EP3551300B1 - Training device for carrying out balance, meditation and/or yoga exercises - Google Patents

Description

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

The implementation of sporting and / or physical exercises to develop, improve and / or strengthen the muscles, the circulatory system and / or the mobility of a user is enjoying increasing popularity. It is therefore not surprising that a large number of different training devices for performing such exercises are known from the prior art.

The training devices known from the prior art are characterized by a multi-part structure comprising a base plate, on which a user is to perform the exercises, and a convex support arranged below the base plate. By means of the support, the training device is in contact with a floor and / or a horizontal surface. In addition, the support is designed in such a way that the entire training device is essentially deflected in one direction when performing the exercises, whereby the development, improvement and / or strengthening of the muscles, des Circulation and / or the mobility of the user is achievable. The type of deflection is predetermined by the shape and / or position of the support below the base plate of the training device. For example, in this context, the yoga exercise board according to the patent US 8,734,308 B1 to call. Such training devices have the disadvantage, however, that a deflection is only possible around a spatial axis.

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

In order to carry out sporting and / or physical exercises, it is also known from the prior art to arrange several supports for essentially free movement of the training device on the underside of a base plate. Such a configuration of a training device has also proven to be disadvantageous, since the deflection of the training board about several spatial axes required for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises is either too flat or too steep. For example, in this context the gymnastics device is according to the laid-open specification DE 22 24 216 A1 to call. The gymnastics equipment was developed to train balance exercises and movement sequences while skiing. For this purpose, it is designed round or oval and has a concave underside which has the same radius in every spatial direction.

There is therefore a great need for a training device for the reliable and targeted development, improvement and / or strengthening of the muscles, mobility, circulation and / or movement coordination, by means of which the desired goals can be achieved while simultaneously achieving a maximum training effect. It is also necessary that the training device is easy to transport, set up and / or maintain. In addition, the training device should be designed to be stable and have a size which enables exercises, in particular balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises, to be carried out in all conceivable positions. In addition, the training device should be inexpensive to manufacture, durable and easy to use. The invention has therefore set itself the task of providing a training device for performing balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises in order to overcome the above-mentioned difficulties and above all to improve the applicability on the part of a user and the training effect to be achieved.

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

According to the invention, a training device for performing equilibrium, meditation and / or yoga exercises with a body is proposed which has a flat upper side and a convex lower side. The underside is in contact with a floor and / or a horizontal surface, the body being able to be constructed in one piece and being movable about several spatial axes by means of the convex underside. The training device is characterized in that the convex formation has a radius of at least 1.00 m in the longitudinal direction of the body and a radius of at least 0.10 m in the transverse direction of the body, and wherein the body is elongated and narrow.

The training device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that a user is partially or completely on the flat upper side of the body to carry out balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises, for example by standing, lying, kneeling, sitting and standing on the upper side / or is supported. When the exercises are actively performed, the convex underside of the body causes the training device to move around several spatial axes, which is such that the muscles, the reactivity of the muscles, the speed and / or the strength of the muscle contraction, the joints , the circulation, mobility and / or movement coordination are optimally developed, improved and / or strengthened. The reason for this is that the user applies a counterforce to the movement of the training device. At the same time, the training device is suitable for the passive implementation of balance, meditation and / or yoga exercises which require the user to hold and / or rest. The reason for this is that, due to the configuration of the convex underside, the training device enables the training device to be held in a rest position while the exercises are being carried out.

The term “training device” relates to a device and / or an aid for performing and / or for training physical exercises. According to the invention, the training device for performing the exercises has a body with a flat upper side on which the user is located. For example, it is conceivable that the user stands, lies, kneels, sits and / or is supported on the upper side, so that the upper side forms a standing, lying, knee, sitting and / or supporting surface when performing the exercises .

Furthermore, it has been recognized as essential to the invention that the body has a convex underside, the underside is in contact with a floor and / or a horizontal surface. The convex design of the underside can have any shape that causes instability of the training device when it is used by a user located on the upper side. This means that the convex underside of the body enables a movement and / or tilting of the training device in all directions when a user is performing the exercises. The training device is preferably freely movable about several spatial axes. Even more preferably, the mobility is a tilting, rolling and / or rocking movement of the training device.

