TRAINING DEVICE

Abstract

A training device for maintaining or improving physical fitness comprises a first main element and a second main element, wherein the first main element and the second main element for training a user are manually movable in relation to one another in at least one activation direction of the training device. The training device furthermore has at least one damping installation for damping a relative movement between the first main element and the second main element, said damping installation being effective between the first main element and the second main element.

Claims

1. A training device for one of maintaining and improving physical fitness, comprising a) a first main element, b) a second main element, i) wherein the first main element and the second main element for training a user are manually movable in relation to one another in at least one activation direction of the training device; and c) at least one damping installation for damping a relative movement between the first main element and the second main element, said damping installation being effective between the first main element and the second main element.

2. The training device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the group comprising a first grip connected to the first main element and a second grip connected to the second main element is provided.

3. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one damping installation is fastened to the first main element.

4. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one damping installation engages in regions in the first main element.

5. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one damping installation projects axially in relation to the first main element.

6. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one damping installation is configured as a friction damping installation, wherein the at least one damping installation has at least one friction element for bearing in a friction-imparting manner on the second main element.

7. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least one friction element in the at least one activation direction is held so as to be immobile in relation to the first main element.

8. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least one friction element in the at least one activation direction is held so as to be immobile in relation to the first main element at all times.

9. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least one damping installation furthermore has at least one main body on which the at least one friction element is disposed, wherein the at least one main body and the at least one friction element in the at least one activation direction are immobile in relation to one another.

10. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one main body and the at least one friction element in the at least one activation direction are immobile in relation to one another at all times.

11. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one main body comprises at least one receptacle clearance for receiving the at least one friction element.

12. The training device according to claim 1, wherein a training resistance of the at least one damping installation is variable.

13. The training device according to claim 12, wherein a training resistance of the at least one damping installation is infinitely variable.

14. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation directions.

15. The training device according to claim 14, wherein the at least one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation directions at all times.

16. The training device according to claim 15, wherein the at least one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation directions consistently.

17. The training device according to claim 1, comprising at least one guide part for guiding the main elements in relation to one another, said guide part being disposed between the first main element and the second main element.

18. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first main element and the second main element are interconnected in a telescopic manner.

19. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first main element and the second main element are rotatable in relation to one another, wherein a relative movement between the two former is capable of being damped by the at least one damping installation.

20. The training device according to claim 1, wherein said training device is embodied as a hand-held apparatus.

21. The training device according to claim 1, wherein at least one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary of a user are trainable.

22. A training station, comprising at least one training device according to claim 1.

23. The training station according to claim 22, comprising a main frame and at least one activation element for activation by a user, said at least one activation element being mounted on the main frame, wherein the at least one training device while generating a training resistance damps the activation of the at least one activation element.

24. The training station according to claim 23, wherein the main frame supports at least one seat for the user.

25. The training station according to claim 22, comprising at least one of the group comprising at least one arm training installation for training at least one arm of a user, at least one torso training installation for training a torso of a user, and at least one leg training installation for training at least one leg of a user.

26. A use of a training device according to claim 1 for training at least one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary of a user.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0046] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a training device according to the invention, according to a first embodiment, said training device being in its extended position;

[0047] FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the training device shown in FIG. 1, said longitudinal section corresponding to the section line II-II;

[0048] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the training device visualized in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein said training device is in the collapsed position thereof;

[0049] FIG. 4 shows a longitudinal section corresponding to the section line IV-IV in FIG. 3;

[0050] FIG. 5 shows the damping installation of the visualized training device identified as detail V in FIG. 2;

[0051] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a training device according to the invention, according to a second embodiment;

[0052] FIG. 7 shows a side view of a training station according to the invention, according to a first embodiment which comprises a bench-press installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;

[0053] FIG. 8 shows a side view of a training station according to the invention, according to a second embodiment which comprises an alternative bench-press installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;

[0054] FIG. 9 shows a front view of a training station according to the invention, according to a third embodiment which comprises a side-press installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;

