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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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Lori Van D.
Excellent program to help manage pain in back, hips, and hip flexors. The easy-to-follow daily lessons provide modifications/regressions/progressions, and prevent one from getting discouraged. I was impressed by the amount of pain relief I received during the initial one-week trial, so I signed up. I'm very happy with the results, and I am continuing to review and progress through the alumni program.
Patricia
This program has helped me more than any other program I’ve attempted to use over the past 10 years since my labrum tear. I did improve with the other programs and things I did. But, this program took me to another level and helped me realize that I didn’t work on my core enough, which is why I was staying stagnant. Just in a month I was able to do 1 leg glute bridge that I never in a million years thought I would get there. Definitely recommend this program. It’s worth it. The support you get , the videos, and if you really do the work, will help you. Thank you Core Balance Training
Glen E.
Great course but ultimately a rip off as customers are NOT allowed to view the videos they have paid for after canceling. I understand that by cancelling I forfeit the mentoring features. But to block the videos I have previously viewed and PAID for? One word for that: shady.
Reply from Core Balance TrainingJan 9, 2025
Hi Glen, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We completely understand your frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify our approach and improve how we communicate important details about the program. Our course is a movement retraining program designed to help you achieve healthier, pain-free movement. The exercises are not meant to be a lifelong routine, but rather a stepping stone—teaching you how to apply the core movement principles to your daily life. Once your body has been retrained, the goal is for you to maintain those changes independently. We do not offer lifetime access to the lessons because they are directly tied to ongoing support, which includes email guidance, live Q&As with Dr. Ryan, and personalized feedback. This membership-based model allows us to continue providing high-quality, individualized care throughout your journey, ensuring you have the attention and resources you need to succeed and move forward confidently—without requiring continual access to the course itself. We do offer an alumni discount after the completion of the program if you'd like to continue your journey. The Alumni Membership provides ongoing access to the modules and exercise videos, so you can review and refine the material as long as you need to feel confident. Additionally, I want to let you know that you can download the Daily Warm-up Flow from Module 3. This includes exercises from the first three modules. There is also a Maintenance Flow available for download in the Module 11, Day 5 lesson. These flows are excellent tools to keep practicing and reinforcing what you've learned. I also want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously. We’re committed to improving how we communicate our pricing and membership model. We already share this information in multiple places—on the checkout page, the pricing page, the Welcome email, and the FAQ page—but we’ll continue looking for more ways and/or places to ensure our students are fully informed before they sign up. Our goal is to make sure there are no surprises and that everyone has a clear understanding of how the program works. While we understand that you may have hoped for continued access after canceling, our intention is to equip you with the tools and confidence to move forward independently, maintaining your progress beyond the program. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We’re always here to support you. Best regards, Austie with CBT UPDATE: Since posting my initial response, Core Balance Training has introduced a Lifetime Membership option. This new membership tier provides lifetime access to all course materials, updates, and ongoing support from the team, ensuring that students like you can continue your learning journey and refine your practice long after completing the course. This addition was made in response to valuable customer feedback like yours, as our team wanted to offer more options for different needs. While this option may not be necessary for everyone, it's there to provide additional flexibility for those who prefer lifetime access and ongoing support.
Barbara
At the age of 61, I slowly but surely found myself almost incapable of doing the things I love… working on projects, whether it be painting, staining, or gardening, and especially picking up and playing with my 3 young grandsons, only to find almost everything I did was excruciatingly painful. Just the thought of living 20+ years in that pain was almost as debilitating as the pain itself. I read numerous articles and researched the internet for causes and treatments, of which there was a litany of information. I tried chiropractic care and was eventually told it was a “female issue” most likely something to do with my kidneys. It was about that time that I noticed Core Balance Training frequently showing up on my Facebook feed and decided to do a little research into it. The first thing that struck me is that I wasn’t the only person having this specific pain, but most importantly, there was a way to correct the problem. Ultimately, I signed up because, what the heck, it couldn’t get any worse, right? The first few weeks were actually very frustrating for me because I was hoping for fast results, and I thought the program was moving too slowly. By week 3, I decided to trust the process, realizing that the pain didn’t develop overnight and therefore, wouldn’t disappear overnight. After week 4, I started to notice small improvements and realized the significance of moving at the program’s pace. At the end of the 2nd month, I was definitely feeling the benefits and was I looking forward to the challenges of the daily emails. I have just finished my third month (complete with certificate!) and am back doing so many of the things I love. Am I completely pain-free? No. But I feel I am well on my way! The thought of living 20+ years is no longer daunting, in fact, I look forward to it. And I absolutely love crawling on the flood, picking up, and playing with my 3 grandsons again! Thank you, Dr. Peebles!
Brad K.
Core Balance Training has helped me reduce, and nearly eliminate, my sciatic pain that has been a significant factor in the previous 13 years. I have definitely become more aware of how I use, and how to better use, my body to not only avoid further damage but to minimize the damage already done. The program is definitely worth a try.
Steve
I learned how to engage my core correctly.
Nathan
Im 36 years old and started to slowly develop lower back pain when I was 34 years old. I have stage 2 spondylolisthesis on my L4 and L5 and early stages of arthritis in my Si joints. I was in a lot of pain and was on the verge of getting back surgery. I started researching a holistic treatment for my back since I really didn’t want surgery at such a young age. I traveled to Mexico for stem cell therapy and PRP. The treatment did help but I was still not 100% and still in pain. Shortly after I discovered CBT. I really liked the program. The daily videos I found very useful. I enjoyed learning new exercises, learning about my condition, how to relieve pain, how to strengthen my core, and how to perfect my form on a day to day basis at work. The way Ryan explains the posterior pelvic tilt should be taught in schools. Overall I recommend this program to anyone. I thought the price was a bit steep but there’s no price I wouldn’t pay to feel better. Hopefully more ppl discover this program and the price can be dramatically reduced.
sharon N.
I have severe stenosis, DDD, budging discs and an alphabet soup of back disorders. This program is definitely the best way to heal back problems without injections, medications and surgery. I have been able to get back so much of my life! Dr. Peebles allows you to progress as your body adapts and improves. So amazing!