In the context of the invention, it has been recognized as essential that the movement of the training device about several spatial axes is not too strong in order to enable the user to perform exercises passively in a holding and / or resting position. At the same time, the movement of the training device around several spatial axes is not too weak to achieve a maximum training effect. This is known to a person skilled in the art. The convex design is preferred such that an optimal development, improvement and / or strengthening of the muscles, the reactivity of the muscles, the speed and / or the strength of the muscle contraction, the joints, the circulation, the mobility and / or the movement coordination of the user is attainable. Furthermore, the convex design is preferred such that it is possible to keep the training device in a rest position while the exercises are being carried out. The term "rest position" relates to a position of the training device in which it is deflected in such a way that there is no noticeable and / or significant deflection of the training device for the user.

By means of the radius of at least 1.00 m in the longitudinal direction of the body and the radius of at least 0.10 m in the transverse direction of the body, it is possible to achieve the best possible training effect. The radius in the longitudinal direction of the body is preferably at least 1.00 m, at least 1.50 m, at least 2.00 m, at least 2.50 m, at least 3.00 m, at least 3.50 m, at least 4.00 m, at least 4.50 m, at least 5, 00 m, at least 5.50 m, at least 6.00 m, at least 6.50 m, at least 7.00 m, at least 7.50 m, at least 8.00 m, at least 8.50 m, at least 9.00 m , at least 9.50 m, at least 10.00 m, at least 10.50 m, at least 11.00 m, at least 11.50 m, at least 12.00 m, at least 12.50 m, at least 13.00 m, at least 13.50 m, at least 14.00 m, at least 14.50 m, at least 15.00 m, at least 15.50 m, at least 16.00 m, at least 16.50 m, at least 17.00 m, at least 17, 50 m, at least 18.00 m, at least 18.50 m, at least 19.00 m, at least 19.50 m, at least 20.0 m or more. The radius in the transverse direction of the body is preferably at least 0.10 m, at least 0.15 m, at least 0.20 m, at least 0.25 m, at least 0.30 m, at least 0.35 m, at least 0.40 m, at least 0.45 m, at least 0.50 m, at least 0.55 m, at least 0.60 m, at least 0.65 m, at least 0.70 m, at least 0.75 m, at least 0.80 m, at least 0 , 85 m, at least 0.90 m, at least 0.95 m, at least 1.00 m, at least 1.10 m, at least 1.20 m, at least 1.30 m, at least 1.40 m, at least 1.50 m m, at least 1.60 m, at least 1.70 m, at least 1.80 m, at least 1.90 m, at least 2.00 m, at least 2.10 m, at least 2.20 m, at least 2.30 m, at least 2.40 m, at least 2.50 m, at least 2.60 m, at least 2.70 m, at least 2.80 m, at least 2.90 m, at least 3.00 m, at least 3.10 m, at least 3 , 20 m, at least 3.30 m, at least 3.40 m, at least 3.50 m, at least 3.60 m, at least 3.70 m, at least 3.80 m, at least 3.90 m, at least 4.00 m or more. The flat and narrow design offers the advantage that the training device can be easily transported and / or stowed away when not in use.

The term "exercise" relates in the context of the invention to a sporting and / or physical exercise of the user, such as balance, meditation, movement coordination, relaxation, Gymnastics, rehabilitation, fitness and / or yoga exercises, by means of which a variety of physical characteristics can be developed, improved and / or strengthened, such as the muscles, the reactivity of the muscles, the speed and / or the strength of the muscle contraction, the Joints, the circulatory system, mobility and / or coordination of movements. It is conceivable that the training device is used to perform the exercises by a user himself or together with an assistant, such as a doctor, a therapist and / or a trainer. By means of the assistant, the training device can be used, for example, for a therapeutic and / or fitness-oriented application, by means of which the exercises to support the treatment method, the therapy and / or the fitness of the user can be carried out. Such exercises can preferably be carried out actively and / or passively. The "active implementation" relates, for example, to an exercise in movement of the body, whereas a "passive implementation" relates to an exercise in a holding and / or resting position of the user. This is known to a person skilled in the art. Such exercises are characterized by the fact that they are holistic sporting and / or physical exercises which can be carried out in all conceivable positions of the user. Such positions of the user are, for example, standing, for example on one or two hands and / or one or both feet, lying down, for example in prone, side and / or supine position, kneeling, sitting, in support, for example in a push-up , and / or a mixture thereof can be carried out.

To achieve a maximum training effect and the desired goals with regard to the reliable and targeted development, improvement and / or strengthening of the muscles, mobility, circulation and / or movement coordination, it has been recognized as essential that the training device is dimensioned accordingly and that the Body of the training device is elongated and narrow. That is, the training device has a corresponding length, Width and / or height to enable holistic athletic and / or physical exercises of the user in all conceivable positions, such as standing, lying, kneeling, sitting and / or supported position and / or a mixture thereof. In this way, the training device enables holistic exercises and / or individual exercises to be carried out.

