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Gymnastic bars guide children

A gymnastics bar for children is much more than just a new piece of gymnastics and play equipment in the garden. Gymnastics on the horizontal bar promotes Agility, endurance and also dexterity are put to a new test. What should you look out for when buying a gymnastics bar so that gymnastics is fun for years? Which material is suitable for outside? How much does a gymnastics bar cost? You can find out all this in our new guide.

The movements in the fresh air and also the countless possible uses make a horizontal bar for ideal piece of sports equipment for children – at any age. With a suitable gymnastics bar made of high-quality stainless steel or robust larch or gymnastic bar extensions, parents also benefit and can ensure a healthy and fit life together with their offspring - and together it's much more fun! But how do you find the best gymnastics bar for children and what do you have to pay attention to?

We explain it to you.

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What is the right height for a gymnastics bar?

The best gymnastics bar for kids is height adjustable. This has the advantage that the gymnastics bar can grow with the child or, if necessary, be adapted to the respective sibling. A height-adjustable gymnastics bar is interesting for children from the age of 3 and can also be used by adults due to the individual height adjustment. It is important when adjusting that hanging on the bar with bent knees is possible. Fit at any age, fun with the whole family!

The have proven particularly useful for families or siblings Double bar gymnastics bars. Two bars, two children doing gymnastics at the same time - this way, stress cannot arise in the first place and even as an adult it is fun to do gymnastics with the child at the same time, to keep fit and to train together on new exercises. The bars can be individually adjusted in height - this way you remain flexible and can use the gymnastics bar for children and adults for many years!

What diameter should a gymnastics bar have?

The diameter of the children's gymnastics bar depends on the size of the child from 30 to 33,7 mm ideal. The gymnastics bar should be easy for the child to grab. If the diameter is too wide, the child will not be able to enclose the bar properly with their hands and falls and injuries are inevitable.

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 Benefits  Disadvantages 

 

indoor gymnastics bar
for children:

  • Regardless of the weather
  • Usually cheaper than an outdoor gymnastics bar
  • Depending on the model, it can simply be attached to the door
  • Requires enough floor space and (depending on the model) a high ceiling
  • Depending on the model and space, older children may not be able to do all the exercises

 

Outdoor Gymnastics Bar
for children:

  • By setting it up in the garden there is enough space for all exercises and adults can also do gymnastics without any problems
  • Double horizontal bars for outdoors can easily keep up to two children busy
  • Children can let off steam in the fresh air without any worries and do not have to be as considerate (inside it is usually more cramped, family members have to be considered, etc.)
  • weather dependent
 Benefits 

 

indoor gymnastics bar
for children:

  • Regardless of the weather
  • Usually cheaper than an outdoor gymnastics bar
  • Depending on the model, it can simply be attached to the door

 

Outdoor Gymnastics Bar
for children:

  • By setting it up in the garden there is enough space for all exercises and adults can also do gymnastics without any problems
  • Double horizontal bars for outdoors can easily keep up to two children busy
  • Children can let off steam in the fresh air without any worries and do not have to be as considerate (inside it is usually more cramped, family members have to be considered, etc.)
 Disadvantages

 

indoor gymnastics bar
for children:

  • Requires enough floor space and (depending on the model) a high ceiling
  • Depending on the model and space, older children may not be able to do all the exercises

 

Outdoor Gymnastics Bar
for children:

  • weather dependent
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What should you consider when using it in the garden?

Outdoor gymnastics bars for children have the advantage that there is simply enough space in the garden for gymnastics and romping around. It is important for one Children's gymnastics bar for the garden but the weather resistance! This is with our gymnastics bars made from high-quality pollution-free, untreated larch or alternatively off V2A steel given! V2A steel has the unbeatable advantage that it does not rust. For this reason, railings or sinks, for example, are also made of this material. Larch wood, on the other hand, is also used for jetties, lasts for years and is particularly easy to care for. Incidentally, a gymnastics bar made of steel is also pleasant to use in summer! The material gets hand-warm at most. Burning is not possible.

Gymnastic bars made of stainless steel also have the great advantage that they can be kept hygienically clean very easily. In addition, the hands do not smell of iron even after intensive gymnastics, everyone probably remembers this unpleasant smell from their childhood.

In order to be able to exercise without accidents, should the gymnastics bars for children and adults be concreted in the garden. This is either possible on your own or is implemented inexpensively by us or specialist companies from the region. A spirit level, a spade, a mixing barrel and a ready-mixed concrete mix as well as the appropriate tools are sufficient.

Provide additional safety when doing gymnastics in the garden fall protection plates. These are made of tire rubber granules and absorb well in the event of a fall. A built-in drainage system drains rainwater downwards and the slabs offer a good, solid base in all weathers. This means that unsightly and worn areas of lawn under the playground equipment are a thing of the past.

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Extra tip: From a possible fall height of 160 cm you should Children's gymnastics bar with a according to DIN standard EN1177 certified fall protection mat secure according to regulations. Alternatively, sand or wood chips are also suitable for this, but they mean more effort later in garden maintenance (filling up holes, smoothing, etc.).

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Single horizontal bar with a wooden gymnastics bar >>

Entry-level gymnastics bar for children

  • post out untreated, non-toxic larch wood
  • V2A gymnastics bar
  • Simple and quick height adjustment, with optional quick adjustment without tools
  • Ideal for children from 3 years
  • Also interesting as a special version for adults
  • Excellent price-performance ratio
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Double bar with two wooden bars >>

Double bar for double the fun

  • Ideal for siblings
  • Posts made of untreated, non-toxic larch wood
  • V2A gymnastics bar
  • Simple and quick height adjustment, with optional quick adjustment without tools
  • For children from 3 years
  • As a special version, it can also be used by adults
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 Single turn bar stainless steel >>

Stable construction made of V2A stainless steel

  • Optionally available as a professional gymnastics bar for particularly heavy loads
  • In 25 steps from 15 cm to 240 cm adjustable, with optional quick adjustment without tools
  • Expandable with human flag pole or fire brigade pole
  • Ideal for children, teenagers and adults
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Double gymnastics bar - stainless steel >>

Stable construction made of V2A stainless steel

  • Double bar for the whole family
  • Adjustable in 25 steps from 15 cm to 240 cm or the lower one up to 180 cm, with optional quick adjustment without tools
  • Expandable with Human-Flag pole and climbing net
  • Ideal for children, teenagers and adults

The advantages of a gymnastics bar for children and adults are obvious...

Promotion of physical exercise

Creativity and finding solutions are required – even from the youngest

The sense of balance is trained

Social interaction during training promotes development

In the long term, gymnastics can prevent or reduce postural damage

Maintaining or reducing weight at a healthy weight

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