DE102016123528A1 - Training device for performing balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device (01) for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises with a body (02), which has a flat upper side (10) and a convex underside (20, 21), wherein the underside ( 20) is in contact with a bottom and / or a horizontal surface, wherein the body (02) is integrally formed and by means of the convex underside (20, 21) is movable about a plurality of spatial axes.

Description

The invention relates to a training device for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises according to the preamble of claim 1.

Performing physical and / or physical exercises to develop, improve and / or strengthen the muscles, circulation and / or agility of a user is becoming increasingly popular. Therefore, it is not surprising that the prior art, a variety of different training devices for performing such exercises is known.

The training devices known from the prior art are characterized by a multi-part construction comprising a base plate on which a user is located for carrying out the exercises, and a convexly configured support arranged below the base plate. By means of the support, the training device is in contact with a floor and / or a horizontal surface. In addition, the support is designed in such a way that the entire exercise device is deflected substantially in one direction when carrying out the exercises, as a result of which the development, improvement and / or strengthening of the musculature, the circulation and / or the mobility of the user can be achieved. The type of deflection is predetermined by the shape and / or position of the support below the base plate of the training device. For example, in this context, the yoga exercise board according to the patent US 8,734,308 B1 to call. However, such training devices have the disadvantage that a deflection is possible only about a spatial axis.

Furthermore, from the prior art training devices comprising a two-part structure comprising a base plate and arranged below the base plate, convexly configured support known with which a deflection of the training device when performing the exercises to several spatial axes is possible. However, such training devices have the disadvantage that they are not suitable for meditation and / or yoga exercises due to the shape and / or size of their base plate, especially since these exercises require a correspondingly sized base plate. In addition, the angle of deflection of such exercise equipment is often so steep or so flat, so they are not suitable for meditation and / or yoga exercises.

For the performance of physical and / or physical exercises, it is further known from the prior art to arrange on the underside of a base plate several conditions for substantially free movement of the training device. Such an embodiment of a training device has proved to be disadvantageous because the required for the implementation of balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises deflection of the exercise board to several spatial axes is either too shallow or too steep.

There is therefore a great need for a training device for the reliable and targeted development, improvement and / or strengthening of the musculature, the mobility, the circulation and / or the movement coordination, by means of which the desired goals can be achieved while achieving a maximum training effect. It is further desired that the exerciser be easy to transport, build and / or maintain. In addition, the training device should be stable, and have a size which makes it possible to perform exercises, especially balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises, in all conceivable positions. Moreover, the exercise machine should be inexpensive to manufacture, durable and easy to use. The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a training device for performing balancing, meditation and / or yoga exercises to overcome the above difficulties and to improve especially the applicability on the part of a user, as well as the training effect to be achieved.

This object is achieved in a surprisingly simple but effective manner by a training device for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises according to the teaching of independent claim 1.

According to the invention, a training device for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises with a body is proposed, which has a flat upper side and a convex lower side. The underside is in contact with a bottom and / or a horizontal surface. The training device is characterized in that the body is integrally formed and by means of the convex underside is movable about a plurality of spatial axes.

The training device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that a user for performing balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises is partially or completely on the flat top of the body, for example by the user stands on the top, is kneeling, sitting and / or supported. When the exercises are actively carried out, the convex underside of the body causes the exerciser to move about several spatial axes, which is such that Musculature, muscular responsiveness, speed and / or strength of muscle contraction, joints, circulation, mobility, and / or motor coordination are optimally developed, improved, and / or strengthened. This is because the user applies a counterforce to the movement of the exerciser. At the same time, the training device is suitable for the passive performance of balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises which require a holding and / or rest position of the user. This is due to the fact that it allows the exercise device due to the configuration of the convex bottom trained to keep the exerciser while performing the exercises in a rest position.

