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EP1550483B1
EP1550483B1 EP05004813A EP05004813A EP1550483B1 EP 1550483 B1 EP1550483 B1 EP 1550483B1 EP 05004813 A EP05004813 A EP 05004813A EP 05004813 A EP05004813 A EP 05004813A EP 1550483 B1 EP1550483 B1 EP 1550483B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle

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  • the invention relates to a wellness device made of elastic material, consisting essentially of a stabformoi rod-shaped structure.
  • Kinetic therapy devices made of elastic material, essentially consisting of a rod-shaped structure, are known. Such devices are, as the name implies, intended for the therapeutic treatment of tension and loosening tense muscles.
  • the known therapy devices are used to treat neuromuscular damage or impairment. It is the treatment of the disturbed interaction of nerves and muscles. These may be both blockages and partial or total disruptions of the normal excitation transmission at the motor endplate.
  • a device called a therapy device is known for example from DE 199 56 957.
  • the therapy devices described here are devices whose rod-shaped structures are made of high-quality spring steel.
  • the cross-section of these known therapy devices is circular and of small cross-sectional area.
  • a variety of weights can be arranged at different distances on the rod-shaped structure with clamping screws.
  • additional damping elements can be arranged on the structure.
  • the use of anyone should be possible for performing exercises to strengthen the muscles in the neuromuscular area without guidance of a therapist.
  • the solution according to the invention achieves, on the one hand, protection of the oscillating weight and, if appropriate, protection against the pointed end of the rod.
  • the protective device consists for example of an elastic and / or plastic plastic material (for example polyurethane or polystyrene). These may be, for example, protective caps, which are designed such that injuries during transport and during the execution of exercises are avoided. In particular, these protective caps should have rounded edges. A protuberance projecting beyond the structure also facilitates the gripping of a wellness device according to the invention lying on the floor.
  • the inventive execution of the wellness device allows such a device by anyone without guidance of a Therapists can be used.
  • the device is grasped with one or both hands and held in front of the body. Through the movement of the body or slight movements of the hands or arms or the upper body, the device is selectively set in vibration. These vibrations have to be balanced by the muscles. Through the protective device and the caps of the practitioner is optimally protected from the pendulum in front of his body weights.
  • Muscular imbalances / tension can be compensated.
  • the sum of the stress stimuli resulting from the oscillations leads to adaptation reactions of the neuromuscular system.
  • a rehabilitative training with the inventive wellness device is possible.
  • Simple exercises up to coordination complex exercises are feasible with the wellness device. Both an isometric and a dynamic mode of operation can be carried out in three-dimensional movements.
  • the protective devices are interchangeable, wherein the protective devices then preferably have different weights. Due to the changes in the weight of the protective devices, the vibration behavior of the inventive wellness device can be changed. Thus, an increase in the intensity of the exercise or too high stress, a reduction in the intensity of the stress be achieved through the exercises.
  • the protective device in three weight classes, light, medium, heavy, running.
  • a further development of the solution according to the invention provides that a large number of weights can be pulled up and fixed in addition to the protective devices on the rod-shaped structure. Depending on the type of exercises to be carried out, this can in turn result in a change in the vibration behavior and thus, in turn, a change in the loads on the muscle parts or the movement coordination to be influenced.
  • These additional weights are particularly effective as damping weights. It is furthermore preferred if the protective devices and the damping weights are formed from elastic, preferably rubber-like material.
  • damping elements are arranged between the weights. These damping elements may be tubular, for example made of rubber-like material. These hose-like damping elements are also drawn over the rod or rod-shaped structure.
  • weights are designed such that on the one hand an adjustment or displacement on the rodhapgorit-shaped structure is possible, on the other hand that the weights forming material has sufficient clamping force to fix the damping weights axially.
  • This type of training of the inventive wellness device allows a cost-effective design of such wellness device.
  • the elastic material of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure can be obtained completely or at least partially from a glass-fiber-plastic compound.
  • the elastic material of the rod or rod-shaped structure is made wholly or partly of a carbon fiber compound.
  • a plastic-fiber compound is used as the elastic material of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure.
  • plastic-fiber compounds have a low specific gravity and therefore the invention as a whole does not become too heavy.
  • the vibration behavior of the structure by the composition of the material for example, the admixture of corresponding fiber material, as indicated, can be set arbitrarily.
  • the fracture and wear resistance of the inventive wellness device also increases. The same is achieved by the still mentioned composite or sandwich construction methods.
  • the nature of the selected materials or material connections further allows a very light design. It is thereby possible that the weight of the device is less than 1.0 kg, preferably depending on the size of the wellness device between 300 g and 600 g. Also succeed hereduch a cost-effective wellness device, since the materials are low-cost, and also a series production is easily feasible.
  • a rubber-silicone compound serves as a material for the rod or bar-shaped structure.
  • the elastic material is formed from a composite material, preferably consisting of the aforementioned materials.
  • a composite material preferably consisting of the aforementioned materials.
  • the elastic material is a layer material in a sandwich construction.
  • the cross-section of the wellness device can be circular, oval, rectangular or square.
  • the cross section of the rod-shaped structure is variable so that in the width dimensions of about 4.0 cm to 10.0 cm, preferably 6.0 cm, in the height of about 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm, preferably 1.0 cm or in diameter of 0, 5 to 6, 0 cm, preferably 2.5 cm and in the length of about 80.0 cm to 200.0 cm, preferably 150.0 cm are exhibited.
  • the dimensions of the rod-shaped structure are variable so that different vibrations for different exercise intensities can be achieved.
  • the weight of the device is less than 1.0 kg, preferably about 300 g to 600 g.
  • a material enveloping the structure which is designed as a handle, is arranged in the middle of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure.
  • the material enveloping the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure can be rubber-like, fabric-like, preferably made of textile fabric.
  • the entire stabhaplit-shaped structure according to one of the embodiments described above is surrounded by a protective cover.
  • this leads to a certain protection of the entire wellness device and, on the other hand, a different design of the device is possible.
  • the vibration behavior of the entire device can also be influenced by this protective cover.
  • the wellness device can be used as a fitness, recreational sports or aerobic device. It is easy to handle, its exercises are easy to learn by anyone and without any additional instructions.
  • Another aspect is that due to the low weight and due to the small dimensions of this wellness device is easy to transport, so that it can also be used in different places without impairment.
  • a further solution of the object according to the invention is provided by the use of a rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure made of elastic material which can be excited in particular as a sports device, in particular in the fitness, wellness, leisure sports or aerobics sector posed.
  • Another aspect of the inventive solution relates to the use of a structure according to the previously described uses, which is characterized in that the structure is designed as a wellness device according to one or more of the possible solutions presented above.
  • Another aspect of the solution according to the invention is the use of a structure according to one or more of the above-described possible solutions, which is characterized in that the structure is held vertically or horizontally, is vibrated and due to the periodic movement to be identified for therapy purposes muscle stress allowed.
  • Fig. 1 shows a simple embodiment of the inventive wellness device.
  • the reference numeral 1 the stably moistened rod-shaped structure (body) is shown.
  • This rod or bar-shaped structure is designed as a plastic-fiber compound, which preferably contains glass fibers or carbon fibers.
  • the cross section of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure can be circular, oval, rectangular or square. For the graphic representation, however, this has no meaning.
  • the handle 2 In the middle of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure 1, for better handling of the device, there is the handle 2.
  • the handle 2 is designed as a material enveloping the structure, that is to say it is in the middle with a bore have been provided and then pulled over the rod or bar-shaped structure in such a way until it is in the middle of this structure.
  • protective devices 3 are formed in the example shown as protective caps. Rounding off may be provided on their outwardly facing sides so as to avoid injury during transportation and during exercise. For the sake of simplicity, a drawing of the curves has been omitted.
  • the guards 3 are designed to be interchangeable. It is particularly preferred if these protective devices 3 have different weights, whereby different load capacities of the muscles or different requirements can be placed on the coordination ability.
  • FIG. 2 shows a wellness device according to the invention, in which, in addition to the features already described, weights 4 are arranged on the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure 1. These weights 4 are arranged as additional weights to the weight of the protective device 3 on the structure 1. The weights 4 are variable in their distance from one another and in their distance from the center of the barlist mecanic rod-shaped structure 1. Between two weights 4, a damping element 5 is arranged.
  • This damping element 5 may be formed, for example, as a tubular structure, similar to a protective hose for a shock absorber. Again, the simple presentation was chosen because only a parallel design. It is advantageous if this damping element itself has elastic properties. As already explained in the description, a further adaptation to a desired vibration behavior of the entire wellness device can be achieved by means of this damping element.
  • Fig. 3 different embodiments of the protective caps 3 and the weights 4 are shown as a sectional view. The only difference is that in the embodiment as a weight 4, a through hole is provided, while in the embodiment as a protective cap, the bore is preferably not formed as a through hole. As can be seen from FIG. 3, a bore or opening, which corresponds to the shape of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure 1, is provided in the core of the protective cap 3 or of the weight 4.

