Rensky Wheel

The Rennes wheel is a modern gymnastic apparatus for active training of the vestibular apparatus. It is a closed, slightly convex wheel with a diameter of about 2 m, usually not exceeding 1.5 m in width and having a central axis 3-6 m long. It is made of zinc-coated steel or sheet iron. For precise centering along the central axis there is a guide, which is attached to the wheel wall (for example, using racks). A horizontal rotation shaft is attached to the strengthening frame so that the horizontal axis of the wheel coincides with its center. When fastening, the shafts must be parallel to each other; deviation from parallelism on the frame is not allowed.

There is also a lightweight version of the wheel wheel (“Olympus”), in which the wheel hub is mounted on the end of a horizontal shaft carrying the axis of rotation of the wheel, passing through the center of the rear hole. Instead of two front wheels R.K. may have telescopic stands with wheels in front of them. The ends of the racks are hinged to the fortification frame. This allows the stand to be lowered down from the stroller to the floor level, which allows the wheelchair user to enter the A.K.D.P. hall. On the RK, manufactured in France in 1960 for the IOC and DSO FIES, the front wheels have the ability to change the angle of their installation. The wheel axle passes through the rear hole. Competition wheels available.

Classes at R.K are conducted only with special training. First, the student must adapt to the unusual position on the apparatus and develop correct posture. Gradually, his attention is directed to maintaining the correct position of the head and relaxing the muscles. When the student has become accustomed to the correct rhythm, he is asked to perform special exercises for concentrating attention and breathing. This is followed by special training of the vestibular and coordination apparatus

The Rennes wheel is one of the most popular gymnastic equipment used for active training of the vestibular system. Its main difference from other mechanisms is that inside the wheel itself a turntable rotates at a certain frequency, on which the training athlete is placed. The rotational amplitude of the mechanism can vary over a fairly wide range and depends on the athlete’s level of training, due to which it is possible to conveniently select the required training mode. The use of this projectile significantly improves coordination of movements when performing exercises on sports equipment and allows you to increase speed and improve the quality of training for health and strengthening of the body.