CRIVIT Yoga Blocks

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You have chosen to purchase a high-quality product. Familiarise yourself with the product before using it for the first time.

Read the following instructions for use carefully. Use the product only as described and only for the given areas of application. Store these instructions for use carefully. When passing the product on to third parties, please also hand over all accompanying documents.

Intended Use

The product was developed as a training aid for numerous yoga exercises. The product is suitable for use as a support and helps with balancing and stretching exercises. The product is designed for private use and is not suitable for medical, therapeutic or commercial purposes. The product is suitable for indoor use.

Package Contents

• 2 x yoga block
• 1 x instructions for use

Technical Data

• Weight: approx. 132.5g per block
• Dimensions: approx. 23 x 15 x 7.5cm (W x H x D) per block
• Maximum load: 120kg
• Date of manufacture (month/year): 05/2024
• Device class: H
• Scope of application: home use
• Standard: EN ISO 20957-1

Safety Information

Life-threatening hazard!

• Never leave children unattended with the packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation.

Risk of injury!

• Consult your doctor before you start exercising. Make sure you are healthy enough to exercise.
• Always keep the instructions for use with the exercise instructions readily available.
• Pregnant women should only exercise after consulting with their doctor.
• Observe the maximum permissible load of 120kg. Exceeding the weight limit may damage the product or impair its function. Only use the product as specified in the section "Intended Use".
• Always remember to warm up before exercising and exercise according to your current performance ability. Over-exertion and over-exercising may lead to serious injuries.
• Stop exercising immediately and contact a doctor if you experience pain, weakness or fatigue!
• Do not use the product if you are injured or your health is impaired.
• Keep yourself sufficiently hydrated during your workout.
• The product must only be used by one person at a time.
• Exercise on a flat, non-slip surface only.
• There must be a clear space of at least 0.6m around the exercise area.
• Do not exercise when you are tired or distracted. Do not exercise directly after eating a meal. Wait approx. two hours before beginning to exercise.
• Ventilate the exercise room sufficiently but beware of draughts.
• No modifications may be made to the product.
• Do not use the product near steps or landings.

Extra caution – risk of injury to children!

• Do not allow children to use this product unsupervised. Show any users how to use the exercise equipment correctly and supervise them. Only allow the use of the product if the child's mental and physical development allows it. This product is not a toy.
• Bear in mind that children are playful and like to experiment. Avoid situations and behaviours that are not appropriate for the product.

Preventing damage to the product

• The product may only be used if it is in perfect condition. Check the product for damage or wear before each use. The safety of the product can only be guaranteed if it is regularly inspected for damage and wear and tear. If damaged, it must not be used anymore.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, sun and dampness. Improper storage or use of the product could lead to premature wear and tear, which could result in injury.

General Exercise Instructions

Exercise tips

• Wear comfortable sports clothing and athletic shoes.
• Warm up before each exercise session and end the session gradually.
• Take sufficient breaks between the exercises and keep yourself sufficiently hydrated.
• If you are a beginner, never exercise with too much intensity. Increase the intensity of the exercise sessions slowly.
• Perform all exercises smoothly, not jerkily, and at a consistent tempo.
• Be sure to breathe steadily: exhale during exertion and inhale upon release.
• Maintain correct body posture while exercising.

General Exercise Plan

Create an exercise plan that suits your needs, with sets of 6-8 exercises. Pay attention to the following fundamentals:

• A set should consist of approx. 12 repetitions of one exercise.
• Each set can be repeated three times.
• You should take a 30-second break between each set.
• Warm up your different muscle groups well before each exercise session.
• We also recommend stretching after each exercise session.

Warming Up

Take sufficient time before each exercise session to warm up. Below are a selection of exercises. You should repeat each exercise two to three times.

Neck muscles

1. Turn your head slowly to the left and to the right. Repeat this movement four to five times.
2. Rotate your head slowly, first in one direction then in the other.

Arms and shoulders

1. Clasp your hands behind your back and pull them upwards slowly. If you bend your upper body forwards at the same time, all your muscles will be fully warmed up.
2. Rotate both shoulders forwards at the same time and change direction after one minute.
3. Pull your shoulders up to your ears and then let them drop again.
4. Circle your right and left arms alternately forwards and then, after one minute, backwards.

Important: don't forget to keep breathing steadily!

Leg muscles

1. Stand on one leg and lift your other leg, with the knee bent, approx. 20cm off the floor.
2. Rotate your raised foot first in one direction, then change direction after a few seconds.
3. Switch legs and repeat this exercise.
4. Lift one leg after the other and take a few steps on the spot. Make sure you only lift your legs to a height where you are still able to maintain your balance well.

Exercise Suggestions

Below are a selection of exercises.

Side stretch (Fig. A)

Stretch: lateral trunk

Starting position

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your right foot outwards at a 90° angle.
2. Position the product on the outside of your right foot.
3. Lean your torso to the right and put your right hand on the product.
4. Raise your left arm up. Both arms form a line. Look straight ahead.
5. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
6. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise.