[0055] FIG. 10 shows a side view of a training station according to the invention, according to a fourth embodiment which comprises a leg-extension installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;

[0056] FIG. 11 shows a side view of a training station according to the invention, which comprises a forward-bend installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;

[0057] FIG. 12 shows a plan view of a training station according to the invention, according to a fifth embodiment which comprises a running installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5; and

[0058] FIG. 13 shows a side view of the training station shown in FIG. 12.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0059] A training device which in its entirety is visualized in FIGS. 1 to 4 comprises a first elongate main tube 1 and a second elongate main tube 2, and a friction damping installation 3 that is effective between the main tubes 1, 2. The main tubes 1, 2 are interconnected in a telescopically collapsible manner.

[0060] The first main tube 1 and the second main tube 2, while generating a training resistance, are displaceable by an operator (not illustrated) in relation to one another in a damped manner along a longitudinal axis 4 of the training device.

[0061] The first main tube 1 is annular in the cross section. Said first main tube has a first external diameter DA 1.

[0062] A first grip 5 is fastened to one end of the first main tube 1. The first grip 5 is rotationally fixed as well as axially fixed in relation to the first main tube 1. Said first grip 5 favourably extends so as to be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4.

[0063] The friction damping installation 3 is fastened to the end side of the first main tube 1 so as to be opposite the first grip 5. Said friction damping installation 3 is rotationally fixed as well as axially fixed in relation to the first main tube 1.

[0064] The friction damping installation 3 has a substantially cylindrical main body 6 which by way of an engagement region 7 engages in a form-fitting manner in the first main tube 1. The main body 6 otherwise projects axially from the first main tube 1 such that the main body 6 forms a quasi extension of the first main tube 1. The main body 6 moreover radially projects slightly from the first main tube 1. Said main body 6 is axially penetrated by a gas-communication opening 14.

[0065] An annular receptacle clearance 8 that is open towards the outside and in the direction of the longitudinal axis 4 on both sides is delimited by mutually spaced apart annular protrusions 9, 10 of the main body 6 is configured on the main body 6. The receptacle clearance 8 has a bed 11 that runs about the longitudinal axis 4, the consistent diameter of said bed 11 at all times corresponding to approximately the first external diameter DA1. The main body 6 in the region of the bed 11 is embodied as a circular cylinder. The receptacle clearance 8 is arranged so as to be at a distance from the first main tube 1.

[0066] A friction element 12 that is circumferentially closed and projects radially outward from the annular protrusions 9, 10 and bears on the bed 11 is received in the receptacle clearance 8. The friction element 12 at all times is rotationally fixed and axially fixed in relation to the main body 6. The length of the friction element 12 in the longitudinal direction 4 corresponds to the spacing of the annular protrusions 9, 10 in the longitudinal direction 4. The friction element 12 at all times bears on both sides on the annular protrusions 9, 10. Said friction element 12 has an outward-facing free friction face 13. The friction face 13 defines an external diameter DA which is larger than the first external diameter DA1.

[0067] The second main tube 2 is annular in the cross section. A second grip 15 is fastened to one end of the second main tube 2. The second grip 15 is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation the second main tube 2. Said second grip 15 extends so as to be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4.

[0068] The second main tube 2 has a second internal diameter DI2 which is larger than the first external diameter DA1. The second internal diameter DI2 is approximately the size of the external diameter DA of the friction element 12.

[0069] The main body 6 in the assembled state of the training device is located at least largely within the second main tube 2. The friction element 12 herein, by way of the friction face 13 thereof, bears in a planar manner on the inside of the second main tube 2, the latter there thus having a friction face 19.

[0070] A guide bush 16 is disposed on the end side of the second main tube 2, so as to be opposite the second grip 15. The guide bush 16 is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation to the second main tube 2. Said guide bush 16 by way of an encircling internal guide face or slide face 17, respectively, bears on the outside of the first main tube 1, or is disposed so as to be closely adjacent to the latter, respectively. The guide bush 16 at the end side has an annular shoulder 18 that projects radially outward and opposite the second grip 15 bears on the end side of the second main tube 2.

