Human Scale:
5. Fitness in the Bathroom

03/25

For many people today, maintaining and training fitness is part of their everyday routine - almost like personal hygiene.

This attitude stems partly from a desire for physical exercise and mental fitness, and partly from the conviction that personal health is one's own responsibility and can be influenced by physical and mental activity as well as diet. So what could be more natural than to do your personal fitness training in the place where you retreat anyway, to look after yourself - your body and your mental balance - and to complement your training with a shower and a cleansing ritual. However, there must always be enough space for exercise and an exercise ball, yoga cushion, spinning bike, exercise bike or balance board - otherwise you will have to move to the bedroom or living room. A cosy atmosphere is conducive to fitness activities. Towels are available for the workout and a shower or whirlpool tub promises regeneration after training. The water in the Kneipp bath revitalises and refreshes. The bathroom thus becomes a place for fitness and relaxation, where sport and wellness merge in perfect harmony

Activity	Realisation	Bathroom planning
Active regeneration, relax muscles	Bathtub, rain shower	Steam bath, infrared cabin; compensate for humidity (ventilation, material) On trend: ice bathing
Drink water	Water system with assured drinking water quality; water filter system	Fitting for filtered water Combined sparkling water systems possible at the washbasin
Kneipp therapy (Kneipp alternating baths)	Treading water: Bathtub or Kneipp bucket / footbath (cold+ warm); shower with Kneipp hose to rinse the feet; footbath / Kneipp bucket	Treading water in the bathtub only recommended with a handle/bar (safety); Two separate bathtubs can be used in a variety of ways (e.g. for bathing as a couple) Principle of two "communicating bathtubs" presented for the first time by Patricia Urquiola
Gymnastics & Stretching, Workout	Exercise area, Theraband, balance board, etc.	Underfloor heating useful, gym mat, hooks and storage space A tidy appearance is motivating
Yoga exercises, Pilates, etc.	Movement area	Underfloor heating useful, yoga mat, possibly cupboard for accessories Bathroom design: Zen and Asian design elements; possibly monitor for app
Ergometer training (spinning etc.)	Space for spinning bike, rowing machine, etc.	Floor protection mat, fixed location or flexible use Provide a view of the greenery or monitor
Strength exercises, push-ups, etc.	Movement area	Possibly cabinet for accessories
Meditation, relaxation exercise	Small movement area	Create a favourite place, storage space for accessories Bathroom design: minimalist; possibly music system
Field circle , Tai Chi or similar.	Generous movement area	Underfloor heating useful, yoga mat
Eat fruit		Fruit as a decorative element (fruit bowl etc.) without preparation options For reasons of hygiene, you shouldn't actually eat in the bathroom
Medical applications	(Massage) table, chair, washbasin	Kneipp hose, alternating arm baths at the washbasin, inhaler or other medical aids (provide storage space) Water is considered a cure for many diseases
Stretching	Everywhere	Wall bars, free-standing pole bar
Perform push-ups	Movement areas	Underfloor heating makes sense, sports mat Who likes it 😉