Coordination training – the basis of movement

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…

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Climbing, romping, balancing

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist Jumping jacks, standing on one leg or walking backwards – all things that are associated with childhood, exuberance and fun. But unfortunately this is no longer the standard in our children’s everyday life. Many children can no longer perform these child-like movements due to a lack of physical activity.…

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Brasil Movement Pro set

Specially designed for schools, to build  movement breaks into lessons. The 10 to 15-minute movement breaks increase motivation and concentration in students. From July 16th to 24th, 2012, the KNS was on tour to implement its movement programme “Movement Pro” in schools, in cooperation with the German Olympic Society and TOGU. The programme was a…

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Design & Innovation Award: Bike Balance Board

Text: Enduro Mountainbike Magazine “And the ‘Bike Oscar’ goes to TOGU Bike Balance Board – Enduro Mountainbike Magazine awards the Design & Innovation Award (DI.A) to TOGU Bike Balance Board in the category Equipment.         The multifaceted jury consisting of professional test riders, the world’s best racers, engineers, designers and marketing experts…

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Russian doctors visit Bavaria

Text: Medical Park Chiemsee, Bernau/Felden A 17-person delegation of Russian doctors and their associates from the TOGU partner Nikamed visited the Medical Park Chiemsee and were very impressed by the therapies offered, the equipment and the location of the clinic. TOGU GmbH manufacturers air-filled training and therapy equipment in the area of health, fitness and…

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Tennis and golfer’s elbow

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist Epicondylitis is a painful inflammation of the tendon attachments to the muscles of the lower arm which originate at the two bony prominences above the epicondylus on the outer part of the humerus. This painful inflammation is an acquired injury and generally occurs due to overstress of the lower…

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