Training provider Academy of Exercise Studies (AES) has become the first UK company to add Indo Board courses to its offering.

Indo Board is a balance trainer that was created by American surfer Hunter Joslin in 1975.

The Indo Board consists of a wooden deck placed upon a specially molded plastic roller.

AES, launched in 2010 by Liam Johnson and Helen Wilson, is offering exercise professionals the opportunity to get to grips with the Indo training kit as part of its diploma programme.

Johnson said: "The Indo Board course is currently going through the endorsement process at Skillsactive, once this is completed we will be running Indo Board courses throughout the UK and pioneering its use in the UK fitness industry.

"As yet a handful of gyms stock the equipment in the UK but as more and more personal trainers use the product its commercial use will significantly rise."

During the eight week diploma programme, delegates will achieve a total of nine qualifications: level 2 certificate in gym instruction; level 3 certificate in personal training; indoor group cycling; studio based circuits; first aid for appointed persons; kettlebell training; advanced postural analysis; exercise for pre and post natal clients; and the Indo Board trainer.