options like large full-length mirrors (so skaters can analyze their foot- work), stride analysis lasers (that pro- vide reference marks to measure stride length) and front and rear training bars (to hold for support in the learn- ing stage). Typically, newer skaters work pri-
marily on technique while more ex- perienced athletes focus on stride mechanics and efficiency, developing speed and acceleration, and improving anaerobic conditioning and stick han- dling skills. Konecsni’s facility is seeing increas-
ing numbers of women use the skat- ing treadmill for conditioning. “It’s easier on the joints and spine than running because there’s no pounding,” he explains. “Our female clients, even if they’ve never put skates on before, love it because it’s an awesome glute and core workout.” For this group, in- structors incline the skating surface to increase the intensity and challenge. Hockey players typically focus on stride mechanics and use the treadmill in a flat position. Even elite athletes benefit from
treadmill training. “A lot of NHL play- ers need to improve their skating,” says Konecsni. “The game’s quicker today – it’s all about speed and explosiveness. Skating treadmill workouts help them become faster, more efficient and more powerful skaters.”
TRUE or FALSE?
If a skating treadmill is set to 25 mph, the skater is skating at 25 mph.
FALSE The skater is actu-
ally skating much faster. When a walking/running treadmill is set to 25 mph, the user’s foot strikes the belt, is pulled back and moves the legs at 25 mph. On a skating treadmill, the user needs to drive the foot and knee of the gliding leg for- ward and push outward with the striding leg to generate forward momentum.
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Boost Summer Revenues
“The kids’ hockey market, where parents spend lots of money, is a great market for fitness centres to target. The skating treadmill offers skating development and athletic conditioning for kids re- sulting in greater cash flow in the summer months. It also helps increases retention with the fitness centre’s existing members, the parents.”
Andre Leitert National Fitness Products of Canada
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Let your members make their workout work for breast cancer research.
When you purchase a pink treadmill, CYBEX will donate 10c/mile logged during the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
LEGACY FITNESS PRODUCTS
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