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Lack of exercise is one of the most common causes of back pain. According to studies, complaints have risen dramatically in recent years, especially among people with sedentary jobs, as more and more people work in front of computers. The enormous cost of lost work puts a significant strain on the economy. To prevent or…

Would you like to support your association/club as a coach or trainer? At best with help and tips directly on location? Then use the new LSV service: TRAINING on tour! What is TRAINING on tour? Based on the model of LSV association services, associations and clubs have a small van available to them, which is…

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…

After cold winter nights and dark rainy days there is simply nothing better than stepping out the door to twittering birds, the smell of spring and the wind ruffling your hair. Gone are the days where you slump exhausted out of the office or, in the best case scenario, drag yourself to the closest gym.…

Many interesting discussions with dealers, and sports and fitness enthusiasts from more than 100 countries once again made FIBO, the leading international trade fair for fitness, wellness & health, which was held from April 11th to 14th, 2013, one of the most important events of the year. There were a total of 96,700 trade fair…

It’s nearly time again! Preparations for the 4th TOGU Day, on Wednesday April 10th, 2013, one day before FIBO in Cologne, are already well under way! Once again this year, as part of this exclusive special event, we are offering guests from the areas of education and training a varied programme, with well-known speakers. They…

FIBO – the leading international trade fair for fitness, wellness & health From April 11th – 14th, 2013 The countdown is on! Soon an expected 80,000 visitors from over 100 countries will be storming the halls of the largest fitness, wellness and health trade fair, the FIBO 2013. Nowhere else do so many experts and…

Even though it’s not really spring just yet – for most people the winter sport season is over, and the snowboards, skis and snowshoes are banished to a corner in the cellar. It’s a pity really, because by the end of the season you’re finally feeling fit, and have built up the muscles needed to…

From east to west – we’re everywhere: 21 – 23.03.2013 Visit our stand at Therapie Leipzig in Hall 1, at Stand H 4. or from 11 – 14.04.2013 in Cologne at FIBO (leading trade fair for fitness) in Hall 7, at Stand B 03 We’re looking forward to your visit!

  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…

… a well-known training partner The medicine ball is a truly classic piece of sports equipment. Almost everyone used it in school sports. Today, and in functional training such as football training or fitness, it is experiencing a real comeback! A medicine ball generally weighs between 0.5 and 5 kg, and is made of thick…

An initiative of the company Betten Füger is the network “Kompetenz Gesunder Rücken” (Healthy Back Expertise). A combination of back and ergonomic experts (including physiotherapists, osteopaths, seating furniture specialists, yoga schools, shiatsu teachers, movement kindergartens etc.) is committed to the prevention of back pain. TOGU is naturally also a supporter: the air-filled products are well…

There are new fitness trends every year. For a number of years “Functional training”, which has been popular for a long time with trainers and therapists, has also become increasingly popular on the market. Is functional training the key for a strong, powerful body, the perfect figure and injury-free everyday life? The answer is “yes”.…

There are so many different tools on the market to ensure back-friendly seating in everyday life – whether at your desk, in the car or in front of the television, that consumers are spoilt for choice: do I want to sit on a foam cushion or a ball? Do I want an expensive office chair…

Are you always sitting at the office, in your car for long periods or carrying heavy loads which make your back ache? Treat your back to a break and relieve tensions quickly and simply! All that you need is a comfortable support surface,  a Redondo Ball or the new Redondo Ball Touch. Lower back /…

  Who hasn’t experienced it… You get up in the morning and your back aches, your neck is stiff and even a gentle stretch only helps a little bit. But where does the constant neck pain, tension and back pain come from? Generally it’s easy to recognise that the hours of sitting at work is…

Firmly established cooperation with the “Rheinischer Turnerbund” (RTB – Rhineland Gymnastics Association) has evolved from years of successful cooperation. Both sides are looking forward to joint projects and active exchange. For example, TOGU will provide support at the Fitness and Health Conference, which will take place on 12/13.10.2013 in Wesseling (south of Cologne). Portrait of…