The term "exercise device" refers to a device and / or a tool for performing and / or exercising physical exercises. According to the invention, the training device for performing the exercises on a body with a flat top on which the user is located. For example, it is conceivable that the user stands on top, is kneeling, sitting and / or supported, so that the top forms a standing, lying, kneeling, sitting and / or supporting surface in the execution of the exercises ,

Furthermore, it has been recognized as essential to the invention that the body has a convex underside, wherein the underside is in contact with a bottom and / or a horizontal surface. The convexity of the bottom can have any shape which causes instability of the training device in use by a user located on the top. This means that the convex underside of the body when performing exercises by a user allows movement and / or tilting of the training device in all directions. Preferably, the training device is free to move around several spatial axes. Even more preferably, the mobility is a tilting, rolling and / or weighing movement of the training device.

In the context of the invention, it has been recognized as essential that the movement of the training device to several spatial axes is not too strong to allow the passive performance of exercises in a holding and / or rest position of the user. At the same time, the movement of the exerciser around several spatial axes is not too weak to achieve a maximum training effect. This is known to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the convex formation is such that optimal development, improvement and / or strengthening of the musculature, the responsiveness of the muscles, the speed and / or the strength of muscle contraction, joints, circulation, mobility and / or movement coordination of the user is reachable. Furthermore, the convex design is preferably such that it is possible to keep the training device in a rest position during the performance of the exercises. The term "rest position" refers to a position of the training device, in which it is deflected so that there is no noticeable and / or significant deflection of the training device for the user.

The term "exercise" in the context of the invention relates to a sporting and / or physical exercise of the user, such as balance, meditation, Bewegungskoordations-, relaxation, gymnastics, rehabilitation, fitness and / or yoga exercises, by means of which a Variety of physical features can be developed, improved and / or strengthened, such as the musculature, the responsiveness of the muscles, the speed and / or strength of muscle contraction, the joints, the circulation, the mobility and / or the motion coordination. It is conceivable that the training device for performing the exercises by a user himself or together with an assistant, such as a doctor, a therapist and / or a coach, is used. By means of the assistant, the training device can be used for example for a therapeutic and / or fitness-oriented application, by means of which the exercises to support the treatment method, therapy and / or fitness of the user are feasible. Such exercises are preferably active and / or passive feasible. For example, the "active implementation" refers to an exercise in movement of the body, wherein a "passive execution" refers to an exercise in a hold and / or rest position of the user. This is known to a person skilled in the art. Such exercises are characterized by the fact that they are holistic sports and / or physical exercises, which can be performed in all conceivable positions of the user. Such positions of the user are, for example, standing, for example, on one or two hands and / or one or both feet, lying down, for example in abdominal, lateral and / or supine position, kneeling, sitting, in support, for example in push-up , and / or a mixture thereof feasible.

To realize a maximum training effect and the desired goals with regard to the reliable and targeted development, improvement and / or strengthening of the musculature, mobility, circulation and / or coordination of movement, it has been recognized as essential that the training device is dimensioned accordingly. That is, the exercise device has a corresponding length, width and / or height to holistic sport and / or physical exercises of the Allow user in all conceivable positions, such as equally standing, lying, kneeling, sitting and / or supported position and / or a mixture thereof. In this way, the training device allows the implementation of holistic exercises and / or individual exercises.

Within the scope of the invention, a human and / or an animal is conceivable as a user, whereby there is no restriction with regard to the size, age, weight and / or training state of the user.

Furthermore, it has been recognized as essential that the body of the training device is formed in one piece. This offers the advantage that the training device is stable, so that it is suitable for all users regardless of their size, age, weight and / or training state. Furthermore, a one-piece training device is easy to transport and can be used directly without necessary installation and / or further preparations. This leads to a considerable time savings. By means of the training device according to the invention is therefore advantageously a reliable, easy to install and stable way to effectively and sustainably improve the mobility, circulation and / or coordination of movement, and the development, improvement and / or strengthening of the muscles and / or Reach joints.

Advantageous developments of the invention, which can be implemented individually or in combination, are shown in the subclaims.

In one development of the invention, it is conceivable that the upper side and / or the lower side are designed to be non-slip, non-slip and / or slip-resistant, for example by selecting a corresponding material and / or by means of a coating. This embodiment provides a high degree of safety in the application of the training device, since reliable slipping and / or slipping on the part of the user and / or on the floor and / or the horizontal surface is prevented. In addition, it requires no additional securing means, such as a non-slip mat, so that the training device according to the invention is simple and directly applicable.

