WO2022058537A1

WO2022058537A1 - Training apparatus, in particular for dry-land swim training

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Publication number: WO2022058537A1
Application number: PCT/EP2021/075684
Authority: WO
Inventors: Peter Hans NINGELGEN
Original assignee: Ningelgen Peter Hans
Priority date: 2020-09-18
Filing date: 2021-09-17
Publication date: 2022-03-24

Abstract

The invention relates to a training system (1), in particular for dry-land swim training, comprising a number of elastically stretchable draw ropes (2) which are fastened to a common holding point 4, and each of which draw ropes is guided over an associated deflection pulley (6), from which deflection pulley the draw rope continues downwards in a substantially vertical direction from the ceiling, and which draw rope is provided in each case with a handle (10) at the end.

Description

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Training device, in particular for swimming dry training

The invention relates to a training device, in particular for dry swimming training.

Swimming is based on a range of motion with a horizontal direction of motion, namely lying in the water. Current training concepts and previous approaches to swimming training, especially as alternatives outside of the water, are all based on a principle of horizontal movement, just like swimming in water. However, this is not optimal for either the motor or the physical aspect of skill development. Equally difficult from the point of view of endurance training suitability. The greatest limitation with horizontally oriented models is the specific addressing of the full muscle chain in connection with the freedom of movement that is so important.

Exceptionally first possibility for analytical or also imaging, be it through mirrors or screens, is only given with the VITS method. With previous solutions, a high-quality "alternative swimming training" in the dry is not remotely specific, permanently effective or feasible with "long-term training methods".

With the present training device, a new methodical approach for a training concept for particularly efficient and effective skill development for swimmers is to be made possible, with which these disadvantages can be overcome.

This is achieved according to the invention by a training device with the features of claim 1. In the training device according to the invention, as a basic principle, the stretched position typical of swimming, as it occurs horizontally during actual swimming, is transformed by 90° into the vertical, upright position. With this configuration according to the invention, ie essentially the imitation of the movement sequence when swimming, but in an upright, vertical standing position, the complete and correct specific muscle group can be addressed with attached training systems or weights. This takes place with full freedom of movement and in a pleasantly comfortable position and posture for the trainee and with consciously targeted addressing of even the finest muscles and stabilizers, which are so important for efficient and effective fast, or simply "good" swimming.

In particular, the design of the training device for training in a vertical or upright position is considered essential to the invention. In terms of sensors, the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet of humans are excellently networked and interconnected. Standing on one leg, for example, is usually not a problem, upright straight, perpendicular to gravity. The human sense of balance is highly trained and designed to compensate for every little movement. Gravity and with it the "vertical plumb" to it can be seen as a kind of reference for lines of force, balance and alignment, as well as standing upright, and the straight body shape can be excellently practiced against this force background, up to Perfection.

The system according to the invention now uses this for swimming training, which leads the complete athlete with all his movements and force direction executions, with the rotation of 90 degrees, from the horizontal position into the vertical position.

This is highly relevant for swimmers, since in the perceived weightlessness in the water there is not a "direction control" and also a "reference direction" to this extent, and there are also no reflective-sensory demands on the statics and the holding apparatus of the human body. The upright position according to the principle according to the invention (“Vertical Inline Training System”, VITS) thus provides an important “property” for swimmers that has not been used in this way up to now. VITS, on the other hand, uses this aspect, specifically isolated, as well as in the basic general concept design of the vertical inline training system.

At the same time, the training device enables a real-time analysis of the movement sequence.

As a result, incorrect movements of swimmers that can be observed widely can be largely eliminated both due to the design and by the 1:1 real-time control that is possible in this way using a mirror, as well as by specific instructions in the attached training manuals. Errors of various types and origins can be massively reduced or completely eliminated within a "familiarization period" of usually just a few weeks, sometimes within days or even hours. This usually takes many years. The training device thus enables particularly efficient and targeted swimming training. "In the water" and also with current learning and training models, on the other hand, this can hardly be taught, it is also really difficult to control this at all.

