Maximise Your Exercise Benefits
The pyramid contours stimulate your skin and muscles via passive ischaemic pressure (acupressure), much like getting a massage for the "knots" in your muscles. The stimulation of your muscles triggers cells called "muscle spindles" which are mechanoreceptors in that tell your brain how much tension is running through the muscle tissue.
The brain and central nervous system then reacts to the stimulus of the acupressure by telling the muscle fibres to reduce the tension, which increases circulation of blood via reactive hyperaemia, where the muscle cells uptake calcium to reset them into a "relaxed and ready" state.
By improving muscle tone there is a more efficient "muscle-pump" activity, where the contraction and relaxation of muscles pumps venous blood and lymphatic fluid around the body.
If there is too much tension in the muscles and connective tissues there will be a reduced ability to circulate blood and lymph (via the contraction and relaxation of the muscle).
Proprioceptive feedback is also maximised for barefoot training such as yoga, pilates, weight training and any other mat-based exercise via the active base of support created by the contoured surface.
In cases of injury or pain, the Acumat® can be used with the pyramids facing downwards to reduce biomechanical pressure on inflamed/sensitive/injured areas.
Sleeping on the Run
Used in either direction, the contoured surface of the Acumat® minimises conductive heat loss by decreasing the total surface area in contact with cold or uneven ground, providing greater warmth & comfort.
The distortion of the pyramid contours reduces biomechanical pressure on the body - creating a more comfortable surface for rest or action. Airflow beneath the contours helps to prevent condensation.
Health in the Workplace
The Acumat® also functions as an anti-fatigue mat that reduces biomechanical pressure on joints.
Used with the contours upwards creates a non-slip surface for wet areas such as kitchens, swimming pools, bathrooms etc.
With the contours downwards provides a low impact surface with an active base of support for the user. It can be used while standing, kneeling or laying down.
The active base of support keeps the muscles working to pump venous blood and lymphatic fluid towards the thoracic cage (chest), reducing tension and improving energy levels. It's ideal for tradesmen, lab technicians, retail workers or anyone in a sedentary occupation.
The Acumat® uses a closed cell structure that is durable, lightweight and easy to clean, which helps to prevent lifting hazards when moving or cleaning anti-fatigue matting.
