Low Impact Exercise Fitness Equipment –AlterG vs the GlideTrak
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
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