Sports equipment—products that support physical activity

Exercise requires motivation—and good equipment. The sports category covers products that support physical activity: functional, well-designed, and often surprisingly innovative.

Equipment for sporting activities—all articles on fitness and sports products

Disinfection products for sportswear and wetsuits - Ecocarex

Ecocarex offers sustainable solutions for the cleaning and care of sports equipment, shoes, climbing gear and pet accessories. The products are characterized by environmentally fri... Disinfection products for sportswear and wetsuits - Ecocarex


Mountain sports shoes - LOWA

LOWA, a traditional company from Jetzendorf in Bavaria, has specialized in the manufacture of high-quality outdoor footwear since 1923. The company offers a wide range of products,... Mountain sports shoes - LOWA


Functional underwear- ACLIMA

Aclima is a Norwegian family business that has been producing high-quality wool clothing for outdoor enthusiasts since 1939. The products are characterized by the use of merino woo... Functional underwear- ACLIMA


E-fin or wingfoiling? Funsport products from F2

F2 is a leading manufacturer of surf, windsurf and SUP boards as well as e-mobility and ski equipment. For over 40 years, the company has stood for quality and innovation in the de... E-fin or wingfoiling? Funsport products from F2


NOMEN: Foldable cleat

NOMEN offers a folding cleat with different variants that also provide more safety on deck. At Messe.TV you can see some models that have added value, especially for sailors! The o... Foldable Cleat


Imtech: iMatJet poolchair

A pool chair is a cozy thing - but moving forward is rather difficult. Not so with the iMatJet from Imtech, because it has an electric drive. At Messe.TV we show you the pool chai... Motor Pool Chair


Bavaria Yachts: Sailing yacht C42 series

The C42 sailing yacht from Bavaria Yachts is a sailing yacht that has no need to shy away from any competition in its price class. On Messe.TV we show you the world premiere of the... Sailing Yacht C42 Series


Adidas Terrex - White trail running shoes

White shoes for trail running? What was Adidas thinking? At first glance, you really wonder how they came up with the idea of designing sports shoes for outdoor running in white. M... Adidas Terrex - White trail running shoes


Skylotec Rider 3.0 - via ferrata set

If you're on a via ferrata, you want to be well secured. Skylotec is presenting the Rider 3.0 via ferrata set at the 2017 Outdoor trade fair, making it the Gold Winner of the Indus... Skylotec Rider 3.0 - via ferrata set


K2 Snowboards – ISPO 2017

We visit K2 Boards to find out about the season's new products. Bastian Schmude introduces us to the Simple Pleasures snowboard. This makes the heart of our presenter, who is a boa... K2 Snowboards


Jack Wolfskin - Winter sports and outdoor fashion

The fitness program, i.e. the classic workout, is no longer completed indoors, the trend is clearly leading us outside into nature and the fresh air. And according to this sports t... Jack Wolfskin - Winter sports and outdoor fashion


Good Boards & Schi

At Good Boards & Good Schi we find snowboards and skis with a great design - handmade in Europe. There was also an award for the design. The founder is particularly pleased because... Good Boards & Schi


GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY – ISPO 2017

Who hasn't experienced it when running or cycling - suddenly it rains. Gore Tex has now developed Shakedry, a fabric that promises great things: simply shake off the rain. Such tex... GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY – ISPO 2017


Polar sport- and smartwatch M600

Sports watches and smartwatches are also a big topic at Ispo. Managing Director Thomas Seifert introduces us to the M600, a watch that is both a sports watch and a smartwatch. Runn... Polar sport- and smartwatch M600


Kettler Home sports equipment - Kett Maps

Cycling in your living room. This was already possible to some extent with the home sports equipment from Kettler. But now you can do it even more authentically with Kett Maps. On ... Kettler Home sports equipment - Kett Maps


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Sport as part of an active lifestyle

Today, sport is less tied to fixed locations or times than it used to be. Physical activity takes place in everyday life, at home, outdoors, or on the go. The decisive factor is not peak athletic performance, but the regularity of exercise and individual motivation. The entries in this category take up this approach and show how sport can be integrated into different life situations – from short workouts in between to targeted sessions with clear goals.

Products to support training and exercise

Today, sports products do much more than just support athletic performance. They help to improve movement sequences, reduce strain, and make training sessions more efficient. The spectrum ranges from simple aids to technically sophisticated solutions. The focus is on products that can be used sensibly and offer practical benefits – regardless of whether they are designed for beginners, ambitious recreational athletes, or regular users.

Innovations and new approaches in the field of sports

The field of sports is characterized by continuous development. Materials are becoming lighter and more durable, designs more functional, and systems increasingly networked. Many products today combine mechanical, digital, and ergonomic aspects. The content shows which innovations prove themselves in everyday life, which concepts are behind them, and how new solutions can support sporting activities without unnecessarily complicating them.

Motivation, routine, and long-term use

A central theme in sports is the question of motivation. Products can help to establish routines or make exercise more attractive. However, it is crucial that they are suitable for personal use and can be used in the long term. The articles classify which factors play a role in this and how sports products can be used sensibly to integrate exercise into everyday life on a permanent basis.

Sports products for different forms of training

Sports activities are diverse, and the requirements for products that support exercise are correspondingly varied. Depending on the training goal, the focus is on endurance, strength, coordination, or flexibility. Good sports products are designed to meet these requirements and can be used flexibly—at home, in the gym, or on the go. Typical areas of application covered in the articles include:

  • Fitness and strength training for targeted exercise of individual muscle groups
  • Endurance-oriented activities with a focus on fitness and the cardiovascular system
  • Coordination and balance training to improve movement sequences
  • Mobility and regeneration units to support recovery
This overview shows how broad the spectrum of athletic use is and in which contexts products can be used effectively.