DE202010017914U1 - Sports equipment and sports equipment set - Google Patents

Abstract

Sports apparatus for training the human posture and / or the human body equilibrium in a user of the sports equipment (1),
With a rod (2),
- With a hand rest (3) which is arranged on a first rod end (4) and on a side facing away from the rod (2) side has a support surface (5) which is larger than a cross-sectional area (6) of the rod (2) and with which the sports equipment (1) can be balanced on a hand (7) of the user,
Wherein a weight (11) is arranged at a second rod end (10) remote from the first rod end (4), which is configured as a further hand rest (3 '),
characterized,
- That weight (11) and hand rest (3) are designed differently, such that weight (11) and hand rest (3) have different masses.

Description

The present invention relates to a sports apparatus for training the human posture and / or the human body balance in a user of the sports equipment. The invention also relates to a sports equipment set with such a sports equipment.

It is well known that sedentary activities are detrimental to human posture and can lead to postural damage. As a rule, a stooping posture sets in which, at an advanced stage, is more or less maintained during standing and walking. Bad posture often causes back problems. Furthermore, the body balance can be affected, so even minor disturbances of the subsurface, such. B. bumps and slippery spots, can easily lead to falls.

There is therefore a need to train human posture as well as the human body balance or sense of balance in order to reduce the risk of injury and postural damage and back pain. For this purpose, different sports or gymnastic equipment are known.

For example, is from the DE 73 01 319 U1 a juggling rod is known, which tapers from one broad end to the other end.

From the DE 86 30 600 U1 is a slingshot with two spherical same end pieces known. The known spinning rod can be used by a user in principle for balancing, in which case the two end pieces are each used as a hand rest, in each case a side facing away from the rod has a support surface which is larger than a cross-sectional area of the rod and with which the spinning rod balancing on a user's hand. When balancing the slingshot then one end serves as a hand rest, while the other end then forms a weight.

From the EP 1 338 308 A1 is a gymnastics rod known in which the length can be varied.

From the DE 20 2007 006 881 U1 is a sports equipment known, which has substantially the shape of two at their tips mirrored interconnected truncated cones.

From the DE 20 2005 011 704 U1 is a known balance platform on which a practicing person can stand.

From the US 3,870,298 For example, a balance stick is known which has a bearing piece for balancing the balance stick with a finger or nose at a first end and a ring for receiving a balloon at a second end.

From the DE 20 200 012 928 U1 is a slingshot known at the ends of baffles are mounted interchangeably, for example, consist of Schaustoff to reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a collision with the spinning rod.

The present invention is concerned with the problem of demonstrating new or improved ways of training the human posture or the human body equilibrium.

This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matters of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

The invention is based on the general idea to balance a rod-shaped sports equipment on the hand of the user or the trainee. By balancing certain muscle groups are trained reactive, so essentially unconscious and completely different to the conscious or arbitrary training of individual muscles or muscle groups. When balancing, the exerciser concentrates on keeping the sports equipment in balance for as long as possible. For this purpose, the exerciser generates more or less fast adequate responses to disorders in the balance of the sports equipment. These unconscious or automatically and intuitively proceeding reactions can be improved or reactivated by means of specific exercises, in particular in conjunction with the method or training concept according to the invention, with the sports device according to the invention. Furthermore, it has been shown that the exerciser automatically and unconsciously straightens up for the process of balancing and thus takes an improved posture. Furthermore, by the balancing related muscle groups, so-called muscle loops addressed. In doing so, specific exercises can be performed in order to train the flexor loop, the extension loop and / or the rotation loop.

In addition, it has been found that training with the sports equipment presented here improves proprioception. This includes balance, adaptability, and responsiveness, and is a crucial component of the coordination of complex movements. An improved proprioception leads to an improved depth sensitivity or Body perception, which in turn has a significant effect on body posture. It is assumed that the posture can only be trained when the respective person is aware of the position, position and movement of their joints in the room, especially since the posture is not only a problem of the muscles alone, but also a substantial proportion a problem of movement coordination.

Proprioception generally forms the basis of motor control of the body and specifically the basis of reactive stabilization ability. Training of the proprioception thus leads to an improved and consequently faster expiring peripheral reflex control, which ultimately improves the body posture and the ability to respond to disturbing influences quickly reflex corrective.