The core of the underlying "VITS" method enables the swimming movement to be broken down into individual components, and every detail can be meticulously examined, communicated, corrected, taught and learned. Athletes perform, see and feel at the same time. The "vertical training method" according to the invention alone enables specific training that is comparable to that in water, but in dry conditions, at the athletes' homes, in clubs, at teaching institutes worldwide. With the method according to the invention, highly qualitative learning and training units up to several hours are now possible for the first time - with simultaneous use of many advantages compared to any conventional training, as well as compared to any other currently existing "dry training solution". The "Vertical Method VITS", for the implementation of which the training device is ideally equipped with a number of traction ropes for suitable force deflection in the desired vertical direction, was conceived as a test as an alternative to the usual swimming training. With the help of an experiment, it was found completely surprisingly: The development of skills with the test use of this method showed results within a few weeks, which were otherwise noticeable after many months and many years, including strong efforts - if at all. With this dry training in home use, there are many fundamentally important advantages:

- No start and stop for efficient, effective training, since you can train at home

- No "wrong" or disturbed training on crowded swimming lanes (no control, force directions)

- always almost 100% correct force directions

- Almost 100% full correct muscle chain

- Economical

- Environmentally friendly

- massive time saver

- Free time management

- Far clearer, better training control

- Highly efficient and effective

- 10 second motor skills exercise up to 2 hours of continuous training - perfect function, with control.

- World's best opportunity to "learn, practice and train motor skills".

- Perfect for developing specific physical performance and endurance

- Full freedom of movement

- Full rotation ability

- Analytically controlled endurance training option

- "Decoupling" of the lower extremities, immobilisation or targeted activation

- Suitable for online training, mirror + online courses, comfortable, capable of continuous training - With this vertical method, ALL existing, future or conceivable online services such as coaching, virtual group training, competitions, etc. can be opened up in the sector for the first time.

The training method according to the invention and the training device based on it are based in particular on the following considerations:

Swimming is a highly complex movement process. At the beginning of his "existence as a swimmer", usually as a small child, every swimmer always looked for "buoyancy" first, in order not to drown, not to "go under". For this, buoyant movements are of course necessary - these are life-sustaining and so it can be assumed that this "buoyancy effect" is stored deep in the motor memory and can basically be called up forever and thus remains part of our unconscious movement execution forever, as long as it is not active is counteracted. In order to swim quickly and efficiently, however, "buoyant" movements are to be regarded as energy-wasting as well as very harmful for the "straight water position".

Furthermore, every swimmer has saved a number of more or less disturbing or disadvantageous unconscious "mis-movements" in their usual movement pattern.

With the "VITS" method according to the invention, on the other hand, the specific swimming movements are broken down into parts and then individually learned, practiced and trained in a targeted, analytically correct manner. In this way, incorrect movements are largely and often quickly and completely eliminated in the shortest possible way.

In addition, there are the practical exercises used in the attached training programs, which specifically lead extremities, such as the legs and feet, to conscious cyclic movements. For example, after a few weeks of using the method in test subjects, it is noticeable that the leg posture and footwork in the water is visibly calmer and tighter, although in the first learning and training programs there is absolutely no "active movement" with the legs. It can be concluded that with this method, purely through "quiescent position" of the legs, purely through the narrow foot position of the "basic position" (feet should always be very close together) this change towards "tight calm feet" purely through getting used to transported and transmitted into the water.

Swimming is not a natural process for us humans. It's not done natively, it's often used more to "not go under". If efficient, effective propulsion is required, the medium of water is even less suitable. Water provokes mistakes because it absorbs every force input in every direction. In particular, every swimmer tends to look for resistance - and such resistance is found particularly well in less effective directions, laterally, in an arc, downwards or even upwards. So far it has been, and still is, that "swimming" with a certain ability requirement, specifically only in the water "can be optimally "learned and practiced as well as trained.