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

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

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

In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable that the top and / or the bottom are designed to be non-slip, non-slip and / or non-slip, for example due to the selection of a corresponding material and / or by means of a coating. This configuration offers a high level of safety when using the training device, since the user and / or on the floor and / or the horizontal surface are reliably prevented from slipping off and / or slipping. In addition, there is no need for any additional securing means, such as an anti-slip mat, so that the training device according to the invention can be used easily and directly.

In yet another development of the invention, it is conceivable that the top and / or the bottom is designed to be antiviral, antibacterial and / or antimycotic, for example due to the selection of a corresponding material and / or by means of a coating. In this way, it is ensured that the training device meets hygienic requirements and / or regulations without additional expenditure, so that it can, for example, be used by different users without hesitation.

It is also conceivable that the convex configuration of the underside extends essentially over the entire length and / or essentially over the entire width of the body. The term “essentially” means, if possible, almost completely or completely over the entire length and / or width of the underside. This embodiment is particularly advantageous because in this way the movement of the training device about several spatial axes, in particular the tilting, rolling and / or rocking movement, is improved. The improvement of these movements leads to a strengthening of the training effect.

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

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

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

In yet another development of the invention, it is conceivable that the body is flat. This embodiment offers the advantage that the training device can be easily transported and / or stowed away when not in use.

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

It is assumed that the definitions and explanations of the terms mentioned above apply to all aspects described below in this description, unless otherwise stated.

Further details, features and advantages of the invention emerge from the following description of the preferred exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the subclaims. The respective features can be implemented individually or in combination with one another. The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments. The exemplary embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numbers in the individual figures denote elements that are the same or functionally the same or correspond to one another in terms of their function.

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eine Draufsicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;

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einen Längsschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;

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einen Querschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes in Vollform (Fig. 3A) und als Hohlform (Fig. 3B);

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eine isometrische Darstellung einer konvex ausgebildeten Unterseite eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes;

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eine isometrische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgerätes als Hohlform.

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a plan view of a training device according to the invention;

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a longitudinal section of a training device according to the invention;

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a cross-section of a training device according to the invention in full form ( Figure 3A ) and as a hollow shape ( Figure 3B );

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an isometric view of a convex underside of a training device according to the invention;

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an isometric view of a training device according to the invention as a hollow shape.

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

As in Fig. 2 , Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Fig. 4 As can be clearly seen, the convex formation 21 of the underside 20 extends essentially over the entire length L and essentially over the entire width B of the body 02. By means of this configuration it is advantageously possible to achieve the best possible training effect for development, improvement and / or strengthening the circulatory system, mobility and / or movement coordination, as well as the muscles, the speed and / or strength of the muscle contraction, the ability of the muscles and / or the joints of a user to react.

The training device 01 according to the invention can be produced from any material, such as wood, rubber, metal, plastic and / or a mixture thereof. To achieve good transportability, the body 02 of the training device 01 depends on the material selected as a solid body ( Figure 3A ) or as a hollow body ( Figure 3B and Fig. 5 ) can be produced.

Claims (9)

1. A training device (01) for performing holistic balance, meditation and/or yoga exercises having a body (02) which comprises a planar upper side (10) and a convex bottom side (20, 21), the bottom side (20) being in contact with a floor and/or a horizontal surface,
   the body (02) being formed in one piece and being movable around several spatial axes due to the convex bottom side (20, 21),
   characterised in that
   the convex design (21) has a radius of at least 1.00 m in the longitudinal direction of the body (02) and a radius of at least 0.10 m in the transverse direction of the body (02), and in that the body (02) is elongated and narrow.
2. The training device (01) according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   the upper side (10) and/or the bottom side (20) are/is designed to be non-slip, slip-proof and/or slip resistant.
3. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the upper side (10) and/or the bottom side (20) are/is designed to be antiviral, antibacterial and/or antimycotic.
4. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the convex design (21) of the bottom side (20) essentially extends across the entire length (L) and/or essentially extends across the entire width (B) of the body (02).
5. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the body (02) is closed.
6. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the body is made of wood, rubber, metal, plastic, in particular a polymer, a composite and/or a foam, and/or a mixture thereof.
7. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the body (02) is hollow.
8. The training device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the body (02) is flat.
9. The training device (01) according to claim 8,
   characterised in that
   the body (02) is at least 1.00 m to 2.00 m long, at least 0.30 m to 0.80 m wide and/or at least 0.03 m to 0.12 m high.

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