Wobble cushions can be great for a variety of different exercises—and they can even make simple activities, like sitting or standing, more challenging. “Start by standing on a wobble cushion with both feet, trying to simply maintain balance,” Helen M. Ryan, CPT, a California-based personal trainer, says. You can use a wall or sturdy piece of furniture to steady yourself as needed. Then, release the wall or piece of furniture. “Slowly remove your extra help and try to maintain a strong level foot for, say, 30 seconds,” Malek recommends. And if you want to make things even more challenging, you can try shifting your weight back and forth on the cushion, Ryan says. Once you’re more comfortable with your wobble cushion, you can use it to tackle more complicated exercises. “Wobble cushions can be a useful tool for all kinds of exercises, such as lunges, push-ups, V-sits, bird dogs, donkey kicks, and bridges,” Ryan says. Malek recommends working your way up to single-leg balancing exercises over time. You can also challenge your core by sitting on the wobble cushion and trying not to touch the ground with your hands or feet. “Try sitting on it. Then play ‘the floor is lava,’” says Haapenen. “This is a great balance move for the core.”