The Actiball - made in Germany - is an air-filled regeneration tool for self-massage. With a diameter of 9 cm it is easy and space saving to use. Due to a massage with the ball and under use of your own body weight adhesions and tensions should be solved. The knopped surface enables a more effective and pleasant massage effect. Through this your blood circulation could be improved. The Actiball is used in fascia fitness and training. The material Ruton is hardened, robust and easy to clean, odorless and 100% recyclable. Suitable for therapy and training for animals. Technical details:Size: ca. 9 cm diameterWeight: ca. 0,105 kgMaterial: RutonTested and recommended by “Forum Gesunder Rücken - besser leben e.V.” (Healthy Back Forum – BetterLiving) and the “Bundesverband deutscher Rückenschulen (BdR) e.V.”More information here. Trainings Chart Instructions for use

The ActiballGrip - made in Germany - is an air-filled regeneration tool for self-massage. With a diameter of 9 cm it is easy and space saving to use. Due to a massage with the ball and under use of your own body weight adhesions and tensions should be solved. The knopped surface enables a more effective and pleasant massage effect. Through this your blood circulation could be improved. The Actiball is used in fascia fitness andtraining. The material Ruton is hardened, robust and easy to clean,skin friendly, odorless and 100% recyclable.Technical details:Size: ca. 9 cm diameterWeight: ca. 0,105 kgMaterial: RutonTested and recommended by “ForumGesunder Rücken - besser leben e.V.” (Healthy Back Forum – BetterLiving) and the “Bundesverband deutscher Rückenschulen (BdR) e.V.”(Federal Association of German Back Therapy Training). More information: AGR e.V.. PO.Box 103, D- 27443 Selsingen, Tel. +49 (0) 4284/92 69 990, www.agr-ev.de

Actiball®Relax - the individually adjustable self-massage ball for fascia treatment in 3 sizes. Improve your flexibility and agility with littel time and simple exercises. The frequent use, which is easy to integrate into everyday life, trains fascia and allows you muscles to regenerate and relax. So you ensure a lasting releasation of tensions, a better blood circulation and increasing well-being. Ideal for punctual use: for self-massage of the neck, arms, feet and other body parts usage on a table, a wall or the floor made in Germany – durable material 100 % recyclable no material fatigue compared to foamed balls hygienic, easy to clean odorless and water resistant All Actiball Relax-balls have an absorbing effect due to the air filling. This makes it possible to roll without pain and without ristk of injury, also over joints and the spine. The massage effect is gentle and even thanks to the pleasant material. Use the Actiball® Relax series for active regeneration, self-massage and relaxation exercises. The handy size allows you to use it in your everyday life, for example when traveling, in the office or at home. The massage balls are available individually with 6, 8, and 12 cm diameter as well as a set of 3. The three different sizes complement each other ideally in the application, as they massage more punctual and more precisely depending on the scope of applicatio. Technical details: Size: approx. 6, 8 and 12 cm diameter Weight: Size S: approx. 0,07 kg Weight: Size M: approx. 0,1 kg Weight: Size L: approx. 0,15 kg Max. load: approx. 150 kg Material: Ruton - hardened

The Actiball Relax Thermo - made in Germany - is the new massage ball with a special thermo-gel filling. Due to the pleasant design it adapts to your body during the application. In the heated state it can give regeneration, massage and relaxed feeling. Ideal after a long day´s work or relaxation in between. Due to the soft surface the massage effect is even smoother. Improve your flexibility and agility with little time effort. Ensure a long-lasting solution of stress, increase blood circulation and your well-being.  The Actiball Relax Thermo is extremly resistant and durable. It is easy to clean, hygienic, odorless and 100% recyclable.  For heating use your microwave or a water bath. Cooling can be done in the refrigerator (not in the freezer!). Please follow carefully the instructions for use. Technical details:Size: ca. 10 cm diameterMaterial: Ruton with special thermo-gel filling Max.Load: up to ca. 150 kg