In proprioceptive training, which can also be referred to as sensomotoric training, trainers learn to more accurately perceive the position of their joints in space while exerting protective reflexes for dynamic joint stabilization. As a result, motor patterns can be stabilized or rebuilt if they, z. B. due to lack of exercise, have already been lost. Constant repetition also adapts to the neuromuscular system, which can improve both reflex and voluntary muscle activity. This leads to a movement automation, whereby the body posture is stabilized and improved.

Of particular advantage in sensorimotor training is the fact that it is thus possible to train the short autochthonous back muscles, which is an important part of the deep stabilization system of the body. The short autochthonous back muscles can be activated only reflective, since it works autonomously, so consciously can not be controlled. Proprioceptive training can unconsciously create movements in the body that stimulate postural responses of the deep stabilization system. In particular, this erection impulses are provoked, which cause them to store the upright posture in the motor memory. Thus, a new or improved body and movement awareness are ultimately realized by the proprioceptive training with the help of the presented sports equipment here.

The sports equipment used in this case is characterized on the one hand by a, in particular rigid, rod and the other by a hand rest, which is arranged at a first rod end and on a side facing away from the rod has a support surface which, at least in a projection in the rod longitudinal direction is greater than a cross-sectional area of the bar and with which the sports equipment can be balanced on a user's hand. By equipping the bar with such a hand rest, the balancing of the bar on the hand is simplified. In particular, untrained movements can be carried out while at the same time balancing the staff on the hand.

The bar must not be too flexible for balancing, otherwise it would not or not completely follow due to the inertial forces across the bar oriented compensatory Balancierbewegungen. Accordingly, a rigid rod is preferred here. The term "rigid" in the present context is to be understood as meaning that the transverse movements introduced by the balancing in the rod can not produce any substantial deflection of the rod. Significant deflections of the rod are, for example, those whose amplitudes reach approximately the dimension of the palm rest. For a "thick" rod (diameter greater than 1 cm), amplitudes of rod vibrations smaller than the rod diameter can be tolerated.

For a "thin" rod (diameter less than 1 cm), vibration amplitudes larger than the rod diameter can be tolerated.

Suitably, the sports equipment may be configured so that its center of gravity is located in a central region of the rod. This makes it possible in particular to make the sports equipment symmetrical, in which case it may have a hand rest, in particular at both ends.

Additionally or alternatively, the sports equipment may be configured so that its center of gravity is closer to a second rod end remote from the first rod end. By removing the center of gravity of the balancing hand, the balancing is facilitated, which makes training even easier for inexperienced.

According to the invention, a weight is arranged on a second bar end remote from the first bar end. According to the invention, this weight is designed as a further hand rest. The weight of the center of gravity of the sports equipment can be placed in the middle of the bar. Likewise, with the aid of a suitably dimensioned weight, the center of gravity of the sports equipment can be positioned eccentrically, such that it is arranged closer to the second end of the rod.

In an advantageous embodiment, weight and hand rest may be in terms of their shape be designed identically. As a result, the sports equipment is symmetrical with respect to its center, which makes it particularly suitable for both sides, so that it can be balanced with either the palm rest or the weight on the hand.

According to the invention weight and wrist rest are designed differently, such that they have different masses. As a result, in particular an asymmetrical position for the center of gravity can be realized. Likewise, the sports equipment can also be designed so that it can be balanced with either the palm rest or the weight on the hand. Optionally, hand rest and weight can also have different shapes. Through different forms for weight and hand rest, different levels of difficulty can be realized. Likewise, different masses can be used to realize different center of gravity positions and thus also different levels of difficulty for balancing.

According to another particularly advantageous embodiment, a second rod end remote from the first rod end or a weight arranged at the second rod end can have at least one signal generator for emitting an optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic signal. For example, such a signal generator can be designed as a light source which emits a light signal and / or illuminate the second bar end or the weight. Additionally or alternatively, the signal generator can be designed as a loudspeaker to emit acoustic signals. Likewise, the signal generator can be configured as a vibrator to generate vibrations in the second bar end or in the weight, which are transmitted via the rod on the palm rest and there are felt haptically. By the emitted signals further senses of the exercising person are addressed.

Particularly advantageous is a further embodiment, in which an equilibrium sensor and a control are provided, which are coupled to each other and to the respective signal generator so that the controller controls or actuates the respective signal generator depending on signals of the equilibrium sensor. For example, the respectively emitted signal in terms of color, frequency, intensity can be varied depending on how far the sports equipment is still in balance. This gives the trainee an optical or acoustic or haptic feedback on the current state of equilibrium of the sports equipment and thus on his balance training.

