Turn rings: stable fitness trend for adults & children

The rings are the most demanding what world-class gymnasts have to master. Hardly any device requires such a feeling of balancing like the two wooden rings collected on two long belt bands. This is not for hobby athletes and certainly not for children, you may think about it right away. And yet the gymnastics or gymnastics rings are more and more established in fitness studios and in playgrounds. They also dangle from the ceiling in many hobby cellars and children’s rooms. What is so attractive about the simple gymnasium made of wood or plastic? What should you pay attention to when buying? How do you assemble gymnastics rings? Who can and should train with it? And what exactly do you train with gymnastics? Questions about questions. Here are the answers.

Basically, gymnastics rings are fitness equipment and toys in one. If you want to challenge your shoulder girdle, fuselage, stomach and the arm muscles a little in cross-training, you are just as well served with the popular gymnastics rings as three-cheese highs, which simply hang on the rings to dangle a bit back and forth and try simple exercises. This not only really enjoys the little ones, they also get to know their bodies and improve their motor skills. And that is exactly what many children and adolescents. Small handouts with exercises are included in many gymnastics rings.

Many gymnastics rings can not only be attached to the ceiling, but also on a tree or door. There is for assembly on the ceiling where other sports equipment such as a punching bag or a hammock can also be hung up. As a rule, this ceiling hook is not included. Alternatively, gymnastics rings can be fixed with a so -called door anchor. It is placed over the door on the upper edge. Door and off we go. Important: For your own safety, close the door from the inside. The anchor is only hung and gives up as soon as the door is opened from the outside. Gymnasium rings can also be easily attached to trees or climbing scaffolding. In short: This fitness device and toys are ready for use in no time. Inside and outside.

A distinction is made between wooden rings and rings, which are made of plastic (mostly polycarbonate) or metal (rather rarely). Overview of the advantages and disadvantages of Holzringen and plastic rings:

Experts in particular recommend children with a handle diameter of 32 millimeters. Even smaller boys and girls (from two years) can rings like this Grab well and hang safely. For even better grip, some models are wrapped with a tape at the grip points or can be wrapped yourself if necessary. Alternatively, gymnastics with a handle diameter of 28 millimeters are offered. The plastic rings are almost exclusively in the thinner version. Wood gymnastics rings are usually ,, or manufactured. If the sustainability of the product is important, you should check which country the wood comes from from which the gymnastics rings have been made.

In any case, take a close look at the accessories before buying. Depending on where you want to hang up the gymnastics rings, adjustable nylongurt (if possible with markings) with robust buckles or carabiners, a door anchor and ideally there should be a protective cushion for training on trees in the package. Optional are a small bag and a book or an app with exercise examples. With the belts, you should not only pay attention to the length and width. Also pay attention to the maximum resilience and check depending on what you want to use the rings for and who mainly trains or plays with it, for which loads the gymnastics rings are approved. According to the manufacturer, the resilience is between 300 and 400 kilograms, they are on the safe side.