Inhalt: - Actiball Relax S - Actiball Relax M - Actiroll Wave S- TOGU Pumpe Standard Actiball® Relax - made in Germany - der individuell einstellbare Selbstmassage-Ball für die Faszienbehandlung.  Verbessern Sie mit wenig Zeitaufwand und einfachen Übungen Ihre Flexibilität und Beweglichkeit. Alle Actiball Relax Bälle haben durch die Luftfüllung einen absorbierenden (nachfedernden) Effekt. Dadurch wird es möglich, schmerzfrei und ohne Verletzungsgefahr auch über Gelenke und Wirbelkörper zu rollen. Durch das angenehme und hautfreundliche Material ist der Massageeffekt sanft und gleichmäßig.  Die MassagebälleActiball® Relax sind sowohl einzeln erhältlich mit 6, 8 und 12 cm Durchmesser, als auch als 3er Set.  Technische Daten Actiball® Relax S: Maße = ca. 6 cm Ø Belastbarkeit: ca. 150 kg Material: gehärtetes Ruton  Technische Daten Actiball® Relax M: Maße = ca. 8 cm Ø Belastbarkeit: ca. 150 kg Material: gehärtetes Ruton   Die Faszienrolle Actiroll® Wave - made in Germany - ist eine neue luftgefüllte und zugleich harte Rolle, die als Regenerationstool bei Selbstmassage und Entspannung verwendet wird. Die Actiroll kann leicht und stufenlos mit der beigelegten Handpumpe auf unterschiedliche Härtegrade eingestellt werden. Damit ist die Actiroll perfekt, um neue Progressionen in der Anwendung zu erreichen und mit unterschiedlichen Personen und Anforderungen zu arbeiten. Im Vergleich zu Schaumstoffrollen tritt keine Materialermüdung ein. Die Luftfüllung bei zugleich hart bleibender Oberfläche des Produkts bewirkt einen absorbierenden (nachfedernden) Effekt. Dadurch wird es möglich, schmerzfrei und ohne Verletzungsgefahr auch über Gelenke und Wirbelkörper zu rollen. Durch die Wellenstruktur ist der Massageeffekt sanfter und gleichmäßiger. Technische Daten Actiroll® Wave S: Maße = ca. 15 cm 6,5 cm Ø Belastbarkeit: ca. 200 kg Material: gehärtetes Ruton  Das Material ist robust und leicht zu reinigen, hautfreundlich, geruchlos und zu 100% recyclebar. Inkl. Pumpe zur individuellen und stufenlosen Einstellung des Härtegrades. Ideal zur punktuellen Anwendung: - für Selbstmassage des Nackens, der Arme, der Füße und anderer Körperpartien - Verwendung an einem Tisch, an der Wand oder auf dem Boden

Anti-Stress Ball A soft and pleasant Anti-Stress Ball - made in Germany - for squeezing, working and strenghtening the whole finger an hand musculature. The soft material causes a perfect distribution pressure on the whole palm of your hand. Very suitable for a targeted use in fitness or at home, as well as complementary exercises to dissolve finger, hand, and lower arm strains. At the office, to overcome smoking or to reduse tension. Hygenic and washable. Includes as a special feature a needle valve to adjust pressure and size. Application: at home, fitness or working place Technical details: Size: ca. 6,5 cmMaterial: foamed Ruton

  Fascial Fitness Ball - Set of 3   The Fascial Fitness Ball in a set of 3 - made in Germany - the ideal complement to the larger fascia balls from TOGU.With different diameters and shapes, the massage balls can be used everywhere and are ideal for selective application for hands, feet and other parts of the body.The special Perineum Egg Ball has been adapted to the anatomy of the pelvic floor and is used for self-treatment in fascia training. Especially in the perineum (in women and men), the perineum, the fibers from all pelvic floor layers bundle together and interweave to form a strong, collagenous central tendon.The perineum is located between the vagina and anus in women and between the scrotum and anus in men. It is part of the pelvic floor and consists of skin, muscles and connective tissue.The Fascial Fitness Ball XS - made in Germany - the ideal complement to larger TOGU fascial balls. With a diameter of ca. 4 cm, the massage ball can be used everywhere and is ideal for point-to-point application for hands, feet and other body parts.   Receptors of the fascia layer of the sole of the foot are stimulated and the sensitivity, erection and balance are improved. In addition, rehydration, regeneration and metabolism are stimulated after a training session. This can also be used to prevent overloads and inflammations. The fascial chain, which rises from the arch of the foot over the adductors into the pelvic floor, is addressed with the Fascial Fitness balls. Concept and developed by Dr. Robert Schleip und Divo Müller.Expert opinion of alternative practitioner and body therapist, Divo Müller: "The Fascial Fitness Ball XS is a true powerhouse that can fit into any purse. In addition, the foot massage ball also plays an important role in fascial pelvic floor training. An absolute plus lies in the well-known TOGU quality: the Fascial Fitness ball has an optimal strength and can safely be applied directly on the skin.“ Technical Data: Fascial Fitness Ball XS: approx. 4 cm diameter.Fascial Fitness Ball S: approx. 6,5 cm diameterFascial Fitness Perineum Egg Ball: ca.12 x 5 cm  