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The appliance to generate a feeling of well-being is a rod (1), of an elastic material which can be excited into vibrations. Protective and exchangeable weights (3) are at the ends of the rod, and a grip (2) is around the rod at the center. The grip material has sufficient residual tension to hold it in place on the rod. The cross section of the rod can be circular, oval, rectangular or square.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Wellnessgerät aus elastischem Material, im Wesentlichen bestehend aus einem stabbeziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebilde.The invention relates to a wellness device made of elastic material, consisting essentially of a stabbeziehungsweise rod-shaped structure.

Kinetische Therapiegeräte aus elastischem Material, im Wesentlichen bestehend aus einem stabförmigen Gebilde, sind bekannt. Derartige Geräte sind, wie schon die Bezeichnung ausdrückt, zur therapeutischen Behandlung von Verspannungen und zur Auflockerung von verspannten Muskelpartien vorgesehen.Kinetic therapy devices made of elastic material, essentially consisting of a rod-shaped structure, are known. Such devices are, as the name implies, intended for the therapeutic treatment of tension and loosening tense muscles.

Die bekannten Therapiegeräte werden dazu benutzt, neuromuskuläre Schäden beziehungsweise Beeinträchtigungen zu behandeln. Es handelt sich dabei um die Behandlung des gestörten Zusammenspiels von Nerven und Muskeln. Dies können sowohl Blockaden als auch partielle oder totale Unterbrechungen der normalen Erregungsübertragung an der motorischen Endplatte sein.The known therapy devices are used to treat neuromuscular damage or impairment. It is the treatment of the disturbed interaction of nerves and muscles. These may be both blockages and partial or total disruptions of the normal excitation transmission at the motor endplate.

Dabei müssen mit diesen bekannten Therapiegeräten die Bewegungsabläufe unter Anleitung eines Therapeuten zunächst erlernt werden, bevor der Patient mit eigenen Übungen beginnen kann.In this case, with these known therapy devices, the movements must be learned under the guidance of a therapist first, before the patient can start his own exercises.

