Swedish wall for children in an apartment - how to choose, install and use safely

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Every parent wants his child to grow up strong and healthy, making every possible effort for this, starting from the day of his birth and throughout his entire subsequent life, for children are always children for parents. In order for the child to be able to develop physically, there are many available ways: sports schools and sections, various equipment and sports equipment that can be used at home and outdoors. The Swedish wall for children in the apartment is sports complex for indoor use. How to choose and install it, as well as safely use it, - in today's review of the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial office.

Swedish wall for children in the apartment

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1 What is the Swedish wall
2 Types of wall bars for children
3 Manufacturing material and dimensions
4 How to choose a Swedish wall for a child
5 Wall and ceiling mounting methods
6 Complete set of wall bars for a teenage child
7 Complete set of wall bars for kids
8 Safe operation rules
9 Is it possible to do it yourself - general nuances of work
10 Review of popular models and their cost
11 Consumer reviews about children's Swedish walls
12 Swedish wall in the interior of the children's room
13 Video: do-it-yourself wall bars

What is the Swedish wall

The Swedish wall is a gymnastic apparatus used to conduct physical training by performing certain types of exercises, the type of which is determined by the presence of one or another structural element (horizontal bar, rings, bars, rope, etc.). The main element of the wall bars is a climbing structure, consisting of vertical stands with transverse rounded bars.

The advantages of this sports complex are:

versatility of use: you can work out the development of all muscle groups (when playing sports) and carry out rehabilitation measures in case of injuries or in the treatment of certain types of diseases;
small size allows you to place in an apartment, both in a separate and in children's room;
the variety of the availability of various structural elements (horizontal bar, rings, etc.) allows you to choose a complete set that interests a particular user.

The classic version of the Swedish wall, which in the past was equipped with all gyms of secondary schools

There are practically no drawbacks to this sports complex, because playing sports always only positively affect the health of people leading an active lifestyle.

This is especially important in adolescence and adolescence, when the child's body is actively developing. The only thing that should be paid attention to is the injury hazard of the sports equipment, as well as dissonance with the interior of the room, in which its installation is performed.

Types of wall bars for children

There are a large number of different Swedish walls, differing in design, materials used and location, and therefore, they can be classified as follows.

By location:

for home use;
for outdoor installation.

By design:

I-shaped - have in their design only a climbing projectile;
L-shaped - in addition to a climbing device, they are equipped with a horizontal bar placed in the upper part of the structure;
T-shaped - the ladder is located in the middle, at a certain distance from the supporting wall, and other sports equipment are placed on both sides of it;

T-shaped wooden structure

U-shaped - a multifunctional sports complex equipped with a large number of sports equipment;
"Corner" - suggests corner installation with the placement of various shells on perpendicularly located structural elements.

By installation method:

autonomous - separately located complexes, mounted to the elements of building structures;
combined - mounted on a bunk-type crib or "attic".

The materials used are wood or metal.

By mounting method:

wall- are mounted directly against the wall, to which the fastening is carried out;
spacer - a spigot is installed between the floor and the ceiling;
combined - both fasteners are present.

U-shaped structure made of wood

By the degree of transformation:

classic models - equipped with the necessary minimum of sports equipment;
transformable - assume the presence of various additional elements and the possibility of replacing them and increasing the number, in accordance with the arisen need.

By purpose and permissible load:

for children;
for adults;
universal use.

According to the number of available shells, which are the bars and an emphasis for the press, a horizontal bar and a trapezium, a handle and a rope, as well as rings, swings and other additional elements.

Manufacturing material and dimensions

As mentioned above, wood and metal are used in the manufacture of Swedish walls, less often - durable plastic, in the manufacture of models for young children. As a rule, wooden models are made from conifers (spruce, pine) trees or beech, which is due to the presence of one or another type of raw material at the place of production of this inventory and its availability.

U-shaped complex with a significant number of available shells, made of metal

The Swedish wall made of wood is pleasant to the touch and initially has an anti-slip effect, which reduces the risk of injury during use. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, moreover, its specific gravity is lower than that of metal, which causes a lower load on the elements of building structures created by the weight of the mounted sports complex. Wooden models fit organically into the interior of the room and can be made in the general style of its design.

The disadvantages of wooden Swedish walls for children can be considered the possibility of getting a splinter in case of poor-quality performance of individual elements of the product and a shorter service life than metal counterparts. Models made of metal are durable and reliable.Immunity to external influences of the environment allows the use of metal structures in the open air.

