Jakobs Hovoboard User manual

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User manual Hovoboard®

The Hovoboard enables active standing and movement abilities, especially for the
workplace. It can be used independently from the environment (a standing table
and height adjustable desk is recommended, but not necessary). The Hovoboard
expands the range of movement during working time at any time. The change in
movement has a positive e󰀨ect physically, emotionally and intellectually. From a
height-adjustable desk to a conference room or at the workstation at home, using
the Hovoboard measurably increases heart rate compared to sedentary work and
supports active calorie burning.
Two interchangeable base plates Hovobase 1 and Hovobase 2 provide di󰀨erent
motion requirements:
- Level 1 requires gentle, light movements - unrestricted hand work at the desk is
still possible
- Level 2 requires active balance compensation – it can be used during breaks or
in between to promote dynamic movement activity. In this way, concentration and
receptivity can be improved and/or intellectual processes, tasks and workows
can be positively supported
Each Hovobase can be inserted and replaced quickly, easily, durably and stably
through the magnet system.
Material
- Board made of birch plywood, stained and varnished
- Dimensions: length 293 mm, width 612 mm, height 15 mm, board height incl.
base 60 mm
- Tread covered with non-slip, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
- Base plates / Hovobase 1 and 2: each 50 x 100 mm, made of polyamide PA 6 GF
30, support surface made of anti-slip material TPU
Load capacity
Maximum load capacity 100 kg
Instructions for indoor use
For sensitive oors we recommend placing a mat underneath the Hovoboard to
protect the oor.
User manual Hovoboard®

User manual Hovoboard®
1. Clear away any objects in the immediate vicinity that could cause injuries or
could restrict the action of movement.
2. Place the Hovoboard horizontally in front of you on the oor, e.g. in front of
your standing desk instead of your o󰀩ce chair. If necessary, place a mat under
neath to protect the oor.
3. First use: Stand in front of the Hovoboard and hold onto your desk or a solid
object if needed. Step on the Hovoboard with one foot on the corresponding
side of the board until your standing securely, then put the second foot on the
other side. The feet should be about shoulder width apart. Make sure your post
ure is upright.
Footwear:
Due to the anti-slip surface, any closed and stable shoe can be worn when using
the Hovoboard, alternatively the Hovoboard can be used barefoot.
Storage:
If the Hovoboard is not in use, we recommend to store it within the carrying bag
which is included the delivery or placed against a wall.
Cleaning:
The board and bases can be cleaned with a damp cloth, in case of heavy soiling
use mild plastic cleaner for the board and the base.
Safety instructions and warning:
The use of the Hovoboard is at your own risk. To stand and balance on the Hovo-
board, it requires some skill and practice. At the beginning and for familiarization
we recommend using the Hovoboard in a sitting position to assess the individual
balance behaviour correctly. In case of fatigue, always take a break and regularly
alternate between movement activity and rest. Only stand on the board alone. We
recommend to put the board safely away when not in use.

- Use/duration
- Position
- Exercises
How long should the Hovoboard be used ?
The Hovoboard with level 1 can be used at the beginning up to 20 minutes at a time.
The exercise or usage time can be extended step by step up to 45 minutes with more
training and depending how you feel when using the Hovoboard.
A training e󰀨ect is achieved with regular use/exercise with the Hovoboard in a
temporal extent of approx. 15 minutes.
It is important not to stand on the Hovoboard all the time. A frequent change
between sitting and standing is ideal.
Position:
Various positions are possible on the Hovoboard. Depending on the position,
the requirement to balance is reduced or is reduced or increased.
To start we recommend to choose the standard position. Place the Hovoboard
horizontally on the oor in front of the standing table and position both feet on the
board about shoulder distance apart.
With therapeutic advice from
Physiotherapist Philipp Gilbert (Physiotherapy K&G, Bonn)