Ein als Therapiegerät bezeichnetes Gerät ist beispielsweise aus der DE 199 56 957 bekannt. Bei den hier beschriebenen Therapiegeräten handelt es sich um Geräte, deren stabförmige Gebilde aus hochwertigem Federstahl gefertigt sind. Der Querschnitt dieser bekannten Therapiegeräte ist kreisförmig und von geringer Querschnittsfläche. Eine Vielzahl von Gewichten lässt sich in unterschiedlichen Abständen auf dem stabförmigen Gebilde mit Klemmschrauben anordnen. Um die Schwingungsfrequenz zu verändern, können zusätzliche Dämpfungselemente auf dem Gebilde angeordnet werden.A device called a therapy device is known for example from DE 199 56 957. The therapy devices described here are devices whose rod-shaped structures are made of high-quality spring steel. The cross-section of these known therapy devices is circular and of small cross-sectional area. A variety of weights can be arranged at different distances on the rod-shaped structure with clamping screws. In order to change the oscillation frequency, additional damping elements can be arranged on the structure.

Sowohl durch die Ausführung in Federstahl als auch durch die Art der Ausführung der Gewichte und der zusätzlichen Anordnung der Dämpfungselemente besitzen diese bekannten Therapiegeräte ein hohes Eigengewicht, welches dazu führt, dass Übungen lediglich über eine zeitlich begrenzte Dauer durchführbar sind. Die Handhabung des Gerätes über einen längeren Zeitraum wird durch das hohe Eigengewicht erheblich beeinträchtigt. Ob mit diesem Gerät insbesondere eine Einflussnahme auf das neuronale Zusammenspiel der Nerven und Muskeln gelingt, erscheint aufgrund des Gewichtes fraglich. Eher riskiert der Übende bei dem hohen Gewicht ein Verkrampfen der Muskulatur und andere Verletzungen, weswegen sich dieses Gerät nicht im nichttherapeutischen Gebiet eignet. Die in Schwingung gesetzten Gewichte können darüber hinaus auch eine Verletzungsgefahr darstellen. Die Herstellung derartiger Therapiegeräte ist aufgrund der hohen Genauigkeitsanforderungen, des hochwertigen Materials sowie der insgesamt an therapeutische Geräte gestellten hohen Qualitätsanforderungen sehr kostenaufwendig.Both by the design in spring steel and by the type of execution of the weights and the additional arrangement of the damping elements, these known therapy devices have a high weight, which means that exercises are feasible only for a limited period of time. The handling of the device over a longer period is significantly affected by the high weight. Whether this device in particular an influence on the neural interaction of the nerves and muscles succeed seems questionable due to the weight. Rather, the high risk of the practitioner risking cramping of the muscles and other injuries, which is why this device is not suitable in the non-therapeutic area. In addition, the vibrating weights can pose a risk of injury. The preparation of such therapy devices is very expensive due to the high accuracy requirements, the high quality material and the total of therapeutic devices set high quality requirements.

Aus der DE 200 01 973 U1 ist eine aus Fiberglas bestehende Aerobicstange bekannt. An den Enden der Stange sind ungeschützte Köpfe mit einem Gewicht von ungefähr 100 - 150 Gramm mit einer entsprechenden Dicke angeordnet. Die Stange besitzt auch seitliche Handgriffe, die eine Verwendung der Stange als Expander erlaubt. Die Stange soll einen besseren Trainigseffekt für die Muskulatur ergeben.From DE 200 01 973 U1 an existing of fiberglass Aerobicstange is known. At the ends of the bar, unprotected heads weighing about 100-150 grams are placed with a corresponding thickness. The bar also has side handles that allow the pole to be used as an expander. The rod should give a better training effect for the muscles.

Bringt man diese Stange zum Schwingen, ergeben sich derart grosse Schwingungen, dass eine neuromuskuläre Behandlung durch diese Art der Ausführung nicht möglich ist. Die grossen Schwingungen ergeben sich aus der grossen Elastizität aufgrund der gleichzeitigen Verwendung als Expander. Diese Aerobicstange ermöglicht daher lediglich Übungen zur körperlichen Ertüchtigung ohne Beeinflussung des neuromuskulären Systems. Dabei ist das Verletzungsrisiko der endseitig vorgesehenen Gewichte enorm.Bringing this rod to vibrate, such large vibrations arise that a neuromuscular treatment by this type of execution is not possible. The large vibrations result from the great elasticity due to the simultaneous use as an expander. This aerobics bar therefore only allows exercise for physical exercise without affecting the neuromuscular system. The risk of injury to the weights provided at the end is enormous.

Ausgehend von den zuvor beschriebenen Therapiegeräten ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Wellnessgerät anzugeben, das einen einfachen Aufbau hat, effektive Übungen der kinetischen Therapie ermöglicht und leicht zu bedienen ist. Insbesondere soll die Benutzung von jedermann für die Durchführung von Übungen zur Kräftigung der Muskulatur im neuromuskulären Bereich ohne Anleitung eines Therapeuten möglich sein.Based on the therapy devices described above, it is an object of the invention to provide a wellness device that has a simple structure, effective exercises allows the kinetic therapy and is easy to use. In particular, the use of anyone should be possible for performing exercises to strengthen the muscles in the neuromuscular area without guidance of a therapist.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird mit einem Wellnessgerät gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.The object of the invention is achieved with a wellness device according to claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Die erfindungsgemässe Lösung erreicht zum einem einen Schutz des pendelnden Gewichtes und auch gegebenfalls einen Schutz vor dem spitzen Ende der Stange. Die Schutzvorrichtung besteht zum Beispiel aus einem elastischen und / oder plastischen Kunststoffmaterial (zum Beispiel Polyurethan oder Polystyrol). Dies können zum Beispiel Schutzkappen sein, die derart ausgebildet sind, dass Verletzungen beim Transport und bei der Durchführung von Übungen vermieden werden. Insbesondere sollten diese Schutzkappen abgerundete Kanten aufweisen. Eine im Umfang über das Gebilde vorstehende Schutzvorrichtung erleichtert auch das Ergreifen eines am Boden liegenden erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes.The solution according to the invention achieves, on the one hand, protection of the oscillating weight and, if appropriate, protection against the pointed end of the rod. The protective device consists for example of an elastic and / or plastic plastic material (for example polyurethane or polystyrene). These may be, for example, protective caps, which are designed such that injuries during transport and during the execution of exercises are avoided. In particular, these protective caps should have rounded edges. A protuberance projecting beyond the structure also facilitates the gripping of a wellness device according to the invention lying on the floor.