L-shaped model made of metal takes up little space and is quite functional

In addition, due to the fact that the metal has significant strength, in the manufacture of individual elements of the Swedish wall, the diameter of such structural parts is smaller than when using wood. This is especially important when the wall bar is intended for young children. The disadvantages of metal models include a high probability of injury due to the slippery surface of individual elements, as well as the "coldness" of the metal. The dimensions of the wall bars are limited by its location, as well as by the presence of various structural elements that expand its functionality.

However, the basic dimensions for this sports equipment exist:

the distance between the vertical posts (guides) should be 800–900 mm; in confined conditions this dimension can be reduced to 600 mm;
the distance between the beams, placed in the horizontal plane between the guides, should be 150 mm - for children's structures and 220-260 - when used by adults;

Design The corner takes up little space and fits comfortably into any interior

The Corner construction takes up little space and fits comfortably into any interior

the diameter of the crossbar on children's models should be 24-30 mm, depending on the age of the child and 40 mm for adults;
distance from the floor to the lower crossbar - 150–220 mm;
the number of crossbars on children's models is 10–15 pieces and up to 18 - on adult models.

All other dimensions, such as structure height and depth, may vary depending on the model and the number of projectiles available.

How to choose a Swedish wall for a child

When choosing such a sports facility intended for a child, the selection criteria will be the following indicators:

The material from which the Swedish wall is made - wood - is a "warmer" and environmentally friendly material, and metal is stronger and more durable.
Overall dimensions - should allow the product to be installed in the room chosen for this, while not violating the freedom of movement in it.

The ability to install additional elements significantly expands the capabilities of any model

The complete set of the model should ensure the fulfillment of the planned physical exercises and game activities.
The location of the fastening elements must correspond to the method of fastening to the elements of building structures (floor, walls, ceiling).

In addition, you should pay attention to the presence of anti-slip and soft elements located on the crossbars and additional structures (rings, beams, etc.), respectively, as well as the possibility of installing additional equipment and the quality of processing of wooden elements, if any.

Wall and ceiling mounting methods

The classic version of such a sports equipment assumes fastening to the wall, which is expressed in the name of this complex - "wall bars". This installation option involves drilling the building structures (walls) and installing expansion dowels or anchor bolts, depending on the wall material, with the subsequent fixing of the sports complex to them.

Corner sports complex made of metal, fixed to the wall

Spacer structures are distinguished by the simplicity of installation work and the ability to quickly reinstall to another location.

Important! When choosing a model, it must be remembered that spacer structures cannot be installed in rooms equipped with suspended and suspended ceilings.

The combined method of fastening is used on multifunctional models, when the classic element of the Swedish wall is mounted on the surface of the wall, and the additional ones are mounted between the floor and the ceiling.This installation option is not possible in all rooms, therefore, when choosing a specific model, you need to pay attention to this.

Complete set of wall bars for a teenage child

The composition of a sports complex intended for teenagers can include all the elements, as well as for adult users: a horizontal bar and parallel bars, a punching bag and a support for the press, as well as benches for the press and press.

Children's sports complex "Vertical-12.1" is equipped with a hinged horizontal bar

Complex with a horizontal bar.

The horizontal bar can be installed rigidly in the upper part of the wall bars or be removable. In this case, it can be a hinged version, when it is attached to the crossbeams, which is convenient, because the height of its installation from the floor level is easily changed. In addition, the fastening can be carried out rigidly in the previously prepared places of the structure, but it can be changed to the existing installation places. In this case, to reinstall the horizontal bar, you need a locksmith tool and a certain time to complete the work.

Sports wall with beams.

The bars in such sports complexes are crossbeams placed perpendicular to the wall surface and parallel to each other. The method of attachment to the wall bars can be different - rigid, hinged or folding.

Wall bars for wall bars, fixed to the wall surface

Swedish wall with pear.

The punching bag, although not the main attribute of sports complexes, nevertheless, working with it allows you to strengthen the muscles of the back and arms, and without it it is impossible to work out the correct setting of the blow, for adolescents engaged in boxing and fights without rules.

Other configurations.

As already mentioned above, in addition to the above-listed basic equipment, children's sports complexes can be equipped with benches for the press and press, a rope and rings, a basketball hoop and a rope ladder.

The complete set of each model is purely individual, so there is always an opportunity to choose exactly the model that the child needs at a certain period of his development.

Swedish wall reinforced with Fitness Pro Premium New with punching bag, bench for press and press, as well as rope and rope ladder

Reinforced Swedish wall "Fitness Pro Premium New" with punching bag, bench for press and press, as well as rope and rope ladder

Complete set of wall bars for kids

For preschoolers, the equipment of sports complexes looks somewhat different, because at this stage of development, the child is not yet engaged in strength exercises, but plays more. For this, the following elements and sports equipment are included in the sets of wall bars produced for babies:

a rope made in the form of a thick rope with a weight at the end;
gymnastic rings, placed on a strong rope suspension;
swing and rope ladder;
arm and trapezoid;
basketball backboard and ladder.