Scales (Fig. B)

Muscles used: buttock and thigh

Starting position

1. Place the product on the floor in front of you.
2. Bend forwards and place your hands on the product.
3. Stretch your right leg out behind you. Make sure to keep your legs extended and straight.
4. Keep your back straight, elbows pointing outwards and bend your standing leg slightly.
5. Stay in this position for a moment.
6. Repeat the exercise 10 to 15 times in three sets and then switch sides.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise and keep your back straight.

Bridge (Fig. C)

Stretch: Leg, pelvis and lower back

Starting position

1. Lie on your back on an exercise mat with the product under your sacrum. Your arms are lying close to your body.
2. Your feet are on the floor with your knees bent.
3. Your upper body and thigh form a line.
4. Stay in this position for a moment.
5. Repeat the exercise 10 to 15 times in three sets.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise.

Hamstring stretch (Fig. D)

Stretch: hamstring and lower leg

Starting position

1. Kneel on an exercise mat and place the products in an upright position to your right and left.
2. Put your hands on the products and extend your left leg forwards.
3. Lower your pelvis towards the floor until you feel a stretch in your lower leg.
4. Keep your head as an extension of your spine and keep your shoulders down.
5. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
6. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise and keep your back straight.

Hamstring stretch (Fig. E)

Stretch: hamstring and lower leg

Starting position

1. Stand on an exercise mat with your legs wide apart in front of the product.
2. Bend forwards and place your hands next to the product.
3. Rest your head with your forehead on the product.
4. Your back stays straight, elbows pointing outwards and your legs are slightly bent.
5. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
6. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise.

Hamstring and calf stretch (Fig. F)

Stretch: hamstring and lower leg

Starting position

1. Stand on an exercise mat with your feet hip-width apart in front of the product.
2. Bend forwards and place your hands next to the product.
3. Rest your head with your forehead on the product.
4. Keep your back straight, elbows pointing outwards and bend your legs slightly.
5. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
6. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise.

Hamstring stretch (Fig. G)

Stretch: back of leg

Starting position

1. Sit on an exercise mat.
2. Bend your right leg and place the sole of your right foot on your left thigh.
3. Extend your left leg forwards. Make sure that your leg is not stretched out completely.
4. Place the product in front of your left leg and grasp it with both hands.
5. Keep your head as an extension of your spine and keep your shoulders down.
6. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
7. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise and keep your back straight.

Side stretch (Fig. H)

Stretch: lateral trunk and shoulder

Starting position

1. Get into a stepping position.
2. Position the product next to your left foot. Your toes are pointing forwards.
3. Lean your upper body forwards and place your right hand on the product.
4. Raise your left arm up. Both arms form a line. Look to the left.
5. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
6. Repeat this exercise three times per side.

Note: only stretch as far as is comfortable for you. Over time you will be able to go deeper into the stretch.

Important: maintain body tension during the exercise.

Storage, Cleaning

When not in use, always store the product clean and dry at room temperature. Clean only with water and wipe dry afterwards with a cloth. IMPORTANT! Never clean the product with harsh cleaning agents.

Disposal

Dispose of the product and packaging materials in accordance with current local regulations. Store the packaging materials (foil bags, for example) out of the reach of children. For further information about disposal of the product no longer needed, contact your local council. Dispose of the product and the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

The Recycling Code distinguishes different materials to be returned for recycling. The Code consists of the recycling symbol ♻️ for the recycling process and a number that identifies the material.

Notes on the Guarantee and Service Handling

The product was produced with great care and under continuous quality control. DELTA-SPORT HANDELSKONTOR GmbH gives private end customers a three-year guarantee on this product from the date of purchase (guarantee period) in accordance with the following provisions. The guarantee is only valid for material and manufacturing defects. The guarantee does not cover parts subject to normal wear and tear that are thus considered wear parts (e.g. batteries) or fragile parts such as switches, rechargeable batteries, or parts made of glass.

Claims under this guarantee are excluded if the product has been used incorrectly, improperly, or contrary to the intended purpose, or if the provisions in the instructions for use were not observed, unless the end customer proves that a material or manufacturing defect exists that was not caused by one of the aforementioned circumstances.

Claims under the guarantee can only be made within the guarantee period by presenting the original sales receipt. Please therefore keep the original sales receipt. The guarantee period is not extended by any repairs carried out under the guarantee, under statutory guarantees, or as a gesture of goodwill. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts.

If you wish to make a claim please first contact the service hotline mentioned below or contact us by e-mail. If there is a guarantee case, then the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge to you or the purchase price will be refunded, depending on our choice.

Your legal rights, in particular guarantee claims against the respective seller, are not limited by this guarantee.

IAN: 458865_2401

Service Great Britain

• Tel: 0800 404 7657
• E-Mail: deltasport@lidl.co.uk