Place the Hovoboard horizontally on the oor in front of the standing table or height
adjustable table. Position both feed centrally next to each other.
Place the Hovoboard vertically on the oor in front of your table. Position both feet
centrally, one next to each other.
Place the Hovoboard vertically on the oor in front of your table. Move one foot
forward and the other foot backward.
With therapeutic advice from
Physiotherapist Philipp Gilbert (Physiotherapy K&G, Bonn)

Exercises with the Hovoboard ®
with therapeutic advice from
Philipp Gilbert Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy K&G, Bonn)
Exercise 1: Weight shift
Starting position: stand hip-width apart
on the Hovoboard, knees slightly bent,
arms loosely at the sides next
Execution: shift the body weight
slowly from the front foot to the heels,
approx. 2 to 3 minutes
Main muscles targeted musculature:
postural muscles (through weight shift),
lower leg front/back
Exercise 2: Squat
Starting position: stand hip-width apart
on the Hovoboard, knees slightly bent
(minimal), arms loosely at the side of
the body
Execution: slowly bend the knees whi-
le balancing the board in the middle,
keep the upper body upright, slowly
raise the arms to shoulder height while
going down. Slowly straighten legs
again, lower arms, about 2-3 minutes
Main muscles targeted musculature:
trunk-stabilizing muscles, gluteal musc-
les, gluteal muscles (pelvic/ hip (pelvis/
hip stabilizing muscles, thigh muscles,
calf muscles)
Before performing the exercises:
Activation of the abdominal muscles
Starting position: supine position, legs up/ bent
Execution: bring the lower part of the lumbar spine a little closer
to the oor by tightening the abdominal muscles, hold the tension
for about 5 seconds, then release, three to ve repetitions.
Perception of the abdominal muscles, improvement of
coordination or addressing the deep abdominal muscles
Exercises with the Hovoboard ®
with therapeutic advice from
Philipp Gilbert Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy K&G, Bonn)

Exercise 3: Block game
Starting position: stand hip-width apart
on the Hovoboard, knees slightly bent.
Upper body upright, one palm on the
sternum, the other palm at the other at
the level of the navel
Execution: Bend the upper body
slowly and straight (to an angle of
about 30-45°), so that the hands do
not approach each other. Balance the
Hovoboard in the middle and then
straighten the upper body again, about
2-3 minutes
Main muscles targeted musculature:
trunk musculature (back extensors),
pelvis stabilizing muscles
Exercise 4: One-leg stand
Starting position: stand hip-width apart
on the Hovoboard, knees slightly bent
Execution: Slowly move one foot to
the centre of the board and shift the
body weight to the centred leg and ba-
lance. In addition, the outer leg can be
lifted o󰀨, maintain balance in one-leg
stand, about 2-3 minutes. Increased
di󰀩culty: close eyes for approx. 3
seconds, shift weight as in exercise 1
with slight upper body rotation
Alternate: step onto the board with
one leg in the middle (may be easier at
the beginning)
Main muscles targeted musculature:
standing stabilizing muscles (pelvis/
hips), vertebrae- and spine stabilizing
musculature (especially when shifting
balance), calf muscles (when shifting
weight while standing on one leg) and
foot muscles
“In all exercises in which the body
is body is held/trained against the
force of gravity, the „postural musc-
les“ are „postural musculature“ is
automatically trained as well.“ „
Philipp Gilbert Physiotherapist (Physiotherapie
K&G, Bonn)
Exercises with the Hovoboard ®
with therapeutic advice from
Philipp Gilbert Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy K&G, Bonn)

Changing the Hovobases:
1. Turn the Hovoboard upside down and place it on a table if necessary.
2. The respective Hovobase is now inserted in the centre of the slot on the un
derside of the board. Rotate it until the magnets make contact. Be careful not to
pinch your ngers when inserting the Hovoboase with the magnets.
To remove the Hovobase, simply pull it o󰀨. To do this, grasp the sides of the
Hovobase with your ngers.
More Information: www.hovoboard.de
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Manufacturer and sales:
Jakobs GmbH
Am Mittelweg 3
DE 52388 Nörvenich
CONTACT
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