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Core Balance Training4.8Honesty, pricing, process and quality scores appear once 5 customers have rated them.
Dedicated to reversing the causes of lower back pain, Core Balance Training is an online program that uses core activation and movement retraining to help people improve posture and escape the back pain cycle. Students first learn how to activate the spinal support muscles of their deep core by connecting to their 'Core Anchors', then how to apply that connection to movement. Students are guided through a system of core-based movement, resulting in a healthy core connection and supported spine in activities of daily life.Core Balance Training was founded in 2016 by Dr. Ryan Peebles, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has committed over 20 years to better understanding and reversing the root causes of chronic lower back pain. After overcoming his personal struggles with back problems, Dr. Ryan now guides others to get out of pain.The 12-week program can be completed by all ages and fitness levels. It begins with simple core-based movements, progressing to functional and complex movements over a 3 month period. All movements become healthy for the spine, allowing students to return to higher level activities, such as fitness and sport without pain. Other outcomes are improved function and reduced or eliminated lower back pain. Because the solution focuses on education and movement retraining, the results of Core Balance Training are typically lifelong.
Core Balance Training (corebalancetraining.com) has 374 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Melissa
Excellent program. I have had multiple severe back issues for over 25 years. This program is absolutely helping me to regain my core strength, and is helping to significantly reduce my back pain. I’ve graduated from the program, and am keeping my membership, to continue to grow and progress. I do the exercises daily. keep pushing through every day and will continue to. Thank you Dr. Peebles, for creating this life changing program.
Mark
This is an expert-guided, encouraging, realistic and universally applicable program. The approach is founded in science and taught in a well-designed, adult education format. I have benefited from this program with greatly decreased back and leg pain, improved core and hip strength and flexibility and overall fitness and mental well-being. I found the course to build concepts that, at first, I found a little slow but now see the intent behind the pace of the program. Now, four months in, the program has become 20-30 minutes to start my day.
Kathleen
Very helpful and I would recommend this program to alleviate back pain.
Lisa
I was a little leary about trying an online class like this but I am so glad I did! I had had been suffering with lower back pain for 2 years. I had been to PT, 3 different chiropractors, massage therapy and had SI injections and nothing except the injections worked but I knew that was temporary and I needed a permenant fix. Well, this is fixing it. I am probably 85% pain free. I know I just need to keep up the exercises and I will continue to improve the rest of the way. The videos were so easy to follow. Some of the movements took me a few days to figure out the proper way to move. I didn't rush it like Dr. Ryan suggested and that really helped to not hurt myself. I had a couple of set backs but I recovered quickly. I would recommend this class to anyone who is having chronic back pain. It works! Thank you so much Core Balance Training!
Denise R.
This was by far the best thing I ever purchased from watching an ad on social media! This program teaches us to re-connect with our deep core muscles, and keep them activated, relieving low back pain from years of bad posture, sitting too much, etc. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's not a quick fix, but I think the lessons I've learned and the habits I developed will greatly improve my quality of life, going forward. You do need to commit to doing the work - if you do, you'll be glad you did!
Eytan
CBT was a game changer for my chronic on again off again on again back pain due to a slipped disc. Recommend 110%. The program is built intelligently, easy to follow and most importantly delivers. I’m on the right path now and so happy with the program. Thank you.
Amy N.
I wish I could share zero stars. This company is proud that they will offer a 1 month refund and no more. The fact is, just as others have said above... you do not get downloads until you have completed the program which takes hundreds of dollars over time. You pay $99 a month just to learn simple ideas about slow reverse planks and core engagement. Not rocket science here. Further you can't see any days ahead except the days you have unlocked and before....basically preventing you from learning the program until you check in and unlock. Oh wait, and you camt unlock the next days until you have passed a day. The control of this is manipulating as you look forward to getting your next learning session, but if you miss it for any reason... you get behind. That seems no problem until you realize they charge you again in the meantime for being a member, even if you cant unlock the entire first months worth of material you already paid for. 2 months in and if you weren't able to do it everyday, you dont get your money's worth. God forbid, like me, you are stupid enough to think you'll catch up. No because you are already behind. The lock out feature prevents you from moving any further until time has passed. This is what I call a real scam. How can you have a membership for a product that you have locks on?? Either give a months worth or dont, but dont take money for information that hasn't been disseminated!
Reply from Core Balance TrainingApr 26, 2025
Hi Amy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear the program didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify some of the concerns you raised. Program Structure & Unlocking Lessons: The program is intentionally designed so that each lesson builds on the previous one, helping you progress safely and effectively while giving you the highest chance of long-term success. While a new lesson becomes available each day of your membership, you’ll need to complete the prior lesson to unlock the next. If you miss days, you are not penalized—your lessons accumulate, and you can catch up anytime. For example, if you’ve been enrolled for two months, you have access to two months’ worth of content, ready to complete at your own pace for as long as your membership is active. Access to Downloads: Downloadable material is available in Module 3, just two weeks into the program—not after completing the entire course. Refund Policy: Our 30-day refund policy is clearly stated at checkout, in onboarding, and on our website. We aim to treat all members fairly and supportively. Program Content & Value: This program is about far more than reverse planks. It’s a comprehensive system based on biomechanics and neuroplasticity, created to help people relieve pain, rebuild proper movement patterns, and regain confidence in their bodies. Our approach is based on Dr. Ryan’s clinical expertise as well as his personal recovery from years of chronic back pain. We regret that your experience left you feeling disappointed. Our goal is to be clear, consistent, and supportive at every step. We’ll continue to improve based on feedback like yours and wish you all the best on your healing journey. Best Regards, Austie with CBT
Les
Can be done in your own home on your own schedule.
