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AGR-certified gadgets bring sport and back health into harmony (PHOTO)
Bremervörde (ots) – Due to the corona-related restrictions, many sporting activities are no longer applicable: fitness studios are closed, team sports are canceled and courses do not take place. Doing sports has inevitably become a solo game. As a result, many people have experienced physical inactivity. Around every fourth person in Germany does less sport than before the start of the pandemic, according to the result of a Forsa survey carried out on behalf of Techniker Krankenkasse in 2020.¹ But if you want to stay active, you need to find suitable alternatives and adapt your habits . Would you like to add more variety to your sports routine in the future? Then the following AGR-certified sports equipment offer you a wide range of options. Now that spring is finally here, you can simply move many activities outdoors, because fresh air offers an extra healthy kick.
The gym mat
Pilates, yoga or other back and gymnastics exercises are currently enjoying growing popularity. This type of sporting activity strengthens your muscles and improves your mobility. The nice thing about it: You can do these exercises at home as well as in the park. All you need is a good exercise mat. Lots of mats from the manufacturer Airex are certified by doctors and therapists of the AGR, as they protect against the cold of the ground and possible injuries, among other things.
In this way you can train efficiently and in a way that is gentle on the joints. In addition, the mats have good slip resistance, which is important in two ways: on the surface they ensure a secure footing so that you can perform the exercises safely and on the underside they ensure that the mat does not slip when changing positions or jumps always lies firmly on the ground. Exercise mats also have to be versatile and allowed to get wet – especially if you want to use them outdoors. Therefore, longevity and good resilience are two other important features to look for when choosing. Curious? Then you will find further helpful information and a selection of exercises here: www.agr-ev.de/gymnastikmatten.
Fascia rolls
By stretching the tissue, releasing tension and loosening hardened muscles, fascia rollers are a tried and tested gadget for greater mobility. They are small, light and handy and can therefore be used anywhere – even on your exercise mat. Fascia rolls, also known under the brand “Blackroll”, are aids for self-massage of the muscles. Fasciae are thin, tight skins made of connective tissue that envelop and connect our muscles, bones and organs. They form a three-dimensional network that gives shape to the body – without them we would literally fall apart. However, our fasciae are sensitive and susceptible: Incorrect posture or stress has a negative impact on the structure of the network – chronic tension and muscle pain occur. So the back is often not spared. By slowly rolling over the problem areas, stuck layers of connective tissue can be loosened again, hardened areas can be loosened and shortened tissue can be stretched. The TOGU Blackroll® is ideal for self-massage and can be used for different areas of the body. On the AGR website you will find various tested and recommended fascia rolls that are available in different degrees of hardness, shapes or filled with air: www.agr-ev.de/faszienbehandlung.
Powerball
The good old exercise ball has simply become an indispensable part of popular home exercise equipment. It can be used in many areas and is particularly suitable for varied stretching and strengthening exercises. You can find out which these are from AGR www.agr-ev.de/gymnastikball Experienced. Thanks to different sizes and different designs, the right model is available for everyone. It doesn’t always have to be the classic round ball: The oval pendulum ball has a larger contact area with the ground and thus ensures more stability and security. Speaking of security: When making your selection, make sure to pay attention to models that offer increased “space security”. With these models, the air escapes slowly in the event of damage – so they do not burst like a balloon. Here, too, TOGU offers various models that were developed by Aktion Gesunderback e. V. are excellent. You can find this under www.agr-ev.de/gymnastikball.
Vibrating bars
Muscle coordination training for the whole body: sounds like a highly complex and complicated matter – but it doesn’t have to be! This training is particularly important for a strong back, because the muscles deep inside the body are activated by a highly elastic vibrating rod. Up to two weights are attached to the ends, which can also be individually adjusted depending on the product. The training can also be individually adapted to the level of performance. As soon as you have made the stick vibrate, the body has to balance these vibrations through a coordinated interaction of all muscle layers. From the manufacturers Haider Bioswing and FLEXI-SPORTS there are ideal training partners for everyday life with the AGR seal of approval: www.agr-ev.de/schwingstab.
Training and therapy tubes
They are somewhat similar to a lightsaber from the Star Wars films, are between 1.2 and 2 meters long, can vary in diameter and weight, and are filled with a colorful liquid. With two loops attached to the device for the hands, they allow numerous fitness exercises while standing, sitting and lying down. The aim is to keep the fluid somewhat in balance – it’s not that easy, but that’s exactly what gives you that certain kick when you train. Your body constantly has to keep its balance with small compensatory movements. And this is exactly where the secret lies: Similar to the vibrating bars, the deep muscles are activated and trained. For more body stability and less back pain. The tubes of SLASHPIPE there are for training beginners as well as various areas of application, such as therapy or fitness and muscle training. Of course, all “tested & recommended” by the AGR team of experts: www.agr-ev.de/trainingsroehre
If you want to add more variety to your sports program and, above all, want to do something for your health, it is worthwhile to use AGR-certified training equipment (www.agr-ev.de/trainingsgeraete) To keep an eye out, because these can also make an important contribution to back health. And that is exactly the aim of the Healthy Back Campaign. V.!
About the AGR
The Healthy Back Campaign (AGR) e. V. has been working for 25 years to create awareness of the importance of back-friendly conditions. The AGR seal of approval “Tested & Recommended” is an important decision-making aid for consumers. Everyday objects that are classified as particularly back-friendly by independent medical bodies can be awarded the renowned seal. Further information on the AGR seal of approval and certified products is available at www.ruecken-produkte.de.
¹ Those: https://www.tk.de/presse/themen/praevention/gesund-leben/sport-coronazeiten-2089466
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