The fascia ball mini is perfect for tense muscles and ideal for a body massage before and after training.The small fascia ball allows you to localise the tension and treat it where you need it most.For an effective reflexology massage for tense and tired feet.Use the fascia ball mini to increase blood circulation.Stretch your fascia after yoga, Pilates or fitness training.Small, easy to carry and easy to clean.Technical details:Diameter: approx. 4 cmWeight: approx. 25 gMade in Germany

The healthy stimulation of fasciae for everyone! The air-filled Faszio Ball – made in Germany - solves highly effective fascial adhesions and tensions, stimulates metabolism, thereby protects the vascular system and protects against an overload of myofascial structures.   The new material mixture is in itself firm but flexible so the ball adapts both locally as holistic to the body, as well as giving an adequate pressure on the myofascial structures. The roll-out of the ball ensures intensive and very deep effects in the fasciae and pushes through the selective compression metabolic waste products from the tissues. They subsequently regenerate in the expansion with fresh nutrients. By varied air supply the degree of hardness is regulated, allowing individual and dosed adaptation to the needs of every single human being. Depending on the objective resolving adhesions, eliminating tensions, the metabolism is stimulated and the fibers are extended.The Faszio Ball  is flexible, elastic and fits comfortably in your hand. The user-friendly, vascular gentle and versatile handling allows an application at home and in groups, such as health, back, senior courses or general fitness classes.   The FASZIO® ball can be used due to its conception by the professional athlete, the therapeutic use and the private end user at home. with its size, surface texture and its degree of hardness, it is perfect for rolling out the individual fascial structures of the soles of the feet it is ideal for the treatment of trigger points it is used specifically on trigger bands of the fascial network   "The FASZIO® balls allround and local are ideal companions for a relaxed everyday life and in sports. Easy to use for everyone and very effective. Due to their texture and possibility to vary their firmness, they can adapt individually to the needs of the fascia."   Miriam Wessels, Gründerin FASZIO® und Inhaberin der FYTT location, Hamburg   Technical details: Diameter: 10 cm Material: Ruton

The healthy stimulation of fasciae for everyone! The air-filled Faszio Ball – made in Germany - solves highly effective fascial adhesions and tensions, stimulates metabolism, thereby protects the vascular system and protects against an overload of myofascial structures.   The new material mixture is in itself firm but flexible so the ball adapts both locally as holistic to the body, as well as giving an adequate pressure on the myofascial structures. The roll-out of the ball ensures intensive and very deep effects in the fasciae and pushes through the selective compression metabolic waste products from the tissues. They subsequently regenerate in the expansion with fresh nutrients. Depending on the objective resolving adhesions, eliminating tensions, the metabolism is stimulated and the fibers are extended.The Faszio Ball local is flexible and ideal foot massage ball. The user-friendly, vascular gentle and versatile handling allows an application at home and in groups, such as health, back, senior courses or general fitness classes.   The FASZIO® ball local can be used due to its conception by the professional athlete, the therapeutic use and the private end user at home. with its size, surface texture and its degree of hardness, it is perfect for rolling out the individual fascial structures of the soles of the feet it is ideal for the treatment of trigger points it is used specifically on trigger bands of the fascial network   "The FASZIO® balls allround and local are ideal companions for a relaxed everyday life and in sports. Easy to use for everyone and very effective. Due to their texture and possibility to vary their firmness, they can adapt individually to the needs of the fascia." Miriam Wessels, Gründerin FASZIO® und Inhaberin der FYTT location, Hamburg     Technical details: Diameter: 4 cm    

