Sport-thieme Premium User manual

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Sport-Thieme®
‘Premium’ Balance Pad
Exercise instructions

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Use:
The Sport-Thieme ‘Premium’ balance pad is particularly suitable for coordination and balance exercises.
Before exercising, please check the surface on which you would like to use the ‘Premium’ balance pad for slip resistance and use
a nonslip underlay, e.g. an exercise mat, if required. If possible, don’t wear shoes when using the ‘Premium’ balance pad to avoid
shortening the product’s lifespan.
Cleaning:
Dirt can be removed using a soft brush and warm soapy water. The ‘Premium’ balance pad can be treated with standard disinfec-
tants. Never use harsh cleaning agents, stain removers, benzine, hot steam, hot water or similar.
Storage:
Please store the ‘Premium’ balance pad lying flat and without kinks. Do not store any other items on top of the ‘Premium’ balance
pad for a long period of time. Store in a dry place and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend that you clean the ‘Premium’ balance pad after use with clear water and let it air-dry.
Sport-Thieme ‘Premium’ balance pad
Material properties:
Functionality is extremely important with the Sport-Thieme ‘Premium’ balance pad. To achieve the desired training eect, a spe-
cial foam is used, which consists of extremely robust and durable materials. However, it cannot be avoided that the surface is
placed under a lot of stress and tension during certain movements (rotations). It is therefore possible that the pad’s surface might
develop tears.
This does not mean that the product is defective or losing its functionality.
You can still perform exercises without any problems.
If appearance is important to you and you would like to use a flawless pad, the Sport-Thieme ‘Balance Pad Vinyl’ is a good alter-
native. It comes with an additional vinyl surface.

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4. Balance exercise in a standing position
Step onto the ‘Premium’ balance pad and put the palms of your hands together.
Slowly lift one foot o the ‘Premium’ balance pad. Place this foot against the ankle
of the foot you are standing on. Point your knee outwards.
To increase the level of diculty, close your eyes during this exercise.
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3. Stretching your hip flexors
Get down on all fours. Move one leg forwards and place your hands on your bum.
Push your bum towards your front heel, whilst pulling downwards.
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2. Stretching the backs of your legs
Get down on all fours. Move one leg forwards between your hands with your knee
bent. Stretch out your back and neck as far as possible. Raise your bum up and
backwards. At the same time, bring your upper body down and forwards.
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Warm-up
Walk on the ‘Premium’ balance pad.
1. Balance exercise in a kneeling position
Kneel on the ‘Premium’ balance pad. Raise both arms above your head and let the
palms of your hands touch. Raise your head and look towards your hands.
To increase the level of diculty, close your eyes during this exercise.

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7. Arm and leg reaches
Get on all fours with your knees approximately pelvis-width apart.
Place your right knee on the ‘Premium’ balance pad and your left hand on the
floor.
Raise and lower your right arm and left leg at the same time into a horizontal
position, whilst stretching your arm, leg and neck.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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6. Lunges I
Take a long lunge forwards. Place your front foot on the ‘Premium’
balance pad and point it slightly outwards. Lift the heel of your rear foot. Bend
both knees slightly. Stretch your arms forwards or to the side for better balance.
Slowly bend then straighten your legs. Keep your front knee behind your toes
and bend it towards your middle toe. Bend your rear knee towards the floor.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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5. Squats
Place your feet a little more than hip-width apart with one foot on the
‘Premium’ balance pad. Rest your hands on your thighs. Raise your chest, keep
your shoulders low and your neck straight.
Bend then straighten your legs slowly with your weight on your heels.
Push your bum backwards.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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Coordination exercises
The following exercises will stabilise your muscles. It is particularly
important to execute them correctly. Please note: start by repeating
them just a few times, but with a perfect technique!

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10. Sideward leg raises
Lie down on one side with your lower rib arch next to the edge of the ‘Premium’
balance pad. Place your hands behind your head with one elbow touching the
floor. Stretch out both legs and place them one above the other. Point your toes
forwards.
Raise and lower the higher of your two legs.
Alternatively, stretch both legs, and raise then lower them together.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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9. Side plank raises
Start from a side plank position. Rest your forearm on the ‘Premium’
balance pad and bend the lower of your two legs to a 90° angle. Keep the
higher of your two legs straight and point your toes forwards. Make sure that your
thighs are above one another.
Raise then lower your upper body and bum.
To increase the level of diculty, leave both legs straight. Raise then lower your
upper body and bum from this position.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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8. Press-ups
Get on all fours. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the ‘Premium’ balance
pad with your arms slightly bent. Now, stretch your legs backwards, raise your
heels and stand on your toes. Form a straight line with your legs, upper body and
head. Keep your body’s core stable.
Bend then straighten your arms. Make sure that your elbows are close to your body
and moving backwards.
Repeat this exercise 2 x 8 times.
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13. Table top
Start in the table top position.
Bring your knee and elbow together underneath your body.
To increase the level of diculty, close your eyes during this exercise.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
12. Planks
Place both forearms on the ‘Premium’ balance pad and straighten your hips. Keep
your body core stable.
To increase the level of diculty, place your hands on the ‘Premium’ balance pad.
Hold this position for 20–30 seconds.
Repeat this exercise 5 times.
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11. Sit-ups
Lie down with your back on the ‘Premium’ balance pad so that your
lower ribs are supported. Your upper body will be lying lower than your pelvis.
Open your legs slightly more than hip-width apart and press your heels on the
floor with your toes pointing outwards. Cross your arms on your chest.
Raise then lower your upper body.
Repeat this exercise 30 times.
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17. In a sitting position
Sit down on the ‘Premium’ balance pad. Place your hands on the floor next
to your body.
Raise your legs. Alternate between bringing your feet towards your body
and stretching your legs up into the air whilst keeping your
balance.
To increase the level of diculty, do not use your hands for support.
Hold each position for 20–30 seconds.
Repeat this exercise 5 times.
16. Pelvic raises
Lie down on your back and place your feet on the ‘Premium’ balance pad.
Slowly raise then lower your pelvis.
To increase the level of diculty, raise then lower each foot in alternation
and straighten your raised leg.
Repeat this exercise 15 times.
15. Lunges II
Stand with the ‘Premium’ balance pad in front of you and raise your arms
straight up.
Lunge forward and place one foot on the ‘Premium’ balance pad.
Return to the starting position. Whilst lunging, keep your body core upright
and your arms straight.
Repeat this exercise 15 times on each side.
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14. Standing on one leg
Stand on the ‘Premium’ balance pad. Raise one leg and bend the knee
so that your thigh is horizontal and your lower leg vertical. Lift and point
the opposite arm away from your body.
Look straight ahead.
Alternatively, stretch your leg and the opposite arm sideways for a diagonal
stretch. Look straight ahead.
You can also try stretching your arms forwards and one leg backwards.
Hold the position for 20–30 seconds on each side.
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