To complete the sports equipment can also be equipped with an electrical energy source, which supplies the electrical components, so possibly the respective signal generator, the controller and the balance sensor, with electrical energy.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the hand rest may be releasably attached to the rod, whereby it is possible to exchange different hand restraints against each other. Additionally or alternatively, it may be provided to detachably attach the weight to the rod, so that it is possible, in particular, to use different weights which are interchangeable with each other. Overall, in such an embodiment a game device set may be provided comprising at least one bar and at least two different hand supports and / or at least two different weights. By this Spielgeräteset it is possible, the difficulty with which the sports equipment can be balanced on the hand, depending on the skill of the user to set different levels of difficulty. In addition, different lengths rods can be provided, which can be optionally provided with hand rest and weight.

The sports device according to the invention can thus be used to train the human posture and / or the human body equilibrium.

Furthermore, the sports equipment according to the invention can be used in training the human posture and / or the human body balance, in which a person exercising such sports equipment with the support surface positioned on a hand and then trying to balance the sports equipment on the hand. As already explained above, balancing the sports equipment on the hand results in the reflex training of large muscle groups or muscle loops of the body, at the same time strengthening the mobility, the posture and the sense of balance. In particular, when balancing automatically the body tension is improved or increased, which entails taking a better posture. Furthermore, it has been shown that with trained body tension postural errors are also reduced outside the training.

Such a training method can be improved or intensified by the fact that the exercising person, during the balancing of the sports equipment, tries to perform at least one of the following actions: The exercising person should stand on one leg during the balancing. The exercising person should walk or kneel or lie down while balancing or switch between these positions or states. Furthermore, the person exercising while balancing with the hand balancing the sports equipment follow predetermined trajectories. For example. For example, the exerciser may move the balancing hand back and forth, and move left and right. Furthermore, she can perform a circular motion with the balancing hand or describe a recumbent eight. A further increase can be realized by the fact that the exercising person keeps his eyes closed while balancing.

It is particularly advantageous if the exercising person tries while balancing the sports equipment to stand on one leg. This realizes a one-legged stance that forces the exercising person to balance on one standing leg. Balancing on one leg also results in proprioceptive training that improves posture and balance. However, as a result, the different muscle loops or muscle groups are controlled completely differently than when balancing the sports equipment on the hand. It has been found that the coupling of the balancing of the sports equipment on the hand with the balancing on one leg causes extreme stress on the motor nervous system of the trainee, as significant coordination problems must be resolved reflexively in a short time. However, the training that has been intensified in this way leads to surprising success, since movements can be automated particularly effectively in such a way that they are more easily intuitively retrievable on other occasions. This can be used in particular for training top athletes to automate certain movement patterns to the extent that they are better decoupled from psychological pressure.

Other important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, from the drawings and from the associated figure description with reference to the drawings.

It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail in the following description, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

Show, in each case schematically,

1 to 5 : greatly simplified, principle side views of a sports device in different embodiments,

6 a greatly simplified side view of the sports equipment in the range of a weight, in a particular embodiment,

7a to f: plan views of a hand rest or to a weight corresponding to arrows V in 2 in different embodiments,

8a to f: side views of the palm rest or the weight according to arrows VI in 2 in various embodiments.

According to the 1 to 5 includes a sports device according to the invention 1 a staff 2 and a hand rest 3 , The hand rest 3 is at a first bar end 4 arranged and has a support surface 5 holding hands 3 at one of the staff 2 opposite side is arranged. The bearing surface 5 is larger than a cross-sectional area 6 of the staff 2 that in the 1 to 5 is indicated by a circle drawn with a broken line. The circle should be a circular cross section for the rod 2 suggest. It is clear that the staff 2 may also have a different cross-section. The bearing surface 5 is also designed so that the entire sports equipment 1 on one hand 7 a user of the sports equipment 1 can be balanced. Of course, the sports equipment has 1 For this purpose, a suitable mass.

The sports equipment presented here 1 can be used to train human posture and / or human body balance. In that regard, the sports device is a posture training device or a body balance training device.

