the bike. If you want a good example of why this is important, just shut your eyes for a second and imagine James Stewart scrubbing hard over a jump... Go ahead, shut your eyes. We'll wait.

Ok, if you've pictured this correctly, James is all the way off the side of the bike, hanging off the machine. Think Stewi has good balance? Bet your bottom end, son. He does.

This is why we are recommending that you take a look at Indo Boards Balance Trainer. Starting at just $95 it may be one of the cheapest and most beneficial pieces of fitness equipment you own. We promise that this thing won't end up in the basement with that Ab Hurricane machine you bought in the 90's.

More information? www.indoboard.com