Just a few days ago DailyNews published an article
about a very interesting piece of fitness equipment, called AlterG.
Developed at NASA Ames Research Center more than a decade ago for
exercising in space, this treadmill has seen more athletes than
astronauts lately. What makes it a great training device for athletes
is the fact that it reduces the force of gravity on your legs. This
way, injured athletes can train on it and stay in shape while
recovering from injuries. At the same time, due to its anti-gravity
properties, it is great as a cross-trainer, that helps reduce the
impact of running on injured muscles and tendons.
How does AlterG work?
The AlterG treadmill creates a seal around the
user’s waist and then inflates to create a pressurized environment that
can take away up to 80% of the user’s body weight, lessening the
pounding to the joints.
Is AlterG unlike anything else on
the market?
I enjoyed reading the DailyNews article about this
interesting device, the history of its creation and its success with
various sports teams, and I cannot but agree with all the benefits of
low-impact exercise. One thing I would have to argue about though is
the statement that the AlterG is “the only machine of its kind on the
market.” The GlideTrak is another new revolutionary low-impact trainer
that brings the same exercise benefits as the AlterG, but at a much
more affordable cost.
AlterG & GlideTrak/
GlideCycle –similar benefits
Just like the AlterG, the GlideTrak facilitates a
movement that’s like a walk on the moon. And it also comes in a
GlideCycle form, which gives you the ability to experience the same
great feeling while enjoying the outdoors. The GlideTrak’s/
GlideCycle’s virtual zero impact running allows athletes to maintain
cardio/aerobic fitness levels while recovering from injuries. The
GlideTrak/ GlideCycle also provides excellent cross training, balancing
the body and preventing hamstring injuries. The use of these trainers
can extend an athlete’s career by reducing the wear and tear of
conditioning while keeping him or her physically fit. They are ideal
for performance enhancement, especially in running athletes, for
improving and maximizing stride length, for power and speed training,
and for a comfortable mode of difficult-to-achieve conditioning for
larger athletes.
As you can see, these products are very much
similar in the type of exercise they provide and they offer quite the
same benefits.
And now comes the big difference:
The prices for AlterG
run from USD $24,000 to $75,000 or leases
for about $500 a month.
The price for the GlideTrak is USD
$2,449 and only $1,649 for the GlideCycle.
To see a side-by-side comparison of
the AlterG, GlideTrak and GlideCycle click here
For more information on the GlideTrak or the
GlideCycle please visit GlideCycle.com
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/equipment-articles/
low-impact-exercise-fitness-equipment-alterg-vs-the-glidetrak
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