Die erfindungsgemässe Ausführung des Wellnessgerätes gestattet es, dass ein solches Gerät von jedermann ohne Anleitung eines Therapeuten benutzt werden kann. Zur Durchführung einer Übung oder eines Trainings wird das Gerät mit einer Hand oder mit beiden Händen erfasst und vor den Körper gehalten. Durch die Bewegung des Körpers beziehungsweise leichte Bewegungen der Hände oder Arme oder des Oberkörpers wird das Gerät gezielt in Schwingungen versetzt. Diese Schwingungen müssen von der Muskulatur ausbalanciert werden. Durch die Schutzvorrichtung bzw. den Schutzkappen ist der Übende optimal vor den vor seinem Körper pendelnden Gewichten geschützt.The inventive execution of the wellness device allows such a device by anyone without guidance of a Therapists can be used. To perform an exercise or exercise, the device is grasped with one or both hands and held in front of the body. Through the movement of the body or slight movements of the hands or arms or the upper body, the device is selectively set in vibration. These vibrations have to be balanced by the muscles. Through the protective device and the caps of the practitioner is optimally protected from the pendulum in front of his body weights.

Es ist sowohl ein niederintensives als auch ein hochintensives Kraft-Ausdauer-Training im Bereich des Muskel-Skelettsystems möglich. Insbesondere lässt sich eine Kräftigung der Rumpfmuskulatur erreichen. Die Schwingungen des einmal in Schwingung versetzten Gerätes werden auf die Muskulatur übertragen und müssen ausbalanciert werden. Somit wird gleichzeitig ein Koordinationstraining der beanspruchten Muskelpartien erreicht.It is both a low-intensity and a high-intensity strength-endurance training in the musculoskeletal system possible. In particular, strengthening of the trunk muscles can be achieved. The vibrations of the once vibrated device are transmitted to the muscles and must be balanced. Thus, at the same time a coordination training of the claimed muscle parts is achieved.

Muskuläre Disbalancen/Verspannungen können ausgeglichen werden. Die Summe der aus den Oszillationen resultierenden Belastungsreizen führt zu Anpassungsreaktionen des neuromuskulären Systems. Somit ist auch ein rehabilitatives Training mit dem erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerät möglich. Einfache Übungen bis hin zu koordinativ komplexen Übungen sind mit dem Wellnessgerät durchführbar. Dabei kann sowohl eine isometrische als auch dynamische Arbeitsweise in dreidimensionalen Bewegungen durchgeführt werden.Muscular imbalances / tension can be compensated. The sum of the stress stimuli resulting from the oscillations leads to adaptation reactions of the neuromuscular system. Thus, a rehabilitative training with the inventive wellness device is possible. Simple exercises up to coordination complex exercises are feasible with the wellness device. Both an isometric and a dynamic mode of operation can be carried out in three-dimensional movements.

In einer Weiterbildung ist es weiterhin vorgesehen, dass die Schutzvorrichtungen austauschbar sind, wobei die Schutzvorrichtungen dann vorzugsweise unterschiedliche Gewichte aufweisen. Durch die Veränderungen am Gewicht der Schutzvorrichtungen lässt sich das Schwingungsverhalten des erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes verändern. Somit kann eine Erhöhung der Intensität der Übung beziehungsweise bei zu hoher Belastung eine Verringerung der Intensität der Beanspruchung durch die Übungen erreicht werden.In a further development, it is further provided that the protective devices are interchangeable, wherein the protective devices then preferably have different weights. Due to the changes in the weight of the protective devices, the vibration behavior of the inventive wellness device can be changed. Thus, an increase in the intensity of the exercise or too high stress, a reduction in the intensity of the stress be achieved through the exercises.

Vorzugsweise ist es vorgesehen, dass die Schutzvorrichtung in drei Gewichtsklassen, leicht, mittel, schwer, ausgeführt wird.Preferably, it is provided that the protective device in three weight classes, light, medium, heavy, running.

Eine Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemässen Lösung sieht vor, dass eine Vielzahl von Gewichten zusätzlich zu den Schutzvorrichtungen auf das stabförmige Gebilde aufziehbar und fixierbar sind. Je nach Art der durchzuführenden Übungen lässt sich damit wiederum eine Veränderung des Schwingungsverhaltens und damit wiederum eine Veränderung der Belastungen der Muskelpartien beziehungsweise der zu beeinflussenden Bewegungskoordinationen erreichen. Diese zusätzlichen Gewichte wirken insbesondere auch als Dämpfungsgewichte. Es ist weiterhin bevorzugt, wenn die Schutzvorrichtungen und die Dämpfungsgewichte aus elastischem, vorzugsweise gummiartigem Material gebildet sind.A further development of the solution according to the invention provides that a large number of weights can be pulled up and fixed in addition to the protective devices on the rod-shaped structure. Depending on the type of exercises to be carried out, this can in turn result in a change in the vibration behavior and thus, in turn, a change in the loads on the muscle parts or the movement coordination to be influenced. These additional weights are particularly effective as damping weights. It is furthermore preferred if the protective devices and the damping weights are formed from elastic, preferably rubber-like material.

