by Denise Sommer, Dipl. Sports Science It’s time once again! The sun is shining, the first green leaves are sprouting and the desire to go outside literally carries you away! That means: time to put on your running shoes and “go”! Endurance training in the fresh air is not only good for getting rid of…
Everybody needs coordination skills to manage the demands of everyday life, and the physical movement and actions required. The overarching objective of general coordination training, and training of spatial awareness in particular, with regard to the activities of daily life is: – The optimisation of posture and movement patterns – Improvement of the economy of…
When thinking about effective training for the middle of the body do you only think of the “classic crunches or sit-ups”? Do you wonder why you haven’t reached your goal of a flat stomach and a strong back yet? Fulfil the dream of a healthy back, small waist and attractive appearance for yourself and your…
Pilates training strengthens the muscles, especially the deep muscles near the spine. It trains endurance and deep breathing, improves posture, flexibility and the physiological function of the joints. Body awareness is trained, a positive body image can develop and radiance can be improved. As there are large differences with regard to performance and background, but…
by Yvonne Bechheim Fall Prevention deals – as is clear from the name – with the prevention of falls. Although older people are at higher risk to fall, it can happen to anyone at one time or another. Nobody wants to fall, it always happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and it can happen anywhere – tripping over…
Text: Gabi Fastner “The objective of this training programme is to remain active and flexible while getting older. Without exercise, many important body functions begin to slow down: muscles begin to weaken, joints become less flexible, and balance decreases overall. Our bodies will only maintain those functions it uses every day! This training regime will…
by Dr. med. Gerrit Sommer Especially during the warm time of year many people have heavy, tired legs and often swollen ankles and feet at night. But what is the reason for this and what can be done to ease these unpleasant side effects of warm summer days? Everyday our legs’ veins run at full…
How does sport and movement influence our health? By Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist Just about everyone knows that sport and movement are important, and keep our body fit. But how much does regular movement really influence our health? The classic diseases of prosperity in our time have made the positive influences of balanced health…
The day of healthy backs: Tested and recommended by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.” (Healthy Back Initiative) The Dynair Ballkissen XXL The Dynair Ballkissen XXL is an air-filled training and therapy cushion which is available in two different difficulty levels. The difference is in the degree of hardness of the material. With Level III the material…
tested and recommended by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.” (Healthy Back Initiative) The Dynair® Pro The Dynair Pro is the first Ballkissen to be combined with a stable plate. This means that it opens up even more possibilities for safe sensomotoric and coordination training in sport and therapy. What does it do? The Dynair…
Functional figure training in a course In her book “Functional Figure Training”, Gabi Fastner shows how to make something new out of familiar exercises, and give them a functional touch. What you count as functional training depends on the respective training goal of the course. These goals can include: Performance of everyday tasks, Injury-free training…
Air-filled equipment, which is individually adjustable with a pump, offers a dynamic underlay and is thus perfect for more stability and coordination. The “Bundesverband der deutschen Rückenschulen e.V. ” (Federal Association of German Back Pain Prevention) and the “Forum Gesunder Rücken – besser leben e.V.” (Forum of Healthy Backs – live better) has already awarded…