Meta Information
ID:hackeysack
Name:Hackeysack
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- Footbag
Active Compound
null
Intervention Type
exercise_and_sports
Delivery
Route:
none
Scope:
- systemic
Regulatory Status
- unregulated
Indication
Focus:
healthspan
Description:
A form of light-to-moderate intensity exercise focused on coordination, balance, and proprioception, contributing to overall physical fitness and neuromuscular health.
Typical Protocol
- Engage in 15-30 minute sessions, 2-4 times per week.
- Focus on maintaining continuous play, either solo or with others, as a form of active recovery or warm-up.
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
5
High Cost:
20
Cost Type:
equipment
Description:
One-time purchase of a footbag; costs are minimal and non-recurring.
Summary
Hackeysack is a sport involving kicking a small beanbag (footbag) to keep it from hitting the ground. As a form of exercise, it enhances proprioception, balance, coordination, and agility. It provides low-to-moderate intensity cardiovascular stimulation and strengthens lower body muscles, contributing to neuromuscular fitness and potentially reducing fall risk with age.
Purpose
Improves balance, coordination, and agility through light exercise.
Card Summary
A low-impact sport that enhances balance, coordination, and agility, contributing to neuromuscular fitness and providing light cardiovascular exercise.
Drug Class
null
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
4.2
Justification:
Provides targeted benefits for balance, coordination, and agility, but lacks comprehensive fitness impact.
Evidence
Grade:
B
Score:
5.5
Justification:
Strong evidence for components like balance training, but limited direct research on Hackeysack.
Safety
Score:
1.5
Justification:
Very low risk of injury, primarily minor sprains or strains from missteps.
Flags
- Risk of ankle or knee sprains, especially on uneven surfaces.
- Individuals with pre-existing joint instability should exercise caution.
Verdict
A fun, low-cost way to improve balance and coordination.
Qualifier
exercise_and_sports
Created
2026-05-09T16:43:18.445586Z
Ai Model
Gemini 2.5 Pro (High)