{"id":9084226,"date":"2026-10-28T06:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/?page_id=9084226"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:07:26","slug":"turnringe-ratgeber","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/turnringe-ratgeber\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying and hanging gymnastic rings: material, straps and space"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ffm-ratgeber\">\n<style>\n.ffm-ratgeber{--ffm-accent:#1a1a1a;--ffm-line:#e4e4e1;--ffm-muted:#6b6b6b;--ffm-soft:#f7f7f5;--ffm-link:#0d5c3d;--ffm-link-soft:rgba(13,92,61,.3);--ffm-link-wash:rgba(13,92,61,.08);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px}\n.ffm-ratgeber *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ffm-ratgeber h1{font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 .9rem;font-weight:700}\n.ffm-ratgeber h2{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 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This guide helps you choose material, grip thickness and straps, using an actual wooden ring set from our shop and an honest check of your available space.<\/p><p class=\"ffm-byline\">From <strong>Dominic Bertschin<\/strong>, Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 As of 28.10.2026<\/p><div class=\"ffm-box\"><p class=\"ffm-box-label\">In short<\/p><p>For a dry training space, our CHF 35.\u2013 wooden rings are a simple option: two rings, two adjustable straps and a 32 mm grip. Buy them if you have a support suitable for ring training. Check usable strap length, clearance and the entire attachment system first. The shop\u2019s 200 kg figure does not certify your ceiling or pull-up bar.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ffm-choices ffm-choices-quad\"><a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"#material\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Wood or plastic?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"#griffe\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Understand grip thickness<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"#aufhaengen\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Check support and space<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"#set\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">View the wooden ring set<\/span><\/a><\/div><section id=\"material\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Wooden or plastic rings: where will you train?<\/h2><p>In a basement, training room or studio, hand feel matters. Wood has a different surface from smooth plastic; try the grip if possible. No material works equally well for every hand and moisture level. Our rings are wooden. Plastic is discussed as a construction type, not as a second available shop model.<\/p><p>Outdoor use requires an explicit suitability statement for the intended conditions, including straps and buckles. Plastic alone does not make a set weatherproof. Our wooden rings\u2019 product page does not specify suitability for permanent weather exposure. Plan dry storage and do not leave them in the rain. Do not train with wet or damaged rings or straps.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"griffe\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>32 mm grip thickness is different from 23.5 cm ring diameter<\/h2><p>Two separate dimensions matter. Grip thickness is the cross-section your hand wraps around: 32 mm on our wooden set. The separately listed ring diameter is 23.5 cm; that figure alone does not describe hand feel. Choose a thickness you can control rather than simply the largest ring.<\/p><p>During a grip test, check that you can hold the ring securely and that its surface is even and undamaged. Thicker does not automatically mean more comfort or better results. A hands-on check is especially useful for small hands or an unfamiliar grip. A load rating does not answer the fit question.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"gurte\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Choose straps by usable length, not just total length<\/h2><p>Each ring hangs from its own strap. Both must adjust to the same intended height on your support. Some strap length goes around the support and through the buckle, so total length is not the distance from support to ring. Measure support height and decide how low the rings need to sit for your intended exercises.<\/p><p>Our set includes two adjustable quick-release straps. The product page does not state exact strap length or usable adjustment range. If your ceiling is high or you need rings close to the floor, check these dimensions with us before ordering. Thread straps only as instructed for the specific buckle; there is no universal threading direction.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"aufhaengen\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Hang rings by checking the support first<\/h2><p>A suitable rig crossmember can carry two separate straps. A pull-up bar is not automatically approved for every pulling direction or added ring suspension. Check its instructions, mounting and intended use with rings. Hanging rings from a pressure-fit doorway bar or door anchor does not create an approved ring station.<\/p><p>For ceiling mounting, the bracket, fixings and building structure must all suit the intended training. Do not select anchors using only the ring set\u2019s kilogram figure. Have an unknown ceiling assessed by a qualified person. The wooden set\u2019s \u201c200 kg maximum\u201d is neither approval of your installation nor blanket permission for swinging, added weights or two users at once.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/pull-up-bar-guide\/\">Compare pull-up bar mounting options<\/a><\/section><section id=\"platz\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>How much space and ceiling height do rings need?<\/h2><p>No single ceiling height works for every ring exercise. Low support movements need different ring heights from a free hang. Your body needs room above the ring along the intended movement path; below it, feet and legs must either clear the floor or have deliberate ground contact. A compact stored set still requires a clear training area.<\/p><ol><li>Measure support height and intended ring height to determine required usable strap length.<\/li><li>Allow for the whole movement: head, elbows, feet and forward or backward lean need clearance.