Healthy fascia stimulation for everyone! The fascia set - made in Germany - is highly effective at releasing fascial adhesions and tension, stimulating the metabolism, protecting the vascular system and preventing structural overload.   The Faszio Ball allround: Like the Faszio Ball local, the Faszio Ball allround adapts locally to the shape of the fascia and also exerts appropriate pressure on the fascia structure. The degree of hardness is regulated via the air supply, which enables individual and controlled adjustment. The FASZIO Ball allround can be inflated with a needle valve pump. Its user-friendly, vascular-friendly and versatile handling makes it ideal for use at home and in groups, e.g. health, back, senior citizens or general fitness classes. The Faszio ring: impresses with its good feel and easy deformability, and despite weighing 2.5 kilos, the weight ring is comfortable to hold, prevents injuries thanks to its yielding material and motivates people to engage in playful activity. The granulate filling creates both centripetal forces and rebound effects, which optimize reactive strength, promote overall structural mobility and initiate a vital willingness to perform. Fascia-oriented handling makes this ring with its wide range of applications a perfect tool for an active fascia network and can also be ideally integrated into the FASZIO® movement concept. Tensegral training with a fun factor guaranteed in clubs, studios and at home! Special features: Fits well in the hand flexible, elastic, robust extremely durable material, can be recycled several times dirt-repellent, washable made in Germany, high quality guaranteed by TOGU® ideal supplement for performing the 7 FASZIO® strategies Scope of delivery: Faszio Ring (30 cm) Faszio ball allround (10 cm)              

Healthy fascia stimulation for everyone! The fascia set - made in Germany - is highly effective at releasing fascial adhesions and tension, stimulating the metabolism, protecting the vascular system and preventing structural overload. The Faszio Ball local: The specially developed material mixture is firm in itself, but flexible as a whole, so that the ball both adapts locally to the fascia shape and exerts appropriate pressure on the fascia structure. The user-friendly, vascular-friendly and versatile handling makes it ideal for use at home and in groups, e.g. health, back, senior citizens or general fitness classes. With its size, surface texture and degree of hardness, it is perfect for rolling out the individual fascial structures of the soles of the feet. It is ideal for treating trigger points. It is used specifically on trigger bands of the fascial network. The Faszio Ball allround: Like the Faszio Ball local, the Faszio Ball allround adapts locally to the shape of the fascia and also exerts appropriate pressure on the fascia structure. The degree of hardness is regulated via the air supply, which enables individual and controlled adjustment. The FASZIO Ball allround can be inflated with a needle valve pump. Its user-friendly, vascular-friendly and versatile handling makes it ideal for use at home and in groups, e.g. health, back, senior citizens or general fitness classes. The Faszio ring: impresses with its good feel and easy deformability, and despite weighing 2.5 kilos, the weight ring is comfortable to hold, prevents injuries thanks to its yielding material and motivates people to engage in playful activity. The granulate filling creates both centripetal forces and rebound effects, which optimize reactive strength, promote overall structural mobility and initiate a vital willingness to perform. Fascia-oriented handling makes this ring with its wide range of applications a perfect tool for an active fascia network and can also be ideally integrated into the FASZIO® movement concept. Tensegral training with a fun factor guaranteed in clubs, studios and at home! Special features: Fits well in the hand flexible, elastic, robust extremely durable material, can be recycled several times dirt-repellent, washable made in Germany, high quality guaranteed by TOGU® ideal supplement for performing the 7 FASZIO® strategies Scope of delivery: Faszio Ring (30 cm) Faszio ball local (4 cm) Faszio ball allround (10 cm)              

Healthy fascia stimulation for everyone! The fascia set - made in Germany - is highly effective at releasing fascial adhesions and tension, stimulating the metabolism, protecting the vascular system and preventing structural overload.   The Faszio Ball local: The specially developed material mixture is firm in itself, but flexible as a whole, so that the ball both adapts locally to the fascia shape and exerts appropriate pressure on the fascia structure. The user-friendly, vascular-friendly and versatile handling makes it ideal for use at home and in groups, e.g. health, back, senior citizens or general fitness classes. With its size, surface texture and degree of hardness, it is perfect for rolling out the individual fascial structures of the soles of the feet. It is ideal for treating trigger points. It is used specifically on trigger bands of the fascial network.   The Faszio ring: impresses with its good feel and easy deformability, and despite weighing 2.5 kilos, the weight ring is comfortable to hold, prevents injuries thanks to its yielding material and motivates people to engage in playful activity. The granulate filling creates both centripetal forces and rebound effects, which optimize reactive strength, promote overall structural mobility and initiate a vital willingness to perform. Fascia-oriented handling makes this ring with its wide range of applications a perfect tool for an active fascia network and can also be ideally integrated into the FASZIO® movement concept. Tensegral training with a fun factor guaranteed in clubs, studios and at home! Special features: Fits well in the hand flexible, elastic, robust extremely durable material, can be recycled several times dirt-repellent, washable made in Germany, high quality guaranteed by TOGU® ideal supplement for performing the 7 FASZIO® strategies Scope of delivery: Faszio Ring (30 cm) Faszio ball local (4 cm)                