Strength training and flexibility training, as well as basic alternative endurance training forms such as running, cycling, general exercise are included here and these forms of training remain valid. Specific training requires addressing the specific musculature while actively maintaining a stretched body position. In many tests looking for the best solution, the vertical approach has proven to be the only viable one.

Constant access, perfect suitability for everyday use and optimal embedding in the normal daily routine were the attributes targeted in both the search and the development. Last but not least, depending on the design of the training hardware, it can be installed on normal, load-bearing living room ceilings. This has the advantage that this can often be implemented very easily without any problems, there is nothing unusual about it, and the training hardware is also completely outside of the normal "movement space" when it is "not in use". In general, this does not claim any other "living space" or "room" for itself. Basically, it doesn't have to be put away and put away to use them - the hardware is always ready to hand in its place and can be used at any time from seconds to hours. This is probably partly an advantage of the hardware, but is only possible at all with the vertical method VITS.

If good swimmers didn't use their core muscles for an optimal position in the water while swimming, the body would always veer and bend in one direction or the other, and this is detrimental to efficient, good swimming. In order to prevent this, the longitudinal axis of the body should be deliberately kept “straight” when swimming, which requires body awareness and traditionally long learning, if this succeeds at all. Swimmers often don't get any closer to their ideas, precisely because it is difficult to learn and difficult to convey.

This is now better with "VITS", since, almost like in a laboratory, analytically controlled, targeted and at the same time extremely sport-specific, many details can be worked on during the specific movement execution. Unlike any other method, the vertical "VITS" method can be used to work extremely consciously on individual muscles and points on the body.

In this way, many individual hip and leg stabilizing muscles, or individual arm, torso and back muscles can be activated in a targeted and conscious manner. In particular, the activation can be carried out via the possible 1:1 real-time analysis in the mirror, or with a free hand, one's own sense of touch or the sense of touch of a trainer, right during the specific "movement execution" - as well as statically, quasi in a frozen movement of the respective specific part of the body and muscles, uniquely precisely instructed and controlled, corrected if necessary. This ensures a faster and better understanding of many important details.

The "VITS" method can and will be a good aid for teaching training science. Any movement speed is possible. From static load, i.e. pure load holding without movement, to normal faster execution. But also excessively faster movement executions are possible and represent first-class stress stimuli and learning content.

It is also particularly interesting for swimmers to "get used to" the movement pattern, because the swimming movement with the use of specific muscle groups is performed almost 100% exclusively while swimming. Every swimming movement is actually rather "unusual and unnatural" for people, so it's basically foreign.

It is precisely this problem that the "VITS" method according to the invention addresses and solves the problem:

Specific swimming movements and use of specific muscles will now easily become a habit. This also according to the principle of the absolute highest level of quality. This results in a whole range of advantages and epoch-making trend-setting possibilities, which are also based on the current construction of the special training tool and other variants, but are always based on the vertical principle for maximum usability.

With the VITS method, first-class learning and training units can be carried out for all swimming styles, i.e. crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, dolphin and backstroke. Appropriate training instructions are created for each style and communicated both online and in person.

For the first time worldwide, the enormously important sequence of “learning, practicing and only then training” can be analytically controlled with the VITS method, because this is a unique way of teaching, learning and practicing in a purely visual way in real time, with a significant view of initially perfect sequences of movements, up to a certain degree of automation. This means that the movements practiced become a habit and do not have to be constantly followed and controlled. As soon as this can be determined - by visual control - the actual training towards performance development can start. It depends on the skill level of the individual athletes whether it is initially more motor skills that are to be acquired or whether it is faster to develop purely physical performance. In any case, the "program" can also be run through by world-class swimmers from the beginning and, if the skills are available, progress to the next skill level.

The body axis is also "straight" and stretched from the bottom, as when swimming in water. The above examples of previous solutions show an uncomfortable or - lying on a bench - but movement-restricting position and certainly to be regarded as uncomfortable. The muscular body tension is balanced in the sense of a balanced equilibrium and this "basic tension" corresponds very similarly to that of athletic swimming in the water.