Gemäss einem weiteren Aspekt der erfindungsgemässen Lösung ist es vorgesehen, dass zwischen den Gewichten Dämpfungselemente angeordnet sind. Diese Dämpfungselemente können schlauchförmig, beispielsweise aus gummiartigen Material, ausgebildet sein. Diese schlauchartig ausgebildeten Dämpfungselemente werden ebenfalls über das stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde gezogen.According to a further aspect of the inventive solution, it is provided that damping elements are arranged between the weights. These damping elements may be tubular, for example made of rubber-like material. These hose-like damping elements are also drawn over the rod or rod-shaped structure.

Eine Weiterbildung der erfindungemässen Lösung sieht vor, dass die Gewichte derart ausgeführt sind, dass zum einen eine Verstellung beziehungsweise Verschiebung auf dem stabbeziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebilde möglich ist, zum anderen, dass das die Gewichte bildende Material ausreichende Spannkraft besitzt, um die Dämpfungsgewichte axial zu fixieren.A development of erfindungemässen solution provides that the weights are designed such that on the one hand an adjustment or displacement on the rodbeziehungsweise rod-shaped structure is possible, on the other hand that the weights forming material has sufficient clamping force to fix the damping weights axially.

Diese Art der Ausbildung des erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes gestattet eine kostengünstige Ausführung eines solchen Wellnessgerätes.This type of training of the inventive wellness device allows a cost-effective design of such wellness device.

Das elastische Material des stab- bzw. stangenförmigen Gebildes kann vollständig oder zumindest teilweise aus einer Glasfiberkunststoff-Verbindung erhalten sein.The elastic material of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure can be obtained completely or at least partially from a glass-fiber-plastic compound.

Weiterhin ist es möglich, dass das elastische Material des stab- bzw. stangenförmigen Gebildes vollständig oder teilweise aus einer Kohlefaser-Verbindung hergestellt ist.Furthermore, it is possible that the elastic material of the rod or rod-shaped structure is made wholly or partly of a carbon fiber compound.

Erfindungsgemäß wird eine Kunststoff-Faser-Verbindung als elastisches Material des stab- bzw. stangenförmigen Gebildes verwendet.According to the invention, a plastic-fiber compound is used as the elastic material of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure.

Ein Vorteil des Einsatzes von Kunststoff-Faser-Verbindungen liegt darin, dass diese Materialien eine geringe spezifische Dichte besitzen, und daher die Erfindung insgesamt nicht zu schwer wird. Natürlich kann das Schwingungsverhalten des Gebildes durch die Zusammensetzung des Materials, zum Beispiel die Beimischung von entsprechenden Fasermaterial, wie angegeben, beliebig eingestellt werden. Gleichzeitig erhöht sich dabei auch die Bruch- und Verschleissfestigkeit des erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes. Gleiches wird auch durch die noch angeführten Verbund- oder Sandwichbauweisen erreicht.An advantage of the use of plastic-fiber compounds is that these materials have a low specific gravity and therefore the invention as a whole does not become too heavy. Of course, the vibration behavior of the structure by the composition of the material, for example, the admixture of corresponding fiber material, as indicated, can be set arbitrarily. At the same time, the fracture and wear resistance of the inventive wellness device also increases. The same is achieved by the still mentioned composite or sandwich construction methods.

Die Art der gewählten Materialien beziehungsweise Materialverbindungen gestattet weiterhin eine sehr leichte Ausführung. Es ist dadurch möglich, dass das Gewicht des Gerätes geringer als 1,0 kg ist, bevorzugt je nach Grösse des Wellnessgerätes zwischen 300 g und 600 g beträgt. Auch gelingt hierduch ein kostengünstiges Wellnessgerät, da die Materialien günstig beschaffbar sind, und auch eine Serienfertigung leicht realisierbar ist.The nature of the selected materials or material connections further allows a very light design. It is thereby possible that the weight of the device is less than 1.0 kg, preferably depending on the size of the wellness device between 300 g and 600 g. Also succeed hereduch a cost-effective wellness device, since the materials are low-cost, and also a series production is easily feasible.

Durch das geringe Gewicht und durch die geringe Gelenkbelastung ist ein Training aller Altersstufen möglich.Due to the low weight and the low joint load training of all ages is possible.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der Verbindung eines elastischen Materials ist dadurch angegeben, dass eine Kautschuk-Silikon-Verbindung als Material für das stab- bzw. stangenförmige Gebilde dient.Another aspect of the connection of an elastic material is indicated by the fact that a rubber-silicone compound serves as a material for the rod or bar-shaped structure.

Es wurde weiter gefunden, dass es von Vorteil ist, wenn eine Kautschuk-Silikon-Faser-Verbindung als elastisches Material für das stab- bzw. stangenförmige Gebilde dient.It has also been found that it is advantageous if a rubber-silicone-fiber compound serves as an elastic material for the rod or bar-shaped structure.

Erfindungsgemäss wird vorgeschlagen, dass das elastische Material aus einem Verbundmaterial, vorzugsweise bestehend aus den zuvor genannten Materialien, gebildet ist. Somit ist es möglich, Geräte mit unterschiedlichen Schwingungsverhalten für die unterschiedlichsten Übungsvariationen zur Verfügung zu stellen. Gerade der Einsatz von verhältnissmässig "steifen" Materialien erlaubt es in eleganter Weise das Schwingungsverhalten, und gegebenfalls auch gleichzeitig das optische Erscheinungsbild zu variieren. Gleiches gilt auch für eine Sandwichbauweise.According to the invention it is proposed that the elastic material is formed from a composite material, preferably consisting of the aforementioned materials. Thus, it is possible to provide devices with different vibration behavior for a wide variety of exercise variations available. Especially the use of relatively "rigid" materials allows elegantly the vibration behavior, and if necessary, at the same time to vary the visual appearance. The same applies to a sandwich construction.