<\/li><li>Choose strap spacing for the approved setup and exercise; adjust both rings to equal height.<\/li><li>Before each use, inspect wood, straps, stitching, buckles and mounting. Apply load under control according to the instructions.<\/li><\/ol><p>Planning movement clearance does not test an unknown structure\u2019s load capacity. Ring rows and push-ups are mentioned here for space planning, not as a complete technique or training programme.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"set\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Our wooden ring set: what CHF 35.\u2013 includes<\/h2><div class=\"ffm-card\"><figure class=\"ffm-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/ringe2-20240926-141633-3-600x400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Two light wooden gymnastic rings with black straps\"><\/figure><div class=\"ffm-card-body\"><h3>Rings \/ gymnastic rings wood | incl. straps<\/h3><ul class=\"ffm-specs\"><li>CHF 35.\u2013 per set<\/li><li>32 mm grip width<\/li><li>23.5 cm ring diameter<\/li><li>2 rings + 2 straps<\/li><\/ul><p>The shop lists a 1.6 kg set weight and a 200 kg maximum load. Both straps are included; a structural ceiling bracket or rig is not. If you already have a suitable, approved support, additional accessories are not automatically required. Item F-29365.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/rings-gymnastic-rings-wood-incl-straps\/\" class=\"ffm-btn\">View wooden rings with straps<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3>Optional for an existing R-SERIES rig<\/h3><p>The R-SERIES A-Hanger costs CHF 95.\u2013 and, according to the shop, mounts at the top of an R-SERIES rig. Rings are a listed use. Depending on use, the rig also requires floor anchoring. Confirm the exact configuration and permitted loading before buying; this is not a universal ceiling bracket or confirmed fit for other racks.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/r-series-a-hanger\/\">Check the R-SERIES A-Hanger<\/a><p>The ring set and A-Hanger total CHF 130.\u2013 if the suitable rig is already in place. This does not automatically cover additional fixings or installation. Prices checked on 28.10.2026, including VAT and excluding delivery. Product data and photos come from our shop; this guide is not our own load test or tested product comparison.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"alternativen\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Rings, suspension trainer or parallettes?<\/h2><p>Rings suit you if you deliberately want two freely moving handles for bodyweight work and have suitable mounting. For a suspension trainer with a door anchor and the difference from TRX, use our existing trainer guide. For support work without hanging straps, compare parallettes instead. You do not need all three systems.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/sling-trainer-trx-guide\/\">Read the suspension trainer guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/parallettes-guide\/\">Read the parallettes guide<\/a><\/section><section class=\"ffm-section\"><p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p><h2>Gymnastic rings: key questions answered<\/h2><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How much do rings with straps cost?<\/summary><p>Our wooden set costs CHF 35.\u2013 including two rings and two adjustable straps. Structural mounting is not included. Price as of 28.10.2026, including VAT, excluding delivery.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How thick is the wooden ring grip?<\/summary><p>Grip thickness is 32 mm. The separately listed ring diameter is 23.5 cm. If possible, try the grip to check comfort and control.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How long do the straps need to be?<\/summary><p>Usable length must match support height, ring height and strap routing. Our product page does not state exact strap length. Check before ordering for a high ceiling or low exercises.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Can I hang rings from any pull-up bar?<\/summary><p>No. The bar, its mounting and intended pulling directions must be suitable and approved for ring use. The ring set\u2019s load figure does not approve the bar.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Are wooden rings suitable outdoors?<\/summary><p>Our wooden rings are not specified for permanent weather exposure. Plan dry storage and check approvals for rings, straps and buckles. Plastic material alone does not make a whole set weatherproof.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>What ceiling height do rings need?<\/summary><p>It depends on exercise, body size, support and usable strap length. Plan the whole movement above, below and beside the rings. One fixed minimum for every exercise would be misleading.<\/p><\/details><\/section><div class=\"ffm-cta\"><h2>Will the wooden ring set fit your training space?<\/h2><p>If support and strap range fit, CHF 35.\u2013 buys a complete pair with straps. Unsure about dimensions? Send support height and intended ring height. We can clarify product data; the building structure\u2019s capacity needs assessment on site.<\/p><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/rings-gymnastic-rings-wood-incl-straps\/\" class=\"ffm-btn ffm-btn-primary\">View the CHF 35.\u2013 rings<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"ffm-btn\">Ask us about straps and the set<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ffm-author\"><p class=\"ffm-box-label\">About the author<\/p><p>Dominic Bertschin is Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt in Liestal. He reads what customers ask and report back after their purchase every day, and writes the guide articles just the way he would have liked to read them himself before placing an order.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Ratgeber Turnringe kaufen und aufh\u00e4ngen: Material, Gurte und Platzbedarf Turnringe brauchen wenig Stauraum, beim Training aber einen passenden Aufh\u00e4ngepunkt und freien Bewegungsraum. Dieser Turnringe-Ratgeber hilft dir, Material, Griffst\u00e4rke und Gurte zu w\u00e4hlen \u2013 mit einem konkreten Holzring-Set aus unserem Shop und einer ehrlichen Pr\u00fcfung, ob es zu deinem Platz passt. 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