by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist To be in equilibrium, to find balance is both prerequisite for and goal of a life of well-being and contentment. Those in equilibrium have created a good foundation, no matter if they set their goals in their profession, family or favourite sport. The good news is: You can train…
DetailsThe current German Trial Master and multiple junior World Champion Raphael Pils gains first experience on the bike balance board and is obviously having fun. Moving on the bike balance board feels the same as on your bike. Just like a mountain bike, it is steered by the body. Depending on your current level of…
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The concept of “Healthy Training” is the result of a collaborative effort between TOGU and medical specialists What is the best way for me to lose weight? What exercises should I do to get my back, knee, and hip problems under control? How do I train specific muscle groups? And most importantly: How can I…
Detailsby Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist A long drive, plane trip or wrong sitting position during a train ride… And there it is: the “stiff neck“! Who hasn’t experienced it. Particularly during the holiday season – the most beautiful time of the year – we suffer from neck tension and tight upper back muscles. Adverse…
Detailsby Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The human inner ear is divided into two parts: the vestibular system and the cochlea. Together with the eyes and the superficial and deep sensibility, the vestibular system, also called organ of equilibrium, serves to maintain our balance. The reception of all impressions that are received through the receptors…
DetailsThe world is raring to go, it’s nearly time for the start. The football fever infects everyone. Discover our selected Brasil products in the new Brasil zone, and train like a pro.
DetailsThe traditional cycle race will take place on Sunday (June 1st, 2014) in Prien am Chiemsee. From 3 pm, 18 elite racing cyclists from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Germany will race for first place on the 600 m long race track. Amongst them six derny pacemakers. We wish all riders the best, especially…
Detailsby 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…
Detailsby Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist Cervical syndrome or cervical spine syndrome are umbrella terms for aches and pains in the neck area. The most common symptoms are muscle and neck pains, migraine headaches, impaired vision, and difficulties swallowing, which can all develop into much more than just headaches and muscle tension. These symptoms are…
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Fasciae are the connective tissues that surround muscles, bones and organs in the body. If they are healthy, they are elastic, supple, strong and resilient. However, various factors such as overuse, lack of exercise, inflammation, scars or the aging process can lead to agglutinated fasciae. Learn in this article how you can make your fascia…
Detailsby Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The cervical spine (CS) in humans and other vertebrates denotes the uppermost section of the spinal column between the head and the thoracic spine. The section generally encompasses seven neck vertebrae and is the most flexible part of the spine. In humans, the first spinal vertebra, also known as…
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When we talk about the back muscles, we are talking about the skeletal muscles in the area of the back. Two types of muscles can be distinguished here in terms of developmental history. In this article you will learn which muscles belong to the autochthonous back muscles, how they function and what importance they have…
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