In einer Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemässen Lösung ist es vorgesehen, dass das elastische Material ein Schichtmaterial in Sandwich-Bauweise ist.In a development of the solution according to the invention, it is provided that the elastic material is a layer material in a sandwich construction.

Der Querschnitt des Wellnessgerätes kann kreisförmig, oval, rechteckig oder quadratisch sein. Dabei ist der Querschnitt des stabförmigen Gebildes derart variierbar, dass in der Breite Abmessungen von ca. 4,0 cm bis 10,0 cm, bevorzugt 6,0 cm, in der Höhe von ca. 0,5 cm bis 2,0 cm, bevorzugt 1,0 cm oder im Durchmesser von 0, 5 bis 6, 0 cm, bevorzugt 2,5 cm und in der Länge ca. 80,0 cm bis 200,0 cm, bevorzugt 150,0 cm aufgewiesen werden. Dabei sind die Abmessungen des stabförmigen Gebildes derart variierbar, dass unterschiedliche Schwingungen für unterschiedliche Übungsintensitäten erreichbar sind.The cross-section of the wellness device can be circular, oval, rectangular or square. In this case, the cross section of the rod-shaped structure is variable so that in the width dimensions of about 4.0 cm to 10.0 cm, preferably 6.0 cm, in the height of about 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm, preferably 1.0 cm or in diameter of 0, 5 to 6, 0 cm, preferably 2.5 cm and in the length of about 80.0 cm to 200.0 cm, preferably 150.0 cm are exhibited. The dimensions of the rod-shaped structure are variable so that different vibrations for different exercise intensities can be achieved.

Durch die zuvor dargestellte Ausführung der erfindungsgemässen Lösung ist es möglich, dass das Gewicht des Gerätes geringer als 1,0 kg, bevorzugt ca. 300 g bis 600 g beträgt.By the embodiment of the inventive solution described above, it is possible that the weight of the device is less than 1.0 kg, preferably about 300 g to 600 g.

Erfindungsgemäß ist in der Mitte des stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebildes ein das Gebilde umhüllendes Material angeordnet, welches als Griff ausgebildet ist.According to the invention, a material enveloping the structure, which is designed as a handle, is arranged in the middle of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure.

Das das stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde umhüllende Material kann dabei gummiartig, gewebeartig, vorzugsweise aus textilen Gewebe ausgebildet sein.The material enveloping the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure can be rubber-like, fabric-like, preferably made of textile fabric.

Insbesondere ist es möglich, dass das gesamte stabbeziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde gemäss einer der zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsformen von einer Schutzhülle umgeben ist. Dies führt zum einen zu einem gewissen Schutz des gesamten Wellnessgerätes, zum anderen ist damit eine unterschiedlichen Ansprüchen Rechnung tragende Gestaltung des Gerätes möglich. Weiterhin kann auch von dieser Schutzhülle das Schwingungsverhalten des gesamten Gerätes beeinflusst werden.In particular, it is possible that the entire stabbeziehungsweise rod-shaped structure according to one of the embodiments described above is surrounded by a protective cover. On the one hand, this leads to a certain protection of the entire wellness device and, on the other hand, a different design of the device is possible. Furthermore, the vibration behavior of the entire device can also be influenced by this protective cover.

Wie aus den vorstehenden Merkmalen deutlich wird, ist das Wellnessgerät als Fitness-, Freizeitsport- oder Aerobic-Gerät einsetzbar. Es ist leicht in der Handhabung, seine Übungen sind durch jedermann leicht und ohne zusätzliche Anleitung zu erlernen.As is clear from the above features, the wellness device can be used as a fitness, recreational sports or aerobic device. It is easy to handle, its exercises are easy to learn by anyone and without any additional instructions.

Ein weiterer Aspekt ist, dass aufgrund des geringen Eigengewichtes und aufgrund der geringen Abmessungen dieses Wellnessgerät leicht transportierbar ist, so dass es auch an unterschiedlichen Orten ohne Beeinträchtigung einsetzbar ist.Another aspect is that due to the low weight and due to the small dimensions of this wellness device is easy to transport, so that it can also be used in different places without impairment.

Eine weitere Lösung der erfindungsgemäss gestellten Aufgabe wird durch die Verwendung eines stab- oder stangenförmigen Gebildes aus elastischem, insbesondere zu Schwingungen anregbaren Material als Sportgerät, insbesondere im Fitness-, Wellness-, Freizeitsport- oder Aerobicbereich zur Verfügung gestellt.A further solution of the object according to the invention is provided by the use of a rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure made of elastic material which can be excited in particular as a sports device, in particular in the fitness, wellness, leisure sports or aerobics sector posed.

Es ist weiterhin vorgesehen, eine Verwendung eines stab- bzw. stangenförmigen Gebildes vorzusehen, dessen Material aus einem Verbundmaterial, aus einem bzw. mehreren der zuvor beschriebenen Materialarten bzw. Verbindungen besteht.It is further provided to provide a use of a rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure whose material consists of a composite material, one or more of the types of material or compounds described above.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der erfindungsgemässen Lösung betrifft die Verwendung eines Gebildes gemäss den zuvor geschilderten Verwendungen, welches sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass das Gebilde als Wellness-Gerät nach einem oder mehreren der zuvor dargestellten Lösungsmöglichkeiten ausgebildet ist.Another aspect of the inventive solution relates to the use of a structure according to the previously described uses, which is characterized in that the structure is designed as a wellness device according to one or more of the possible solutions presented above.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der erfindungsgemässen Lösung bildet die Verwendung eines Gebildes nach einem oder mehreren der zuvor dargestellten Lösungsmöglichkeiten, welches sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass das Gebilde vertikal oder horizontal gehalten wird, in Schwingungen versetzt ist und aufgrund der periodischen Bewegung eine für Therapiezwecke auszuweisende Beanspruchung der Muskulatur erlaubt.Another aspect of the solution according to the invention is the use of a structure according to one or more of the above-described possible solutions, which is characterized in that the structure is held vertically or horizontally, is vibrated and due to the periodic movement to be identified for therapy purposes muscle stress allowed.