The rod 2 is appropriate as far as rigid designed that he by balancing on the hand 7 not essential to own vibrations excitable. In particular, the rigid rod can 2 not significantly by (rapid) transverse movements of the hand 7 be bent due to its inertia. Basically, however, bends or vibrations of the rod 2 tolerable as long as they do not interfere with balancing. For example, deflections or oscillations can be tolerated with amplitudes smaller than the dimension of the hand rest 3 transverse to the longitudinal direction of the rod 2 , For a comparatively thick rod 2 For example, having a diameter of more than 10 mm, vibration amplitudes smaller than the rod diameter can be tolerated. Is the staff 2 on the other hand comparatively thin, so that its diameter is for example less than 10 mm, It is also possible to tolerate amplitudes for the vibrations and the deflections which are greater than the bar diameter. In contrast, a flexible rod can be bent by the balancing or by the hand movements and excited to relatively large vibrations with correspondingly large amplitudes.

Appropriate is the sports equipment 1 designed so that its focus 8th in the 1 to 5 marked by a cross, in a middle area 9 of the staff 2 located in the 1 to 4 characterized by a curly bracket. The middle area 9 extends in the middle of the staff 2 about 20% of the length of the rod 2 , At the in 1 the embodiment shown is the focus 8th a little closer to the first end of the bar 4 as at one of the first bar end 4 removed second bar end 10 , The focus 8th is thus related to in 1 shown upright position of the sports equipment 1 in the middle area 9 slightly below the geometric center of the staff 2 arranged. In contrast, the show 2 . 3 and 5 each an embodiment in which the center of gravity 8th within the manufacturing tolerances in the geometric center of the rod 2 lies. Further shows 4 an embodiment in which the center of gravity 8th though within the middle range 9 but closer to the second end of the bar 10 as at the first end of the bar 4 is arranged. Related to the in the 1 to 4 shown upright position of the sports equipment 1 is the focus 8th up here from the middle of the staff 2 postponed.

4 thus shows a particular embodiment in which the center of gravity 8th of the sports equipment 1 closer to the second end of the bar 10 is positioned. The shift of the center of gravity 8th away from the palm rest 3 facilitates balancing on the hand 7 , The shift of the center of gravity 8th away from the first bar end 4 or towards the first bar end 4 can be so great that the eccentric center of gravity 8th then also outside the middle range 9 can be positioned. However, embodiments are preferred with largely centered center of gravity 8th ,

In the in the 1 and 4 shown embodiments, the sports equipment 1 exclusively from the staff 2 and the hand rest 3 , In particular, the second bar end 10 free or freestanding designed. In contrast, in the embodiments of the 2 . 3 and 5 the sports equipment 1 in addition to a weight 11 equipped, the second bar end 10 is arranged. In particular, there is the respective sports equipment 1 then exclusively from the staff 2 , the hand rest 3 and the weight 11 ,

Basically, said weight 11 be designed so that it can be used as another hand rest, which in the 2 and 3 when 3 ' is designated. Accordingly, the weight 11 at one of the staff 2 side facing away also have a support surface, which in the following also as 5 ' is designated and which is also suitable, the sports equipment 2 On the hand 7 to balance. Also this bearing surface 5 ' is greater than the cross-sectional area 6 of the staff 2 ,

Preferred is an embodiment in which the weight 11 and the hand rest 3 are designed identically. It can weight 11 and hand rest 3 be made equal in terms of mass and / or shape. For example. show the 2 and 5 in each case an embodiment in which the hand rest 3 and the weight 11 have at least the same shape. The masses of hand rest 3 and weight 11 can be different or the same. 3 shows an embodiment in which the hand rest 3 and the weight 11 at least differ from each other by their shape. Basically, weight can 11 and hand rest 3 in this embodiment also have different masses or the same masses. For example. can at the in 3 shown embodiment in which the weight 11 geometrically smaller dimensions than the hand rest 3 , consist of a material that has a greater density than the material from which the hand rest 3 is made.

In the in the 1 to 4 shown embodiments, the rod has 2 over its entire length a constant cross-sectional area, namely the cross-sectional area 6 , which can be purely exemplary circular here. Appropriate is the rod 2 built up homogeneously, so that it has the same density over its entire length and in particular consists of the same material. Accordingly, the rod 2 expediently one-piece or made from one piece. Deviating from this shows 4 an embodiment in which the rod 2 is designed in two parts and at least two rod sections 2 ' and 2 '' has, for example, differ from each other by different materials. For example. may be the proximal to the palm rest 3 positioned bar section 2 ' be made of a lighter material than the hand rest 3 distally arranged rod section 2 '' , As a result, for example, the positioning of the center of gravity 8th be varied. The two bar sections 2 ' . 2 '' are in the area of a connection point 12 attached to each other, here purely as an example in the middle area 9 can be positioned.