[0071] The training device when in use will be described hereunder. In an exemplary manner, a first terminal position of the training device as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is assumed. The training device herein has a total length which is between 70 cm and 140 cm.

[0072] A user of the training device which each hand acquires one of the grips 5, 15. For training, the grips 5, 15 are compressed towards one another by the user, leading to the two main tubes 1, 2 in a first activation direction of the training device to be collapsed along the longitudinal axis 4. A force, in particular a compressive force, is thus exerted on the training device. The friction element 12 herein at all times is displaced conjointly with the first main tube 1 in relation to the second main tube 2, said friction element 12 by way of the friction face 13 thereof engaging by friction on the inside of the second main tube 2, or on the friction face 19 of the latter, respectively. The friction element 12 herein damps or impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the main tubes 1, 2, leading to efficient training, in particular of at least one first muscle group of the user. The user is provided with a counterforce. The guide bush 16 prevents mutual tilting of the main tubes 1, 2 in the relative movement of the latter.

[0073] The training device then reaches the collapsed position thereof, which is shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and forms a second terminal position. The training device herein as a total length which is between 40 cm and 80 cm.

[0074] The grips 5, 15 are then pushed or pulled apart, respectively, leading to an expansion of the two main tubes 1, 2 in a second activation direction of the training device along the longitudinal axis 4. The second activation direction is opposite to the first activation direction. A force, in particular a tensile force, is exerted on the training device. The friction element 12 herein at all times is again displaced conjointly with the first main tube 1 in relation to the second main tube 2, said main tube 1 by way of the friction face 13 thereof engaging by friction on the inside of the second main tube 2, or on the friction face 19 of the latter, respectively. The friction element 12 herein damps or impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the main tubes 1, 2, leading to efficient training, in particular of at least one second muscle group of the user. A counterforce is provided. The at least one first and second muscle groups differ from one another. Said muscle groups are preferably trained based on the principle of antagonism. There is preferably at least one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary. The force required for expanding and collapsing the main tubes 1, 2 is substantially identical. The guide bush 16 prevents mutual tilting of the main tubes 1, 2 in the relative movement of the latter.

[0075] The specified activation of the training device is repeated any number of times. In particular, the arms, the shoulders, the back, and the chest region of the person training are trained herein. The training resistance is preferably variable.

[0076] Other exercises can be alternatively performed using the training device. For example, a foot of the user can be placed on the one grip 5, 15, while corresponding forces are again exerted on the other grip 15, 5 by the user.

[0077] For example, relative rotating movements about the longitudinal axis 4, which are correspondingly damped by way of the friction element 12, can also be initiated by way of the grips 5, 15.

[0078] A second embodiment of the training device which permits training by means of damped relative rotating movements will be described hereunder with reference to FIG. 6. Identical parts are provided with the same reference signs as in the preceding embodiment, explicit reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference sign followed by the index a.

[0079] The training device according to FIG. 6 comprises a first elongate main element 1a. Moreover, the training device has a second elongate main tube 2a and a friction damping installation 3a which is effective between the first main element 1a and the second main element 2a. The first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a are pivotable or twistable, respectively, in relation to one another.

[0080] The first main element 1a is favourably annular or circular in the cross section.

[0081] A first grip 5a is fastened to a free end of the first main element 1a. The first grip 5a is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation to the first main element 1a. Said first grip 5a extends so as to be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4, or to the first main element 1a.

[0082] The friction damping installation 3a is disposed on the first main element 1a. The friction damping installation 3a is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation to the first main element 1a. The friction damping installation 3a has at least one friction element 12a which, for example, is received in a respective receptacle clearance in the first main element 1a, or in a main body that is arranged on the first main element 1a, respectively. The friction element 12 is favourably circumferentially closed and is rotationally fixed and axially fixed in relation to the first main element 1a. To the extent that the friction element 12a is received in a receptacle clearance, said friction element 12 favourably projects radially outward in relation to said receptacle clearance. The friction element 12a has an outward-facing free friction face 13a.