Gemäss einer Weiterbildung der erfindungemässen Lösung ist es vorgesehen, dass zusätzlich zu der Beanspruchung der Muskulatur zum Halten des Gebildes Übungen für weitere Muskulaturbereiche des Körpers, zum Beispiel durch gleichzeitige Lauf- und/oder Aerobicübungen, vorgesehen sind.According to a development of the solution according to the invention, it is provided that, in addition to the stressing of the musculature for holding the structure, there are provided exercises for further muscular areas of the body, for example by simultaneous running and / or aerobic exercises.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen beziehungsweise Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellt. Es zeigen:

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eine einfache Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes,
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ein speziell ausgebildetes Wellnessgerät mit zusätzlichen Gewichten und Dämpfungselementen und
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Fig. 1 zeigt eine einfache Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Wellnessgerätes. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 ist das stabbeziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde (Grundkörper) dargestellt. Dieses stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde ist als Kunststoff-Faser-Verbindung ausgebildet, die vorzugsweise Glasfasern oder Kohlenstofffasern enthält. Der Querschnitt des stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebildes kann kreisförmig, oval, rechteckig oder quadratisch sein. Für die zeichnerische Darstellung hat dies jedoch keine Bedeutung. In der Mitte des stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebildes 1 befindet sich, zur besseren Handhabung des Gerätes, der Griff 2. Der Griff 2 ist in der dargestellten Ausführungsform als ein das Gebilde umhüllendes Material ausgeführt, das heisst, es ist in der Mitte mit einer Bohrung versehen worden und dann über das stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmige Gebilde derart gezogen worden, bis es sich in der Mitte dieses Gebildes befindet. Dort wird es dann mit geeigneten Befestigungsmitteln fixiert. Das Material besitzt eigene Spannkräfte, die ausreichen, um das als Griff ausgebildete Material dauerhaft in seiner einmal gewählten Position zu halten. An seinen in Längsrichtung gesehenen Enden des stabförmigen Gebildes 1 befinden sich Schutzvorrichtungen 3. Diese Schutzvorrichtungen 3 sind im dargestellten Beispiel als Schutzkappen ausgebildet. An ihren nach aussen weisenden Seiten können jeweils Abrundungen vorgesehen sein, so dass Verletzungen beim Transport und bei der Durchführung von Übungen vermieden werden. Der einfachen Darstellung wegen ist auf eine Zeichnung der Rundungen verzichtet worden. Die Schutzvorrichtungen 3 sind so ausgebildet, dass sie austauschbar sind. Besonders bevorzugt ist es dann, wenn diese Schutzvorrichtungen 3 unterschiedliche Gewichte aufweisen, womit unterschiedliche Belastbarkeiten der Muskulatur beziehungsweise unterschiedliche Anforderungen an das Koordinationsvermögen gestellt werden können.Fig. 1 shows a simple embodiment of the inventive wellness device. The reference numeral 1, the stabbeziehungsweise rod-shaped structure (body) is shown. This rod or bar-shaped structure is designed as a plastic-fiber compound, which preferably contains glass fibers or carbon fibers. The cross section of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure can be circular, oval, rectangular or square. For the graphic representation, however, this has no meaning. In the middle of the rod-shaped or rod-shaped structure 1, for better handling of the device, there is the handle 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the handle 2 is designed as a material enveloping the structure, that is to say it is in the middle with a bore have been provided and then pulled over the rod or bar-shaped structure in such a way until it is in the middle of this structure. There it is then fixed with suitable fasteners. The material has its own clamping forces, which are sufficient to hold the handle formed material permanently in its once selected position. At its ends seen in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped structure 1 are protective devices 3. These protective devices 3 are formed in the example shown as protective caps. Rounding off may be provided on their outwardly facing sides so as to avoid injury during transportation and during exercise. For the sake of simplicity, a drawing of the curves has been omitted. The guards 3 are designed to be interchangeable. It is particularly preferred if these protective devices 3 have different weights, whereby different load capacities of the muscles or different requirements can be placed on the coordination ability.

In Fig. 2 ist ein erfindungsgemässes Wellnessgerät dargestellt, bei dem zusätzlich zu den bereits beschriebenen Merkmalen Gewichte 4 auf dem stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebilde 1 angeordnet sind. Diese Gewichte 4 sind als Zusatzgewichte zu dem Eigengewicht der Schutzvorrichtung 3 auf dem Gebilde 1 angeordnet. Die Gewichte 4 sind dabei in ihrem Abstand zueinander und in ihrem Abstand vom Zentrum des stabbeziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebildes 1 variierbar. Zwischen zwei Gewichten 4 ist ein Dämpfungselement 5 angeordnet. Dieses Dämpfungselement 5 kann beispielsweise als schlauchförmiges Gebilde, ähnlich einem Schutzschlauch für einen Stossdämpfer, ausgebildet sein. Auch hier wurde der einfachen Darstellung wegen lediglich eine parallele Ausführung gewählt. Dabei ist es von Vorteil, wenn dieses Dämpfungselement selbst elastische Eigenschaften aufweist. Wie bereits in der Beschreibung erklärt, kann mittels dieses Dämpfungselementes eine weitere Anpassung an ein gewünschtes Schwingungsverhalten des gesamten Wellnessgerätes erreicht werden.FIG. 2 shows a wellness device according to the invention, in which, in addition to the features already described, weights 4 are arranged on the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure 1. These weights 4 are arranged as additional weights to the weight of the protective device 3 on the structure 1. The weights 4 are variable in their distance from one another and in their distance from the center of the barbeziehungsweise rod-shaped structure 1. Between two weights 4, a damping element 5 is arranged. This damping element 5 may be formed, for example, as a tubular structure, similar to a protective hose for a shock absorber. Again, the simple presentation was chosen because only a parallel design. It is advantageous if this damping element itself has elastic properties. As already explained in the description, a further adaptation to a desired vibration behavior of the entire wellness device can be achieved by means of this damping element.