However, useful are rod 2 and hand rest 3 as well as the possibly existing weight 11 made of the same material. Preferred material here is wood. different Materials for the rod 2 and the hand rest 3 and possibly the weight 11 However, they are also possible, such as combinations of wood; Plastic and / or metal.

The hand rest 3 is usually stuck with the rod 2 connected. For wood this is an adhesive bond. The same applies to the possibly existing weight 11 , In a particular embodiment, however, may be provided, the hand rest 3 or the weight 11 or both the hand rest 3 as well as the weight 11 detachable on the rod 2 to attach, so the weight 11 and / or the hand rest 3 replaceable at the bar 2 is attached or are.

In place of a built version of the sports equipment 1 can be according to 5 also realize an integral construction, in which the hand rest 3 integral on the rod 2 is formed. At the in 5 shown embodiment is also the weight 11 present, this also integral on the rod 2 is formed. For example, the sports equipment can be 1 injection molded plastic. Likewise, it can be shot "from scratch". Likewise, combined designs are conceivable, so that only the hand rest 3 integral on the rod 2 is molded while the weight 11 to the staff 2 grown or just the weight 11 integral on the rod 2 is formed while the hand rest 3 to the staff 2 is grown.

By way of example only 3 a sports equipment set 13 that the rod 2 and at least two different hand pads 3 and / or at least two different weights 11 includes. In this case, the at least two different hand restraints 3 optionally on the bar 2 be attached. Likewise, the at least two different weights 11 optionally on the bar 2 be attached. In addition, the sports equipment set 13 at least one more staff 2 ' have, z. B. by its mass and / or by its length from the other rod 2 differentiates and against the other staff 2 is interchangeable. The sports equipment set thus provided 13 thus makes it possible by mounting different hand rests 3 and / or different weights 11 and optionally by using different rods 2 the difficulty level for balancing the sports equipment 1 and thus to vary the training effect.

For balancing the sports equipment 1 On the hand 7 it may be beneficial if the second bar end 10 or the weight 11 creates a visual eye-catcher for the trainee, which makes it easier for the exerciser to keep his balance. At the same time, this also addresses the optical sensorics of the exerciser. 6 now shows a particularly advantageous embodiment in which the sports equipment 1 in the area of the second end of the bar 10 at least one signal generator 14 . 15 has, with the aid of which an optical signal and / or an acoustic signal and / or a haptic signal can be emitted. In the example of 6 two signalers are provided, namely an optical signal transmitter 14 and an acoustic signal generator 15 , On the representation of a haptic signal generator, which may be, for example, a vibrator or a vibration device, was omitted here. With the help of the optical signal transmitter 14 can emit optical signals. It can be provided, the second end of the rod 10 or the weight 11 To design it by activating the optical signal transmitter 14 shines. For example, this can be the second bar end 10 or the weight 11 made of a transparent material. Optionally, it is also possible to provide light-guiding elements in order to realize the desired illumination. The acoustic signal generator 15 can be configured, for example, in the manner of a loudspeaker. He can weigh himself 11 or in the staff 2 , but basically also in the wrist-rest 3 are located. Also, the positioning of the possibly existing haptic signal within the sports equipment 1 is basically arbitrary, because for example a vibration of the weight 11 easily over the rod 2 to the hand rest 3 is transported as a structure-borne sound and there by hand 7 can be perceived.

According to 6 is appropriate also an equilibrium sensor 16 present, which can be configured for example as a transverse force sensor. At low shear forces are hardly compensatory movements, so that the sports equipment 1 probably in balance. For larger lateral forces larger compensatory movements occur, so that it can be assumed that the sports equipment 1 is no longer in balance. A controller 17 on the one hand with the balance sensor 16 and on the other hand with the respective signal generator 14 . 15 can now be coupled to the signals of the balance sensor 16 evaluate and depending on these equilibrium signals the respective signal generator 14 . 15 control or actuate. It can be provided that the controller 17 the respective signal generator 14 . 15 to drive varying signals, the emitted signals depending on the equilibrium signals. For example, the optical intensity and / or the light color may vary with optical signals. For acoustic signals, the frequency and volume of the acoustic signal can be varied. With haptic signals, the amplitude and frequency can also be varied. So it is possible, for example, the controller 17 to design or program that it causes the emission of a green light, as long as the sports equipment 1 relatively well in equilibrium. At a poor equilibrium state, however, the emission of a red light signal can be generated. It is clear that here also any intermediates of equilibrium can be coupled with different color levels of light emission. The same can be realized for the acoustic or for the haptic signals.