The vertical position enables a balanced movement comparable to real swimming, without negative effects, but with the fully activated muscle chain typical of swimming. The vertical "familiar body position" enables training sessions of up to several hours.

Belonging to the method and the programs, a capability and performance documentation and evaluation is possible. How this is done is shown in the individual program steps with corresponding explanations, or to what extent the given "program content" is easy or difficult, or even impossible. If the middle or the latter is the case, the program level should be retained before proceeding to the next level of capability development. The training programs, which are divided according to different target groups, explain in detail how these stages of development are to be structured until the desired ability is obtained.

The time advantage compared to any other method gives a lot of freedom for more precise procedures with relaxed time management. It's a positive Expect a “time investment to benefit” ratio of usually 200% to 800% compared to conventional training measures. In many cases, since comparable skills cannot be obtained in any other way, this "benefit ratio" is even higher.

The advantages achieved with the invention are, in particular, that a particularly effective and efficient training process can be represented by the vertical position of the trainee. Standing upright, balancing through natural, accustomed as well as ergonomic competence, we humans are by nature and by habit, quasi by unconscious competence, namely excellently programmed to compensate, partly to minimize or avoid, as well as one-sidedly acting forces and levers to automatically channel these in a sensory, reflective manner - what the "I" in the name VITS stands for, for inline.

With the help of gravity as a guide for our sense of balance and the given balance reflex, optimized movements and power chains are less direction-deviating by the athlete, but for a cheaper, less lossy, and through exercise and training better generation of propulsion in the water, and as propulsion through the water optimized. This happens partly automatically and unconsciously, partly due to the content of the VITS training.

The entire VITS concept is designed and developed in such a way that this function and mode of action comes into its own as effectively as possible. Instructions for VITS provide basic instructions for the consistent use of these effects, so that they are not only implemented unconsciously, but also consciously in a given way to strengthen them.

Ultimately, the VITS principle provides the basis for these conscious and unconscious skills to be used more intensively and finally, with sufficient frequency and duration of use, to become a complete habit and to the point of completely unconscious motor and physical skills. This affects the entire length of the body in the original stretched posture according to VITS during training on land as well as later in real sports practice in the water.

In this way, the complete and the right sport-specific power and muscle chains are optimally addressed, this movement is programmed by a motor, and exactly this "correct" movement strand is developed for performance.

Forces are channeled, the physical execution, including exactly this "drive train", is developed according to the body areas and muscles used, etc. These aspects are the key to the fact that VITS can be used to achieve both efficiencies and physically higher ability effects in a much faster and safer way.

It is also worth mentioning that, according to the VITS method, natural gravity acts as a natural guide. Humans are used to dealing with loads and loads in accordance with natural gravitation, and in the upright position they can process both familiar and unfamiliar impulses in a highly ergonomic manner and manage such loads.

According to the VITS method, with regard to the longitudinal axis of the body, the load absorption and load management are neuronally controlled and motorically correct during the training in a swimming-specific manner, which leads to a learning impulse as well as an increase in performance and ability exactly in this area.

In the execution according to VITS, for the first time in swimming, a sensory and reflex muscle activation with a teaching, exercise and training effect is brought about in the game with and against gravity.

The execution of movements and training loads takes place in a vertical position, standing balling, reflexive in optimized ergonomics, partly auto- matic due to the usual ability to walk upright and balance with the use of all our usual senses, including the sense of balance. This is reinforced or initiated by specific instructions and tips from the VITS method, including the functional mechanisms of the training hardware.

This causes forces that occur on one side to be channeled with fewer directional deviations and lower leverage effects which act on the longitudinal axis of the body and allow the swimmer to always perform “torques” in the water that deviate from the direction. This "channelling" leads to optimized, more efficient and more effective propulsion impulses, as well as to fewer lateral levers and losses in efficiency as a result. The float generates more propulsion and causes less lateral forces, lateral levers and losses.

