Injury Prevention Training with MFT Challenge Disc

Injury prevention is an important factor in professional athletes' training routines, and the German national ski team is no exception. Coordination training with the MFT Challenge Disc helps them not only to improve their performance, but also to reduce the risk of injury.

Training with the MTF Challenge Disc has a wide range of benefits for professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, from better coordination skills and concentration to a stronger back and healthier joints. A regular workout routine with the MFT Disc is particularly efficient at keeping athletes fit, focused, and less likely to be sidelined by an injury. For amateurs and those not used to a regular training routine, even a 10-minute daily workout can deliver excellent results.

Professional skiers face a number of risks as they start each season, from sprains and torn ligaments to broken bones and head injuries. High speeds, ice, and sudden turns and curves take their toll every year, and many skiers do not get to finish a season on account of injury. Many of these injuries can be prevented with proper coordination training, which is where the MTF Disc comes in. The balance, strength, and coordination exercise the disc provides helps improve the interaction of the muscles, reducing risk of injury. Ewald Aigner, inventor of the MFT multifunctional training concept, tells the German fitness magazine Shape Up, "The small muscle strands are important pillars – they are to the human body what the foundation is to a house."

Dr. Christian Raschner from the Department of Sport Science at the University of Innsbruck, says, "For a long time, it was believed that training sessions are sufficient to improve endurance and strength, for example, to be fit for skiing. Many athletes are only now becoming aware of the importance of sensorimotor-oriented coordination training." He explains, "It is important to simulate real movement on unstable surfaces. If coordination is trained in this manner, muscles work more efficiently. Which is to say: the energy expenditure is lesser, but the power output is greater."

The MFT Challenge Disc is one of the devices particularly well suited to ski training, which is why it is used by the German and other national ski teams. The disc allows users to measure the success of their coordination training and to get feedback, which also increases the motivation factor. Dr. Raschner, who has conducted several tests using the disc, says, "The training device with the feedback function is operated from a computer and can understand the movements. This way, the training is much more efficient." He adds, "The MFT Challenge Disc is a training device that meets the scientific criteria and the feedback function additionally increases motivation."

The MFT Challenge Disc is an intelligent training device designed for balance and coordination workout. The unstable platform of the disc forces the user to maintain his or her balance with each tilt, providing the user with a fun, yet challenging workout that yields good long-term results. The benefits of the MFT Disc include improved balance and coordination as well as better overall body awareness.

The disc is quite practical as you can use it anywhere: at the gym, at home, or even at work. It can be connected to a computer or laptop via USB cable, and is available with several health training routines and games that make the workout more fun. COORDI, the software that comes with the MFT Disc, also serves as your virtual trainer and will support you in achieving results and reaping the benefits of your workout routine. The software's self-test and feedback function are designed to keep users motivated to exercise regularly.

The Challenge Disc also helps strengthen the small muscles around the joints, as well as the deep-set muscles that protect the spine. Regular exercise using the disc prevents strains that may lead to joint problems, improves reflexes and reaction time, and reduces the risk of falls for seniors. The COORDI software is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.