To power the electrical consumers of the sports equipment 1 , So in particular the respective signal generator 14 . 15 , the equilibrium sensor 16 and the controller 17 , can be an electrical energy source 18 be provided, for. B. a battery or a battery. In the example is the energy source 18 in weight 11 accommodated. Likewise, she can work in the staff 2 or in the palm rest 3 be housed.

The 7 and 8th purely by way of example show several different embodiments for the geometry of the hand rest 3 or the weight 11 , For example. show the 7a to 7f different axial views, so views parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rod 2 the hand rest 3 or the weight 11 , According to 7a . 7b and 7f can for the hand rest 3 or for the weight 11 rectangular cross sections are realized. Likewise, according to the 7c to 7e realize round cross sections. In addition to the shown pure rectangular cross sections of 7a . 7b and 7f , square cross sections can also be realized. Likewise, other cross-sectional geometries are conceivable. In the case of the round cross sections, an elliptical cross section is purely exemplary in accordance with 7c , a circular cross-section according to 7d and an oval cross-section according to 7e indicated. It is clear that other round geometries are also possible here.

The 8a to 8f show different cross sections for the side view of the hand rest 3 or the weight 11 , By way of example only 8a a relatively high rectangular cross section, while 8b shows a relatively flat rectangular cross-section. 8c shows an elliptical cross-section. 8d shows a circular cross-section. The 8e and 8f each show a semicircular or semi-elliptical cross section with opposite orientations. The cross sections shown here for the axial views according to the 7a to 7f and the cross sections shown here for the side views 8a to 8f can be combined with each other almost arbitrarily to suitable hand pads 3 or suitable weights 11 to shape, with the weights 11 especially as more hand pads 3 ' can be designed.

Appropriate is the sports equipment 1 built; ie, staff 2 and hand rest 3 and possibly weight 11 are separate components that are attached to each other. Basically, however, according to 5 also an integral construction conceivable in which the hand rest 3 integral on the rod 2 is formed. The same applies then also for the possibly existing weight 11 , As explained, the rod is 2 expediently produced integrally from one piece. Also conceivable is the in 4 shown multi-part design, in which case in particular a light part bar 2 ' with a heavy rod 2 '' can be combined.

The sports equipment 1 is expedient with respect to a longitudinal center axis of the rod 2 designed rotationally symmetrical. For example. can hand rest 3 and / or weight 11 be shaped as balls.

Appropriately has the support surface 5 one from the staff 2 away, so outwardly convex shape. This facilitates nestling of the palm or the fingers 19 for balancing. Additionally or alternatively, the hand rest 3 respectively. 3 ' on the support surface 5 respectively. 5 ' Have indentations for the fingers. As a result, the sense of touch can be better addressed, namely in the form of an additional tactile stimulus. The improved or optimized use of the sense of touch leads to more information or stimulus signals for a more intensive training of depth sensitivity.

The bearing surface 5 the hand rest 3 is at least twice or at least three times or at least four times as large as the cross-sectional area 6 of the staff 2 ,

Usually, the rod can 2 have a diameter of about 5 mm to 20 mm. Its length may preferably vary between 70 cm and 110 cm; The rod preferably has 2 a length in the range of 80 cm to 100 cm. Accordingly, the hand rest 3 For example, have a diameter of 4 cm to 8 cm.

The sports equipment 1 preferably has a total mass of a maximum of 2 kg. It preferably weighs no more than 1 kg. To increase training are also heavier sports equipment 1 conceivable, for. B. to 5 kg or 10 kg.

In the preferred embodiments shown here, the rod is 2 designed in a straight line. Crooked bars 2 are not excluded.

The sports equipment set 13 can in principle also different lengths rods 2 be provided to by the length of the rod 2 also be able to vary the difficulty level for the balancing act.