An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. Show in it:

1 a training system for swimmers,

Fig. 2 imaging aids of the training device according to Fig. 1 in detail,

3 shows the training device according to FIG. 1 in the unused, stored state,

Fig. 4 - 6 each example of a course of tensile force

Identical parts are provided with the same reference symbols in all figures.

The training system 1 according to FIG. 1 comprises a number of elastically stretchable traction cables 2 which are attached to a common holding point 4, for example mounted on the ceiling. In the exemplary embodiment, two traction cables 2 are provided, one for each arm of the user. Each of the two traction cables 2 is guided over an associated deflection roller 6, which is also mounted on the ceiling, from which it extends in a substantially vertical direction from the ceiling from downwards. At the ends, the pull ropes 2 are each provided with a handle or handle 10 into which the trainee can reach. This arrangement ensures that the person exercising primarily performs movements in the vertical direction during training, ie in the manner of a pull on the respective pull rope 2 from the ceiling downwards.

This arrangement enables analytically controlled and concentrated practice and training with correctly stretched and full muscle chains, both purely motorically and physically for performance, as well as training from a few seconds to hours - without postural damage or uncomfortable impairments, at the same time as the real one Swimming with comparable body tension.

In particular, when training with the training device 1, the line of force extends from the palms of the hands to the feet. Even the position of the fingers and the consciously tight guidance of the legs and feet play an active and decisive role in the specifically analytical learning and training programs. It should be noted that with this device 1 and the "VITS" method, for the first time there is the possibility of integrating imaging aids, e.g. a mirror 12 or a screen 14 with corresponding digital-technical content for internalizing the training. The possibility that this gives, in addition to his mirror image, of providing the trainee with optical information on the correct course of movement during training and thus increasing the training efficiency is shown schematically in FIG.

In phases of non-use, the traction cables 2 can be retracted and stowed in a space-saving manner in the area of the ceiling, as is shown schematically in FIG. The training device 1 is therefore also particularly suitable for use as a home trainer, since it can be temporarily stored with almost no effort during the phases in which training is not taking place.

Particularly preferably, the traction cables 2 can be designed with defined traction force curves, depending on the intended use and the respective purpose of the individual training Steps. Initially for pure motor skills exercises with less resistance, then increasing until both motor skills and basic strength and endurance are sufficient to focus more on increasing performance.

With the use of the VITS method as well as with the use of the SPP in particular according to the first variant with resistance pull ropes, the aspect of biomechanics is also of great importance. The human shoulder joint is better suited for certain loads and less suitable for others. Swimmers often develop what is known as swimmer's shoulder with specific symptoms. This can be attributed to an overload or imbalance in the muscular training.

The human shoulder joint, for example, is not well suited to "leverage" in a raised arm position. However, the "high elbow", which is important for fast and efficient swimming in swimming, hits very precisely the area for which our human shoulder is not "developed".

With the use of the SPP, the load in the “upper area” when the hand and arm exceed the height of the forehead/face is only ever exposed to moderate “forces”. Only from "chin height" down does the actual dynamic power development come into its own and increases, from a biomechanical point of view "shoulder-compatible", either linearly or progressively up to the last point of the movement execution.

For this purpose, the pull ropes can be adapted to the respective requirements of individual athletes, if this is desired.

For this purpose, the system is almost infinitely adjustable. Typical courses of tensile force are shown, for example, in Figs. 4 to 6 shown.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the or each handle 10 of the training system 1 is designed as a hand paddle 20 for resting on a palm 22, the hand paddle 20 having a base 24 and a bracket 26 arranged thereon and mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation has, where the base surface 24 and the arrangement of the bracket 26 are designed in such a way that the axis of rotation is in use in the region of the base of the thumb and the other base of the fingers of the person exercising.