In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable that the upper side and / or the underside is designed antiviral, antibacterial and / or antimycotic, for example by selecting a corresponding material and / or by means of a coating. In this way, it is ensured that the training device meets additional requirements hygienic requirements and / or provisions that this example can be safely used by different users.

It is also conceivable that the convex design of the underside extends substantially over the entire length and / or substantially over the entire width of the body. The term "substantially" means, if possible, almost completely or completely over the entire length and / or width of the underside. This refinement is particularly advantageous, since in this way an improvement in the movement of the training device about a plurality of spatial axes, in particular the tilting, rolling and / or weighing movement, occurs. The improvement of these movements leads to a strengthening of the training effect.

In yet another embodiment, it is conceivable that the convex formation has a radius of at least 1.00 m in the longitudinal direction of the body and / or a radius of at least 0.10 m in the transverse direction of the body. The radius in the longitudinal direction of the body is preferably at least 1.00 m, at least 1.50 m, at least 2.00 m, at least 2.50 m, at least 3.00 m, at least 3.50 m, at least 4.00 m, at least 4.50 m, at least 5.00 m, at least 5.50 m, at least 6.00 m, at least 6.50 m, at least 7.00 m, at least 7.50 m, at least 8.00 m, at least 8 , 50 m, at least 9.00 m, at least 9.50 m, at least 10.00 m, at least 10.50 m, at least 11.00 m, at least 11.50 m, at least 12.00 m, at least 12.50 m, at least 13.00 m, at least 13.50 m, at least 14.00 m, at least 14.50 m, at least 15.00 m, at least 15.50 m, at least 16.00 m, at least 16.50 m, at least 17.00 m, at least 17.50 m, at least 18.00 m, at least 18.50 m, at least 19.00 m, at least 19.50 m, at least 20.0 m or more. The radius in the transverse direction of the body is preferably at least 0.10 m, at least 0.15 m, at least 0.20 m, at least 0.25 m, at least 0.30 m, at least 0.35 m, at least 0.40 m, at least 0.45 m, at least 0.50 m, at least 0.55 m, at least 0.60 m, at least 0.65 m, at least 0.70 m, at least 0.75 m, at least 0.80 m, at least 0 , 85 m, at least 0.90 m, at least 0.95 m, at least 1.00 m, at least 1.10 m, at least 1.20 m, at least 1.30 m, at least 1.40 m, at least 1.50 m, at least 1.60 m, at least 1.70 m, at least 1.80 m, at least 1.90 m, at least 2.00 m, at least 2.10 m, at least 2.20 m, at least 2.30 m, at least 2.40 m, at least 2.50 m, at least 2.60 m, at least 2.70 m, at least 2.80 m, at least 2.90 m, at least 3.00 m, at least 3.10 m, at least 3 , 20 m, at least 3.30 m, at least 3.40 m, at least 3.50 m, at least 3.60 m, at least 3.70 m, at least 3.80 m, at least 3.90 m, at least 4.00 m or more. By means of this embodiment, it is possible that the best possible training effect is achievable.

Alternatively, it is conceivable that the body is closed in order to prevent in this way the penetration of a liquid.

In a further development, it is conceivable that the body is made of wood, rubber, in particular hard rubber, metal, plastic, in particular a polymer, a composite and / or a foam, and / or a mixture thereof. In this way, it is possible for the exercise device to be optimally adapted to the different needs of the user and / or the intended place of use.

In an alternative embodiment, it is conceivable that the body is hollow, in order to achieve it in this way that the training device has a low weight with constant stability.

In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable that the body is elongated, narrow and / or flat. This embodiment has the advantage that the training device is easy to transport and / or stow away when not in use.