The sports equipment presented here 1 can now be used to train human posture and / or human body balance be used. A corresponding training method is explained in more detail below:
To train their posture or body balance, a exercising person uses the sports equipment 1 such that the exercising person uses the sports equipment 1 first on her hand 7 positioned and then tried the sports equipment 1 On the hand 7 to balance. In this case, the exercising person the sports equipment 1 first on the left hand 7 and then balance on the right hand. As a result, the musculature of the person is trained symmetrically.

In order to improve the training effect, the exercising person can during the balancing of the sports equipment 1 try to stand on one leg or walk or kneel or lie down or walk between, lying and kneeling. Further, the balancing person can try using the sports equipment 1 balancing hand 7 follow predetermined trajectories or keep the eyes closed or perform any combination of the above actions.

Of particular interest is a form of training in which the user of the sports equipment 1 on his hand 7 balances while standing on one leg and balancing on this one standing leg. As a result, two completely independent equilibrium systems are trained at the same time, which are coupled with each other via the body and via the muscular nervous system. The achievable training successes are amazing.

For the one-legged stand for balancing on one leg, a particular posture is preferred in which the raised leg is not raised rearward, but rather forward to allow a kyphosized position, namely a position counteracting the formation of a hollow cross. This alone improves posture during exercise. It is particularly advantageous if the trainee raises the raised leg at an angle of about 60 ° to about 80 °. As a result, the exerciser must inevitably straighten up in order to maintain his balance without unduly stressing the thigh muscles and abdominal muscles. The angle is measured between the thigh of the raised leg and the vertical direction. In addition, it is recommended that the one-legged stand be performed so that the raised leg is also opened or turned upwards at an angle of about 30 ° to about 40 ° to the outside. This angle is measured between the thigh and a vertical plane which extends through the middle of the body and lies between the left half of the body and the right half of the body. By bending the raised leg, the monopod can be realized with little effort.

The with the help of sports equipment 1 realizable exercises can be categorized in the usual way, for example in the areas of health sports, recreational sports and competitive sports. Likewise, a categorization according to the so-called coordination request controller model is possible. For example, vestibular, kinesthetic, tactile, optical and acoustic exercise requirements can be realized with the aid of the sports device presented here. It can be pressure or stress conditions realize, for example, by different specifications for time, precision, complexity (parallel or serial), stress (psychic and / or physical) as well as the situation. With regard to the situation conditions, documents, namely floor, mats, different number of mats, gyros and field situation, as well as different footwear can be distinguished, namely barefoot, sports shoes, boots and the same. The above controls (exercise requirements and pressure conditions) can be adjusted from very easy to very difficult. As a result, individual requirements can be specifically improved. In addition, it is possible to carry out sport scientific work in the field of sensor engineering.

As mentioned, different starting positions can be realized for the exercises to be carried out, namely a safe, biped stand, a step position, a single leg position and a sitting position which is also suitable for disabled persons, for example. Furthermore, different basic attitudes can be realized for the practitioners. Thus, the ankle, knee and hip joints can be slightly bent. The respective play arm can be positioned slightly angled in front of the body, such that the elbow occupies the height of the fuselage front side, the inside of the hand points upward, the fingers are stretched and there is no arm contact with the trunk. The respective counter-arm is then conveniently positioned laterally, while slightly angled and positioned with the palm up. The line of sight of the practitioner should be on the upper end of the bar, ie on the second bar end 10 or on the weight 11 be directed.

The exercises can be done differently. For example, it is possible to differentiate between controlled practice, ie slow practice for beginners and practice, in which there is a loss of control over the stand or via the sports equipment 1 is accepted. If the priority is set to the state, the practitioner must seek a secure state early. Will the priority be on the sports equipment 1 The athlete has to prematurely use the sports equipment 1 to back up.

The above positions, postures and bushings can now be put together to different exercises, which in conjunction with the sports equipment 1 Improve balance, orientation and posture. For example, the following basic exercises are conceivable for all performance levels: Balancing (without further information). Balancing from center to side and back, balancing back and forth, circular hand movements, left-handed and right-handed, balancing with up and down movements of the balancing hand 7 , Optionally, you can try the second bar end for the individual basic exercises 10 or the weight 11 keep as steady as possible.

Variants can be generated by the fact that also high and low movements of the legs are performed, that the practicing person turns left or right turn around its own axis, that the person goes, especially in slalom to cone that the sports equipment 1 no longer on the palm, but on the fingers is balanced and in particular is moved from finger to finger.

