85-year-old invents “best exercise in the world”: the mega wave
- Aline Wobker
Aline Wobker
At 85, Kurt Krampfl is fitter than many younger people – thanks to an exercise he developed himself. His "mega wave" is designed to help relieve pain and maintain mobility into old age.
Longtime Passau sports instructor Kurt Krampfl is still in top shape at 85 – and, as he himself confidently says, this is thanks to his specially developed exercise: the "Megawave." As the " Passauer Neue Presse " reports, this method combines stretching, strengthening, and coordination and is intended to help maintain mobility and fitness even in old age.
Krampfl's "Mega Wave" consists of circular hip movements that can be performed at a table, kitchen counter, or sideboard. Around 20 rotations combine more than 300 individual exercises that activate the entire body—making it "the best exercise in the world," according to the retiree.
According to Krampfl, it is important that the head and hips are moved synchronously in order to specifically promote muscle tone and mobility – without exceeding the personal comfort zone.
Together with his wife Uschi, Krampfl has already published his method in two paperbacks with flipbook functions. A further developed edition will now follow, which will also be available in stores. The retiree 's goal is to motivate as many people as possible to exercise more: "Mobility is the most valuable part of our lives," he emphasizes.
Krampfl drew his motivation from his own experiences: After years of intensive sport, he began to experience health problems.
This led him to focus more intensively on his body – and ultimately to the development of the "megawave." To this day, he is a passionate tennis and golf player – and attributes his fitness to daily training with his method.
Not only do special methods like the "Megawave" help you stay fit into old age, but simple, everyday exercises can also make a decisive contribution to maintaining long-term health.
Regular exercise keeps your body and mind young – and it doesn't require expensive fitness programs. Experts recommend two simple exercises that can be done almost anywhere: burpees and jumping rope.
Both forms of training simultaneously increase strength and endurance and are considered effective anti-aging strategies. Those who regularly incorporate these exercises into their daily routine can reduce the risk of age-related diseases and significantly increase fitness.
- Maintain mobility: Regular exercise helps to maintain flexibility and makes everyday movements easier to master, even in old age.
- Strength and fall prevention: Strength training strengthens muscles and prevents falls and injuries – a crucial factor for independence in old age.
- Support your cardiovascular system: Endurance sports such as swimming, cycling or moderate jogging promote heart health and improve overall fitness.
- Stay mentally fit: Physical activity also stimulates blood flow to the brain and can help prevent dementia and cognitive decline.
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