[0083] The second main tube 2a is annular in the cross section. A second grip 15a is configured on the outside of the circumference of the main tube 2a. The second grip 15a extends about the longitudinal axis 4 and along the latter.

[0084] The first main element 1a in the assembled state of the training device is received in the second main tube 2a. The friction element 12a, by way of the friction face 13a, herein bears in a planar manner on the inside of the second main tube 2a, the latter there thus having a friction face. The first grip 5a is located outside the first main element 1a.

[0085] The first main element 1a in relation to the friction damping installation 3a protrudes into the second main tube 2a, or away from the first grip 5a, respectively, such that the first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a are mutually guided and mutual tilting of the latter is precluded.

[0086] A linear detent 20 having an annular shoulder which runs about the longitudinal axis 4 and prevents any displacement of the first main element 1a and of the second main tube 2a in relation to one another along the longitudinal axis 4 is configured between the first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a.

[0087] The first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a, while generating a training resistance, are pivotable or twistable, respectively, in relation to one another about the longitudinal axis 4 of the training device by a user (not illustrated). A torsioning movement can thus be carried out.

[0088] When being used, a user with each hand acquires one of the grips 5a, 15a. In this instance, one grip 5a, 15a favourably extends in a horizontal direction, while the other grip 5a, 15a extends in a vertical direction. The training device is embodied as a hand-held apparatus.

[0089] The grips 5a, 15a in a first relative activation direction are initially pivoted about the longitudinal axis 4. A torsion force or a torque, respectively, is thus exerted on the training device. The friction element 12a herein bears by friction on the inside of the second main tube 2a, or on the friction face of the latter, respectively. The friction element 12a herein damps or impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a, leading to efficient training, in particular of at least one first muscle group of the user. The user is provided with a counterforce.

[0090] Subsequently, the grips 5a, 15a in a second relative activation direction are pivoted about the longitudinal axis 4, said second relative activation direction being opposite to the first activation direction. A second force, in particular a torsion force or a torque, respectively, is exerted on the training device. Again, the friction element 12a herein, by way of the friction face 13a thereof, engages by friction on the inside of the second main tube 2a, or on the friction face of the latter, respectively. The friction element 12a herein damps or impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a, leading to efficient training, in particular of at least one second muscle group of the user. A counterforce is provided. The at least one first and one second muscle groups differ from one another. Said muscle groups are preferably trained based on the principle of antagonism. There is preferably at least one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary. The force required for pivoting in the first and in the second activation direction is substantially identical.

[0091] The specified activation of the training device is repeated any number of times. In particular, the wrists, the arms, and the chest region of the person training, or of the user, respectively, are trained herein. This is highly advantageous in particular for people who participate in batting sports or throwing sports, and for users who work at computer stations. The training resistance is preferably variable.

[0092] According to an alternative embodiment, the friction damping installation 3a is disposed on the second main tube 2a. The at least one friction element 12a by way of the friction face 13a thereof in this instance engages by friction on the outside of the circumference of the first main element 1a. The training resistance is preferably variable.

[0093] A first embodiment of a training station having two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5 will be explained hereunder with reference to FIG. 7, wherein reference is made to the description of said two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0094] The training station comprises a main frame 21 which by way of feet 22 can be supported in relation to a ground. The feet 22 are interconnected by way of a lower base frame 23 of the main frame 21. Castors (not illustrated) are favourably mounted on the main frame 21.

[0095] The main frame 21 supports a seat 24 which is disposed above the feet 22 and runs so as to be substantially horizontal. Furthermore, the main frame 21 supports a backrest 25 which is adjacent to the seat 24 and extends vertically or so as to be inclined in relation to a vertical.