In Fig. 3 sind verschiedene Ausführungsmöglichkeiten der Schutzkappen 3 beziehungsweise der Gewichte 4 als Schnittdarstellung dargestellt. Der Unterschied besteht lediglich darin, dass bei der Ausführung als Gewicht 4 eine durchgehende Bohrung vorgesehen ist, während bei der Ausführung als Schutzkappe die Bohrung bevorzugt nicht als Durchgangsbohrung ausgebildet ist. Wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, ist im Kern der Schutzkappe 3 beziehungsweise des Gewichtes 4 eine Bohrung beziehungsweise Öffnung vorgesehen, die der Form des stab- beziehungsweise stangenförmigen Gebildes 1 entspricht.In Fig. 3 different embodiments of the protective caps 3 and the weights 4 are shown as a sectional view. The only difference is that in the embodiment as a weight 4, a through hole is provided, while in the embodiment as a protective cap, the bore is preferably not formed as a through hole. As can be seen from FIG. 3, a bore or opening, which corresponds to the shape of the rod-shaped or bar-shaped structure 1, is provided in the core of the protective cap 3 or of the weight 4.

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  1. Wellness apparatus consisting of elastic material, in particular material that is capable of being excited to vibrate, substantially consisting of a bar- or rod-shaped structure (1), with protective arrangements (3) that are formed as weights being arranged on the bar- or rod-shaped structure (1) at its ends when viewed in the longitudinal direction, with in the centre of the structure (1) there is arranged a material that covers the structure (1) and is formed as a grip (2),
    characterised in that the material that is formed as a grip (2) having its own tensional forces that suffice in order to hold the material that is formed as a grip permanently in its position once selected,
    and that the elastic material of the bar- or rod-shaped structure (1) is formed from a plastics-material fibre combination,
    and that the material that forms the protective arrangements (3) has sufficient tensional force in order to fix the protective arrangements (3) axially.
  2. Wellness apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the plastics-material fibre combination comprises glass fibres or carbon fibres.
  3. Wellness apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the cross section of the structure (1) is circular.
  4. Wellness apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the cross section of the structure (1) is oval, rectangular or square.
  5. Wellness apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the protective arrangements (3) are exchangeable.
  6. Wellness apparatus according to claim 5, characterised in that the exchangeable protective arrangements (3) have different weights.
  7. Wellness apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in addition to the protective arrangements (3) the apparatus has a plurality of weights (4).
  8. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the weights (4) are constructed in such a way that on the one hand adjustment or displacement on the bar- or rod-shaped structure (1) is possible and on the other hand the material that forms the weights (4) has sufficient tensional force in order to fix the weights (4) axially.
  9. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the weights (4) can be mounted and fixed.
  10. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that damping elements (5) are arranged between the weights (4).
  11. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the protective arrangements (3) and/or the damping elements (5) are by preference formed from elastic, preferably rubber-like, material.
  12. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the elastic material of the protective arrangement (3) and/or of the damping element (5) is formed at least in part from plastics material or a plastics-material fibre combination or as a carbon fibre combination or as a rubber silicone or rubber silicone fibre combination, or consists of rubber or rubber-like material or of wood or spring steel, and/or the elastic material is formed from a composite material, consisting of a plurality of the afore-mentioned materials, or the elastic material is a laminated material in a sandwich construction consisting of one or more of the afore-mentioned materials.
  13. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the cross section of the structure (1) has width dimensions of approximately 4.0 cm to 10.00 cm, by preference 6.0 cm, height dimensions of approximately 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm, by preference 1.0 cm, or a diameter of 0.5 to 6.0 cm, by preference 2.5 cm, and length dimensions of approximately 80.00 cm to 200.00 cm, by preference 150.00 cm.
  14. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the dimensions of the structure (1) can be varied in such a way that different vibrations can be achieved for different intensities of exercise.
  15. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the weight of the apparatus amounts to ≤ 1.0 kg, by preference to approximately 300 g to 600 g.
  16. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the material that covers the structure (1) is formed like rubber, like woven material, preferably from woven textile material.
  17. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the whole structure (1) is surrounded by a protective covering.
  18. Wellness apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wellness apparatus can be used as a fitness, leisure-time sports or aerobic apparatus.
  19. Use of a wellness apparatus according to one of the preceding claims as a sports apparatus, in particular in the field of fitness, wellness, leisure-time sports.
  20. Use according to claim 19, characterised in that the structure (1) is held vertically or horizontally, is set vibrating and on account of the periodic movement permits strain on the muscles that is to be exploited for therapeutic purposes.
  21. Use according to claim 19 or 20, characterised in that in addition to straining the muscles in order to hold the structure (1), exercises for further muscle regions of the body, in particular running and/or aerobic exercises, are intended.
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