The healthy fascial stimulation for everyone!The FASZIO® Balls allround and local are effective miracle accessories for courses, such as health, back, senior or general fitness courses (also in water). They are ideal for optimizing performance for professional athletes and for easy use at home. You will find the complete instruction manual with application examples in the set.   "The FASZIO® balls allround and local are ideal companions for a relaxed everyday life and in sports. Easy to use for everyone and very effective. Due to their texture and possibility to vary their firmness, they can adapt individually to the needs of the fascia." Miriam Wessels, Gründerin FASZIO® und Inhaberin der FYTT location, Hamburg

The air-filled knobbed ball - made in Germany - in the elongated ergonomic form as an ideal handy device for mobilisation exercises, circulation stimulation, reflexology and relaxation.Can be used as hand trainer. For use at home and in training. The pleasant Senso nubs of the massage ball stimulate the perception. An ingenious helper for stimulating massages and relaxation. Suitable for therapy and training for animals.   Technical data:Size: 7 x 4 cmWeight: 20 gLoad capacity: approx. 150 kg6 different coloursPlease note: It is not suitable as a toy. Trainings Chart Instructions for use

Set includes: Dynair® Keilballkissen® Premium dark-redAero-Step® One, Level 1 redAnti-Stress-Ball ruby-redThe ideal set for active sitting, stress management and more exercise in the workplace, made in Germany!  The Dynair® Wedge Ballkissen® Premium - made in Germany - is an inflated and dynamic therapy and training tool made ofhigh-quality Ruton and is shaped like a wedge. It is a space savingalternative to an exercise ball and is being used as an unstable surface for back and fitness training. It features a needle valve forregulating the air charge.The Dynair® Wedge Ballkissen® can bear a weight of max. 500kg. Thematerial is odorless and free of latex and forbidden phthalates. Themanufacturer offers a 30 year warranty for the product. A soft and pleasant Anti-Stress-Ball - made in Germany - forsqueezing, working and strenghtening the whole finger an handmusculature. The soft material causes a perfect distribution pressure on the whole palm of your hand. Very suitable for complementary exercises to dissolve finger, hand, and lowerarm strains.At the office, to overcome smoking or to reduse tension. Hygenic andwashable. Includes as a special feature a needle valve to adjustpressure and size.The new Aero-Step One - madein Germany - is an air-filled and individually adjustable balance trainingdevice. Train your strength, balance, coordination and your agility ineveryday life. The sensomotori system and body awareness can also be improved.The Aero-Step one offers you even more flexibility and versatility in trainingand therapy. It is space-saving, ideal to clean and easy to stack. TheAero-Step One is the ideal, complementary element in occupational healthpromotion and physiotherapy for ankle, knee and hip rehabilitation. Theconcentration, e.g. in the workplace is promoted by short training units. As adynamic underlay, it allows maximum training, particularly in the area of ​​footand leg axis training. Suitable for therapy and rehabilitation, in fitness orat home. The material Ruton is odorless, very durable, loadable up to 150 kgand 100% recyclable.