[0096] The training station moreover has two activation elements 26 which are disposed next to the seat 24 and are mounted on the main frame 21, in particular on the base frame 23 thereof, so as to each be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 27. The horizontal pivot axes 27 are mutually aligned and extend in a direction that is transverse to the training station, that is to say perpendicular to a viewing direction of a user of the training station. Each activation element 26 has one engagement region 28 that is spaced apart from the respective pivot axis 27.

[0097] The training station moreover comprises two telescopic training devices, the resistance of the latter preferably being adjustable. Each activation element 26 is assigned one training device in order for any pivoting of the at least one activation element 26 about the respective pivot axis 27 to be damped, or in order for a resistance or counterforce, respectively, to be provided for countering this pivoting.

[0098] Each training device is disposed between the main frame 21 and the respective activation element 26. Said training device is articulated on the main frame 21, in particular on the base frame 23. Furthermore, each training device is articulated on an activation element 26, so as to be spaced apart from the pivot axis 27. Each training device extends from the main frame 21 obliquely upwards. Furthermore, said training device extends from there towards the front, or in a viewing direction of a user of the training device, respectively.

[0099] When training, a user is seated on the seat 24. Said user can support himself/herself on the backrest 25. Said user herein looks in a viewing direction.

[0100] When a user pushes, or pivots, respectively, the activation elements 26 from the backrest 25 forward and about the pivot axes 27, the training devices are expanded, the friction damping installations 3 taking effect herein. When a user pulls, or pivots, respectively, the activation elements 26 back towards the backrest 25, the training devices are collapsed, the friction damping installations 3 herein taking effect again and a seat-belt installation taking effect. To this end, the user engages on the activation elements 26 by way of the engagement regions 28. The arms and the chest of the user can thus be trained in particular.

[0101] The activation elements 26 are movable in a mutually independent manner. According to an alternative embodiment, the two activation elements 26 are rigidly intercoupled and movable only in a synchronous manner.

[0102] A second embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to FIG. 8. Identical parts are provided with the same reference signs as in the embodiment according to FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference sign followed by the index b.

[0103] As compared to FIG. 7, the activation elements 26b in the case of the training station according to FIG. 8 are mounted on a back frame 29 of the main frame 21 so as to be pivotable about a respective horizontal pivot axis 27b, said pivot axes 27b again being mutually aligned and running in the direction that is transverse to the training station. The back frame 29 also supports the backrest 25.

[0104] Each activation element 26b is assigned one telescopic training device, the training resistance of the latter preferably being adjustable. Each training device is articulated on the back frame 29 and on an activation element 26b. The training devices extend from the back frame 29 obliquely upwards. Said training devices from there run towards the front, or in a viewing direction of a user of the training station, respectively. The activation of the activation elements 26b is similar to that of the embodiment according to FIG. 7. The activation elements 26b, from the resting positions thereof, are pushed obliquely upwards and then moved back in a corresponding manner, the seat-belt installation taking effect herein. The friction damping installations 3 damp the movements of the activation elements 26b. In particular, the arms, the chest, the back, and the shoulders of the user can be trained herein. The training station is preferably relocatable.

[0105] A third embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to FIG. 9. Identical parts are provided with the same reference signs as in the training station according to FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference signs followed by the index c.

[0106] The activation elements 26c in the case of the training station according to FIG. 9 again are articulated on the base frame 23c. Said activation elements 26c are pivotable about horizontal pivot axes 27c, the latter however running parallel and mutually spaced apart beside one another in a longitudinal direction of the training station, or in a viewing direction of a user of the training station, respectively.

[0107] The activation elements 26c are pivotable in a laterally outward manner and a laterally inward manner about the pivot axes 27c by a user.