In an alternative embodiment of the development, it is conceivable that the body at least 1.00 m to 2.00 m long, at least 0.30 m to 0.80 m wide and / or at least 0.03 m to 0.12 m high is. Preferably, the body has a length of at least 1.00 m, at least 1.05 m, at least 1.10 m, at least 1.15 m, at least 1.20 m, at least 1.25 m, at least 1.30 m, at least 1.35 m, at least 1.40 m, at least 1.45 m, at least 1.50 m, at least 1.55 m, at least 1.60 m, at least 1.65 m, at least 1.70 m, at least 1, 75 m, at least 1.80 m, at least 1.85 m, at least 1.90 m, at least 1.95 m or 2.00 m. More preferably, the body has a width of at least 0.30 m, at least 0.35 m, at least 0.40 m, at least 0.45 m, at least 0.50 m, at least 0.55 m, at least 0.60 m, at least 0.65 m, at least 0.70 m, at least 0.75 m or 0.80 m. In addition, the body preferably has a height of at least 0.030 m, at least 0.035 m, at least 0.040 m, at least 0.045 m, at least 0.050 m, at least 0.055 m, at least 0.060 m, at least 0.065 m, at least 0.070 m, at least 0.075 m, at least 0.080 m, at least 0.085 m, at least 0.090 m, at least 0.095 m, at least 0.100 m, at least 0.105 m, at least 0.110 m, at least 0.115 m or 0.120 m.

It is understood that the definitions and embodiments of the above terms apply to all aspects described below in this specification unless otherwise specified.

Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the subclaims. In this case, the respective features can be implemented on their own or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the embodiments. The embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate the same or functionally identical or with respect to their function corresponding elements.

• 1 eine Draufsicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;
• 2 einen Längsschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;
• 3 einen Querschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes in Vollform (3A) und als Hohlform (3B);
• 4 eine isometrische Darstellung einer konvex ausgebildeten Unterseite eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;
• 5 eine isometrische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes als Hohlform.

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• 1 a plan view of a training device according to the invention;
• 2 a longitudinal section of a training device according to the invention;
• 3 a cross section of a training device according to the invention in full form ( 3A ) and as a mold ( 3B );
• 4 an isometric view of a convex underside of a training device according to the invention;
• 5 an isometric view of a training device according to the invention as a hollow mold.

In the 1 to 5 is a training device according to the invention 01 shown, which is suitable for performing balancing, meditation and / or yoga exercises, in particular holistic exercises. The training device 01 has a body 02 with a flat top 10 and a convex underside 20 . 21 on. For the best possible execution of the exercises, the training device 01 a length L of 1.80 m, a width B of 0.45 m and a height H of 0.07 m.

As in 2 . 3A . 3B and 4 can be clearly seen, extends the convex training 21 the bottom 20 essentially over the entire length L and substantially over the entire width B of the body 02 , By means of this embodiment, it is advantageously achievable, the best possible training effect for the development, improvement and / or strengthening of the circulation, mobility and / or coordination of movement, as well as the muscles, the speed and / or strength of muscle contraction, the responsiveness of the muscles and / or to reach the joints of a user.

The training device according to the invention 01 is made of any material, such as Wood, rubber, metal, plastic and / or a mixture thereof. To realize a good transportability is the body 02 of the training device 01 depending on the selected material as a solid body ( 3A ) or as a hollow body ( 3B and 5 ) can be produced.

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Cited patent literature

• US 8734308 B1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Training device (01) for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises with a body (02) having a flat top (10) and a convex bottom (20, 21), wherein the bottom (20) with a Floor and / or a horizontal surface is in contact, characterized in that the body (02) is integrally formed and by means of the convex underside (20, 21) is movable about a plurality of spatial axes. Training device (01) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the upper side (10) and / or the underside (20) slip-resistant, non-slip and / or non-slip is designed. Training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper side (10) and / or the underside (20) is designed antiviral, antibacterial and / or antimycotic. Training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the convex formation (21) of the underside (20) substantially over the entire length (L) and / or substantially over the entire width (B) of the body ( 02) extends. Training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the convex formation (21) has a radius of at least 1.00 m in the longitudinal direction of the body (02) and / or a radius of at least 0.10 m in the transverse direction of the body (02). Training device (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (02) is closed. Training device (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body is made of wood, rubber, metal, plastic, in particular a polymer, a composite and / or a foam, and / or a mixture thereof. Training device (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (02) is hollow. Training device (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (02) is elongated, narrow and / or flat. Training device (01) after Claim 9 , characterized in that the body (02) is at least 1.00 m to 2.00 m long, at least 0.30 m to 0.80 m wide and / or at least 0.03 m to 0.12 m high.

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