Cyclo-trim

How does the exhibit work?

Stand on the pedals and hold on to the handles.Try a cycling motion with the pedals. This is how you move forward. Try to keep your balance.

What is the science behind it?

Your sense of balance, your muscular strength, your stamina... These components of fitness
are put to the test here. Also, your brain has to coordinate a lot to make you move on this machine. The good news? You can learn that quickly. Try it a few times... And presto: you're already much better at this exercise!

Very important for your coordination is proprioception! Or simply put: you know where a body part is without having to look at it.

Proprioception in yoga

Walking without looking at your feet, driving a car while looking at the road, doing yoga with your eyes closed... All these activities are possible thanks to proprioception.

Proprioception with vitamin B6

Did you know that you can also take too many vitamins? An excessively high dose of vitamin B6 can temporarily reduce proprioception.

Proprioception of plants

Plants prefer to grow towards the light. However, they must be careful not to grow crooked and fall over. Therefore, they have to control their growth and shape! Proprioception plays an important role.