For advanced students can also be provided special exercises, such. B. the throwing up of the sports equipment 1 and controlled collection of sports equipment 1 or throwing up the sports equipment 1 and when catching the balancing hand 7 or switch the balancing finger. Furthermore, it is conceivable to throw up the sports equipment, in such a way that the sports equipment 1 at least once around its longitudinal axis, before it is caught again or controlled. Likewise, the sports equipment 1 targeted to be thrown up so that it is one through the middle of the staff 2 extending transverse axis rotates 180 °, so that subsequently the weight 11 as a hand rest 3 serves, or turns 360 °.

It is clear that the exercises described above are only examples and in particular do not claim to be exhaustive.

For balancing, the exercising person can use the sports equipment 1 with the support surface 5 on the palm of the hand 7 position or, as in 1 represented in the area of the fingers 19 position. The latter is preferred because it has been shown that the sports equipment 1 in the area of the fingers 19 particularly easy and relaxed balance, if the support surface 5 is ergonomically designed so that the fingers 19 virtually without tension on the support surface 5 can cling to.

The training procedure presented here is astonishing due to its simplicity and the achievable successes, which are explained by the fact that large muscle groups, namely the so-called muscle loops, are automatically trained reflexively and therefore unconsciously by the balancing act, whereby one automatically and without special posture training Posture improvement. In conjunction with the additional exercises or actions can also train the physical flexibility and the sense of balance, and also reflectively and quasi playful.

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Claims (9)

Sports apparatus for training the human posture and / or the human body balance with a user of the sports equipment ( 1 ), - with a rod ( 2 ), - with a hand rest ( 3 ) at a first end of the rod ( 4 ) and at one of the rod ( 2 ) facing away from a support surface ( 5 ) which is larger than a cross-sectional area ( 6 ) of the staff ( 2 ) and with which the sports equipment ( 1 ) on one hand ( 7 ) of the user is balanceable, - wherein at one of the first bar end ( 4 ) second rod end ( 10 ) a weight ( 11 ) arranged as another hand rest ( 3 ' ), characterized in that - weight ( 11 ) and hand rest ( 3 ) are designed differently such that weight ( 11 ) and hand rest ( 3 ) have different masses. Sports apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the sports equipment ( 1 ) is designed so that its focus ( 8th ) in a middle area ( 9 ) of the staff ( 2 ) is located. Sports equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sports equipment ( 1 ) is designed so that its focus ( 8th ) closer to a second bar end ( 10 ), which is from the first bar end ( 4 ) is removed. Sports device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that - the weight ( 11 ) in an axial view parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rod ( 2 ) and in a side view has a rectangular or a round cross-section, - that the hand rest ( 3 ) has a rectangular or a round cross section in the axial view and in the side view. Sports device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that - weight ( 11 ) and hand rest ( 3 ) have the same shape, or - that weight ( 11 ) and hand rest ( 3 ) have different shapes. Sports device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that - one of the first bar end ( 4 ) removed second rod end ( 10 ) or one at the second end of the rod ( 10 ) arranged weight ( 11 ) at least one signal generator ( 14 . 15 ) for emitting an optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic signal, - in particular, it may be provided that an equilibrium sensor ( 16 ) provided with a controller ( 17 ) coupled to the at least one signal generator ( 14 . 15 ) and dependent on signals from the equilibrium sensor ( 16 ), in particular for emitting varying signals, actuates / actuated, - in particular, it may be provided that an electrical energy source ( 18 ) for supplying the at least one signal generator ( 14 . 15 ) and / or the equilibrium sensor ( 16 ) and / or the controller ( 17 ) is provided with electrical energy. Sports device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the rod ( 2 ) over its length a constant cross-sectional area ( 6 ) and / or density. Sports equipment according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that - rod ( 2 ) and hand rest ( 3 ) and possibly weight ( 11 ) consist of the same material, in particular wood, and / or - that the hand rest ( 3 ) and / or the weight ( 11 ) interchangeable on the rod ( 2 ) is / are or are integrally formed thereon / are. Sports equipment set with a sports equipment ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the hand rest ( 3 ) and / or the weight ( 11 ) interchangeable on the rod ( 2 ), at least two different hand restraints ( 3 ) and / or at least two different weights ( 11 ) are provided which are interchangeable, in particular at least two different rods ( 2 ) can be provided, which are interchangeable.

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