[0108] Each activation element 26c is assigned one training device, the training resistance of the latter preferably being adjustable. Each training device is articulated on the main frame 21c. Furthermore, each training device is articulated on the respective activation element 26c, so as to be spaced apart from the respective pivot axis 27c. The training devices mutually diverge from the articulation points thereof on the main frame 21c. Said training device extend in a direction that is transverse to the training station. The training devices run so as to be inclined in relation to a horizontal. Said training device, by way of the friction damping installations 3 thereof, damp the movements of the activation elements 26c in a laterally outward and laterally inward manner. In particular, the chest and arms can be trained thus. A seat-belt installation is preferably present. The training station is preferably relocatable.

[0109] A fourth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to FIG. 10. Parts of identical construction are provided with the same reference signs as in the training station according to FIG. 7, reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference signs followed by the index d.

[0110] An activation element 25d is now articulated on the seat 24 or on a seat frame of the main frame 21d, respectively. The activation element 26d is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 27d which runs above the base frame 23d in a direction that is transverse to the training station.

[0111] The activation element 26d at the free end thereof has upholstered elements on which a user can engage with his/her foot in order for said activation element 26d to be pivoted.

[0112] Two telescopic training devices, in particular having an adjustable resistance, are articulated on the activation element 26d so as to be spaced apart from the pivot axis 27d. The training devices are furthermore articulated on the main frame 21d. The training devices extend in a longitudinal direction of the training station. Said training devices run from the articulation points thereof on the main frame 21d towards the front and by way of the friction damping installations 3 of said training devices damp the forward and rearward movements of the activation element 26d about the pivot axis 27d. In particular, legs can thus be trained. The training station is preferably relocatable.

[0113] A fifth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to FIG. 11. Identical parts are provided with the same reference signs as in the training station according to FIG. 7, reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference signs followed by the index e.

[0114] The backrest 25e in the case of the training station according to FIG. 11 is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 27e. The pivot axis 27e runs so as to be approximately level with the seat 24 in a direction that is transverse to the training station.

[0115] Two telescopic training devices, in particular having an adjustable resistance, are articulated laterally on the backrest 25e. Said training devices are moreover articulated on the seat 24, or on a seat frame of the main frame 21e, respectively. The training devices extend in a longitudinal direction of the training station. Said training devices from the backrest 25e run towards the front, or in a viewing direction of a user of the training station, respectively.

[0116] The backrest 25e is pivotable about the pivot axis 27e in a rearward manner by a user, or by the torso of the latter, respectively. The friction damping installations 3 damp a movement of the backrest 25e. The backrest 25e thus forms an activation element 26e. Both the stomach as well as the back are trained when training The friction damping installations 3 damp movements of the backrest 25e in both directions. The training station is preferably relocatable.

[0117] A sixth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to FIGS. 12, 13. Identical parts are provided with the same reference signs as in the embodiment according to FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different construction are provided with the same reference signs followed by the index f.

[0118] The main frame 21f, or the base frame 23f thereof, respectively, in the case of the training station according to FIGS. 12, 13 comprises two second main elements 2f which run parallel so as to be mutually spaced apart beside one another. The second main elements 2f are embodied so as to be elongate and extend in a longitudinal direction of the training station. Said second main elements 2f have an angular cross section, for example. The main frame 21f moreover has two crossbars 28 which run between the two main elements 2f.

[0119] A first main element 1f which is substantially shorter than the second main element 2f and is preferably tubular is guided in a displaceable manner on each second main element 2f.

[0120] A linear friction damping installation 3f is fastened to each first main element 1f. Said installation is axially fixed in relation to the corresponding first main element 1F. Each friction damping installation 3f has a friction element 12f which bears by friction on the outside of the second main element 2f.

[0121] A foot receptacle 26f is disposed on the top of each first main element 1f.

[0122] This training station permits running or ski cross-country training, respectively. To this end, a foot of a user is in each foot receptacle 26f. The user performs walking movements, wherein the first main elements 1f are displaced in a linear forward and rearward manner along the second main elements 2f The forward and the rearward movement is damped by way of the friction damping installations 3f. The damping effect is favourably adjustable. In particular the legs of a user can thus be trained. The training station is preferably relocatable.