As shown in FIG. 7, in a preferred embodiment for biomechanical optimization, the dimensioning of the base area 24 of the hand paddle 20 is precisely matched to the specified dimensions. The contact surface with the hand 28 extends from the ball of the hand to just before the base joints of the index to the little finger. It is precisely this dimensioning in relation to the application using a biomechanical approach in the intended area that enables a hitherto unknown, highly effective and highly efficient training device for the training system 1 .

In the construction, especially on the technical side, as well as in the type of shaping, special value is placed on the selection of materials, so that in addition to short use, practical long-term training is possible and can be designed to be extremely pleasant and motivating at the same time.

As shown in use in Figure 8, from a technical point of view the training device comprises two hand paddles 20, each with a bracket 26. Each of these brackets 26 is a high-quality fixed pivot point bearing, per axis, via plain and/or roller bearings, also a stainless version possible, rotatably fixed to the base of the hand paddle 4 on two sides. The pivot point bearing is specially designed to be able to carry out endurance training sessions as well as a long service life and wear resistance overall.

Furthermore, the pivot points or the axis of rotation are specifically arranged between the base of the thumb and the other base of the fingers. The positioning of the pivot point in connection with the hand paddles gives a feeling at all times for how the hand position has to be aligned in relation to the optimal pressure exertion. This also results in a specifically desired pressure point shift in the direction of the wrist and forearm. this conveys a feeling for a more effective arm pull in practice when swimming.

As can be seen from FIG. 7, the ratio of the contact surface of the hand paddle 20 as a function of the palm of the hand is important and is designed in accordance with the ratios shown in FIG. The contact surfaces of the training paddle with the palm of the hand ensure that the fingers from the index to the little finger remain free to move and relaxed during use.

The construction uses mainly sweat and moisture-absorbing material, e.g. wood, or synthetic material with a suitable fabric cover. The materials are selected in such a way that there are no pressure points, slipping, sweat accumulation or smearing caused by sweat, both during high-intensity and long-term training.

In contrast to similar products available on the market, this product is designed and suitable for long-term use in terms of construction and intended use.

All materials are consciously and carefully selected with special consideration for environmental compatibility, anti-allergic materials, recyclability and other resource-saving aspects. Rust and rot-free is given when used as intended and in compliance with the application instructions.

In Figure 9 and Figure 10 two exemplary embodiments of the bracket are shown. A is the bracket width, which is preferably in the range from 10 to 15 cm, B is the bracket height, which is preferably in the range from 10 to 15 cm, and C is the upper bracket width, which is preferably in the range from 3 to 15 cm. The material thickness D is preferably in the range from 2 to 7 mm and the bow depth E is preferably in the range from 1 to 2 cm. The bungee cords are attached in area X and the pivot point of the hand paddle or the hand rest (base) is marked with Y. The base 22 of the hand paddle in an approximately rectangular design preferably consists of a first side line in the range of 11 to 16 cm and a second side line in the range of 5 to 8 cm, with the thickness preferably being in the range of 0.3 to 2 cm.

Reference List

1 training system

2 traction rope

4 breakpoint

6 pulley

10 handle

12 mirrors

14 screen

20 hand paddles

22 palm

24 footprint

26 hangers

28 hands

Claims

Claims Training system (1), in particular for swimming dry training, with a number of elastically stretchable pull ropes (2), which are attached to a common holding point (4), and each of which is guided over an associated deflection roller (6), from which from which it is continued downwards in a substantially vertical direction from the ceiling of the room, and which is provided with a handle (10) at each end. Training system (1) according to claim 1, with an imaging aid via which the person exercising can observe his movement sequence when carrying out the training. Training system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the or each handle (10) is designed as a hand paddle (20) for resting on a palm (22), the hand paddle (20) having a base (24) and a has a bracket (26) mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation, the base area (24) and the arrangement of the bracket (26) being designed in such a way that the axis of rotation is in use in the area of the base of the thumb and the other base of the fingers of the person exercising. Use of a training system (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3 in dry swimming training.