Important! When buying a wall bar for babies, you must remember that to reduce the possibility of injury, you must purchase mats that serve to protect the child in the event of a fall from a height.

The presence of a protective mat will reduce the risk of injury when exercising at the sports complex

Safe operation rules

When using any sports equipment or simulator, you should follow the Safety Rules in order to prevent injury and bruising. When practicing and training using the wall bars, especially for children, this is especially true.

Important! One of the ways to ensure the safe operation of the Swedish wall is to use it strictly for its intended purpose and to maintain cleanliness on its surface.

The general safety rules for such sports complexes when used by children can be formulated as follows:

you can not leave children of younger and preschool age unattended;
during exercise, you should provide insurance and support provided by adult family members;

Constant monitoring of the child while using the sports complex is the key to the safe operation of such facilities.

a prerequisite for ensuring safety when using the complex is the presence of protective mats or other products (soft rug, mattress, etc.), which reduce the threshold for injury in the event of a child falling;
when operating a sports complex, one must not forget about the load for which it is designed, because different models are produced with certain restrictions regarding the maximum permissible weight of the user using a particular sports equipment.

Important! To prevent injury, it is necessary to explain to the child what this or that action can lead to in the process of using the sports complex.

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Is it possible to do it yourself - general nuances of work

The Swedish wall is not a complex engineering structure, therefore, if you have free time and desire, you can make it yourself.

Sketch option with dimensions for self-production of the Swedish wall

However, when manufacturing, you should know some of the nuances of performing work, which can be formulated as follows:

Before starting manufacturing, it is necessary to draw up a drawing or sketch of the object under construction with the designation of all dimensions of the structure.
The dimensions of the structure must comply with the requirements for similar structures given above, as well as the dimensions of the room where the installation of the facility under construction is supposed to be.
Decide on the materials that are available or that need to be purchased.
Decide on the method of fixing the Swedish wall to the building structures.
Prepare the required tool.

Swedish wall CAROUSEL model Comet NEXT 3

Swedish wall "KARUSEL" model "Comet NEXT 3"

Review of popular models and their cost

After deciding to buy a sports complex for your child, you need to choose a company that manufactures such products and a trade organization that sells them. Currently, the sports equipment market offers a fairly wide range of models for children of different ages and adult users, differing in configuration, materials used in their manufacture, as well as sizes and costs. The most popular in the category for adolescents are the models shown in the following table.

Model	Type of material used	Maximum weight load, kg	Mount type	Average cost (as of April 2018), rubles
Karusel 2D.03.03	Classic, wood	120	To Wall	7500
DFC VT-7006	Classic, metal	120	To Wall	15900
Perfetto Sport Viva PS-104	Classic, wood	130	To Wall	10000
Midzumi niji kabe	Classic, metal	100	To Wall	6000
Kampfer Big Sport Ceiling	Classic, wood	120	Spacer	12000
Romana S1	Classic, metal	100	To Wall	5500
Kampfer helena maxi	Classic, wood	120	To Wall	15000
Romana Karusel S5	Classic, metal	100	To Wall	8700
Romana Kometa 2	Classic, metal	100	Spacer	7500
Romana Kometa Next 1	Classic, metal	100	To Wall	7000

There are also a lot of different models from different manufacturers in the category for young children, which allows you to choose a sports complex in accordance with its purpose and the financial capabilities of the user.

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Consumer reviews about children's Swedish walls

Due to the presence of the Internet, we often, before buying a particular technical device, piece of furniture or sports equipment, seek advice from completely strangers, but who already have experience in using these items and devices.Swedish walls are no exception, and here are some feedback from experienced users on the use of various models of sports complexes:

Feedback on the Karusel 2D.03.03 model:
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_3124692.html

And here's another review of the Karusel 2D.03.03 model:
Read more on otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_3900557.html

Feedback on the "Romana S1" model:
Read more on otzovik:https://otzovik.com/review_5103390.html

Another tip about the "Romana S1" model:
Read more on otzovik:https://otzovik.com/review_6194255.html

Feedback on the model "Romana Kometa 2":
Read more on otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_3810039.html

Another review of the "Romana Kometa 2" model:
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_3054196.html

Feedback on the model "Romana Kometa Next 1":
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_1359771.html

Another review about the model "Romana Kometa Next 1":
Read more on otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_4735439.html

Swedish wall in the interior of the children's room

At the end of the article, we decided to bring photo projects of various Swedish walls in the interior of an ordinary apartment. Perhaps you will find a suitable option for your family.