What does an Airex pad do?

What does an Airex pad do?

Innovative AIREX foam is comprised of millions of small air bubbles that invite barefoot training. The yielding foam activates and sensitizes the whole body. Balance pads improve balance, strength, ankle/joint stability, stamina and coordination by adding challenge to an existing workout and aiding in rehabilitation.

Are balance pads worth it?

Many turn to training with a balance pad. Balance pads are designed to give your body extra support while you hold yoga poses or while you work on knee and hip stability. Either in your regular exercise routine or integrated into a yoga practice, balance pads can give an effective boost to your workout.

Do balance pads work?

A balance pad is not necessary to complete balance exercises, but it does enhance the training and force all muscles to help add support and stability to your body. This means performing a basic squat on a balance pad is suddenly much harder than on a hard floor, which helps strengthen important stabilising muscles.

Where are Airex pads made?

Switzerland
Manufactured in Switzerland, these products, including Airex rehab, exercise and yoga mats, are considered to be the highest quality products available. Made from a closed-cell, PVC foam, Airex is the only branded exercise mat available throughout the world.

How do I clean my Airex balance Pad?

Like all AIREX Balance products, the Balance Pad Cloud remains hygienically clean thanks to closed-cell foam and its antibacterial surface. However, when soiled, rinsing after use with fresh water is all that’s needed. Just shake off the excess and allow to air dry.

What is Airex foam?

AIREX is a series of closed-cell, thermoplastic polymer foams with very good mechanical properties. The material reflects its foam properties: air bubbles (“AIR”) help expand (“EX”) volume without the penalty of added weight. Specifically, the foam products are composed of closed cells filled with 50-96% air.

What is a foam balance pad?

The flexible foam surface forces your core to engage, and your feet and ankle muscles to activate during exercise for better overall athletic performance and stability. The cushioned fitness pad can also be used for yoga, Pilates, or physical therapy.

Do wobble cushions work?

Sitting on a wobble cushion engages the core muscles helping to improve core stability – so it is effectively and exercise. The cushion can also be great fun to stand on to build muscle tone and help balance and concentration.

What exercises help balance?

Balance Training

• Standing with your weight on one leg and raising the other leg to the side or behind you.
• Putting your heel right in front of your toe, like walking a tightrope.
• Standing up and sitting down from a chair without using your hands.
• Walking while alternating knee lifts with each step.
• Doing tai chi or yoga.

What is Airex made from?

Made from a closed-cell, PVC foam, Airex is the only branded exercise mat available throughout the world.