The classic for internal and external massage in a new form - made in Germany. Ideal for reflex zone massage. More blood circulation and relaxation. The massage ball is perfect for self-massage at home or in the studio. Pleasant nubs. With needle valve for individual pressure regulation.Technical data:Dimensions: 8 x 4 cmWeight: approx. 45 gLoad capacity: 200 kg

The Senso Hand Trainer - made in Germany - from the sports ball series "Noppenball lang" is suitable for strengthening the finger, hand and forearm muscles. It stimulates the blood circulation and can therefore help especially against cold hands. The pleasant Senso pimples stimulate the self-perception and the ergonomic shape makes the application easier. The Senso Hand Trainer can also be used for rolling exercises as a massage tool for yourself and others. The material Ruton is very hard-wearing, odourless, latex-free and made of 100% recyclable plastic.   Due to the elastic material it can also be pressed well and can therefore strengthen the hand muscles. For a foot massage the Hand Trainer light can also be placed on the floor and simply rolled barefoot.*If you have any complaints, ask your doctor or physiotherapist for advice before starting training.Available in two versions and six colours:Senso Handtrainer light is with air filling and smaller (approx. 7 x 4 cm)Senso Handtrainer plus is filled with additional weight of approx. 250 g each and is larger (approx. 11 x 5 cm)

Suitable for therapy and training for animals.

Knobbed ball in a set of 2 - The massage ball made in Germany Please note: It is not suitable as a toy.   Suitable for therapy and training for animals. Technical data:Material: RutonSize: 10 cmColours: amethyst, blue

A classic for reflex zone massage. Improves circulation and relaxation. Soft pleasant knobs. With needle valve for individual pressure setting. Please note: It is not suitable as a toy.   Suitable for therapy and training for animals. - made in Germany -

More relaxation and wellness with the massage ball from TOGU: the spiky massage ball for all applications. The air-filled massager is the optimal device for gripping and strengthening exercises and is suitable for reflexology. The durable material Ruton is odourless, skin-friendly, latex-free and equipped with a needle valve. This means that the burl ball can be easily adjusted to your individual needs with an optionally available ball pump.Due to the user-friendly, vascular-friendly and versatile handling, the massage ball is suitable for use at home or in a group, e.g. back, senior or general fitness courses.The Ball enables a wide range of applications for young and old through a selective pressure massage. Due to the nubs, the massager has a particularly blood circulation-enhancing and relaxing effect. The Spiky Ball is suitable for treating fasciae or for effective, selective massages, e.g. for the neck and shoulders, legs and feet, back, latissimus or hips. In addition, the pleasant Senso pimples stimulate the perception.Massage tense body areas with circular movements and vary the pressure individually.        Suitable for therapy and training for animals.

With the pimpled ball long and the pleasant Senso pimples the blood circulation is promoted. Suitable for therapy and training for animals. Technical data:Size: 7 x 4 cmWeight: 20 gLoad capacity: approx. 150 kg6 different coloursPlease note: It is not suitable as a toy.Technical data:Size: 7 x 4 cmWeight: 20 gLoad capacity: approx. 150 kg6 different coloursPlease note: It is not suitable as a toy. Trainings Chart Instructions for use

TOGU Mind Set - The 3-piece Mind Ball Set for more vitality, calmness and strength.You can positively influence your inner attitude at any time. The TOGU Mind Set supports you in this. Promote your mindfulness and self-awareness. Choose strength, calmness and vitality.Place the three Mind Set balls with the wooden rings in front of you, clearly visible and within reach. This way you can create a positive feeling and affirmations for a moment at any time.Take a short break from movement, whether at home, on holiday or in the office, and reach for your theme ball. The blue ball stands for calmness, the green ball for vitality. These two balls are made of the same pleasantly soft material. This means that exercises can be performed evenly with both hands or on both sides. The orange ball stands for strength and is made of slightly harder material. It is therefore also suitable as a fascia ball, e.g. for spot massages.Press your ball and improve your concentration.The TOGU Mind Set is a colourful eye-catcher and motivator that is always "within reach" and provides stress relief. The balls are manufactured in Germany from 100% recyclable material in a resource-saving way at the TOGU factory. They are extremely durable, odourless and easy to clean. TOGU Mind Set is a perfect gift, a space-saving training and massage tool that is easy to take anywhere and can be used anytime on the side. The balls are ready to use, equipped with a valve and uncomplicated to use. Included in delivery are three small rings on which the balls can be placed e.g. at the desk.Use TOGU Mind Set as a sensomotoric hand device, as a training device, hand trainer and massage tool. By using it you will improve the neuromuscular interaction and strengthen your body and mind.Be vital, calm and strong.Trainings Chart Instructions for use Art.: 805315Contents: 2x Anti-Stressball ca. 6,5 cm Ø (green, blue) und 1x Actiball Relax ca. 6,5 cm Ø (orange) / 3 smal rings as a base