Over the past few years, a new tool is being increasingly used by ice hockey teams and serious players to improve their games. Proponents say that hockey treadmills provide training benefits that are available in no other way.Among the most important skills for a hockey player are skating ability, speed, agility and stamina. Hockey treadmills help develop these skills by improving stride mechanics, muscular coordination, and muscle strength.
The hockey treadmill "belt" is made of surface lubricated to closely resemble the feel of ice under the user's skates. The surface is a synthetic material often compared to the white cutting board in a kitchen. Skates make small marks in it, but, since it is also imbedded with lubricant, the marks are small. Instead of a single piece of belt stretched across two rollers, the hockey treadmill has slats attached to a mat surface, which is then pulled across the rollers. The surface has none of the ruts or cracks that can be found on real ice.
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The moving surface can be adjusted from flat to a fairly steep incline. The user can "skate" up to speeds approximating his maximum speed on ice. Consistent use can result in a player developing quicker turns, increasing his breakaway speed, and improving his conditioning. Proponents claim that working out on a hockey treadmill allows the trainee to safely go beyond what he can do on the ice. Since the skater can use his own skates, nospecial equipment is needed.
When the treadmill is combined with feedback from a mirror and the player's trainer, the player can develop the capacity to play more efficiently, and for longer periods, at full speed. Progress doesn't depend on the weather or rink availability.
Increasing the incline provides additional challenges. The computer forces the user to skate uphill at different speeds and different angles, developing agility and technique. Plus, the incline makes the workout much more strenuous, providing a forced workout that even a yelling coach can't compel.
Due to the high prices of hockey treadmills, it is mostly teams, clubs, and rinks that buy them. These entities then offer off-ice training programs where players can work on fundamentals, skating mechanics, acceleration, and endurance with a coach who can observe them closely. The skater can also work on his puck passing and stick handling skills, all while skating at full speed in one spot. Some of the more advanced training centers also offer video feedback on the treadmill sessions.
Hockey treadmills are available from several manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. Models vary significantly in features and price, but they all offer some variation on some standard features. Primary among these features are multiple stopping mechanisms, including an overhead safety system that will stop the treadmill immediately if a user falls. The bigger models are wide enough for the user to work on lateral skating movements, such as crossovers. Other options include stride analyzing lasers; stick handling platforms, and front and rear training bars allow players to work on both their forward and backward skating.
Black Friday Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill 2011 Deals
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Black Friday Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Feature
- In-home treadmill designed for fitness walking, 4 MPH maximum speed
- 1.5 HP motor for reliable performance; ground-level walking surface and wide side rails
- LCD displays time, distance, calories burned and speed for easy reference
- Folds for space-saving storage and moves easily on built-in wheels
- 350-Pound maximum user weight, 1-year warranty for frame and 5 years for motor
Black Friday Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Overview
The Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill is designed specifically for safety and a weight capacity of up to 350lbs. Its belt speed ranges from .4 to 4mph for easy and higher speed fitness walking. Extra long safety handles provide walking security and balance at any speed. The heavy duty steel frame is reinforced to provide low impact walking, but also stability. The Paradigm Fitness Walking Treadmill is ready to use out of the box with minimal assembly. The treadmill belt size is 16"x36" with extra wide side rails for easy on and off. A speed control button is located on the handle bar to make it very easy to raise and lower the speed of the treadmill belt. The warranty on the treadmill motor is 5 years and 1 year limited warranty on the frame. The treadmill will fold for storage and can move easily on transportation wheels. The computer with an LCD window features time, distance, calorie burn, and speed readouts. The Fitness Walking treadmill makes walking easy and fun and fitness experts say that a good brisk walking pace, can burn as many calories as running on a treadmill. The motor is a 1.5HP rated motor that is durable and reliable. The ground level walking surface makes for secure and easy on and off for older users who want to feel comfortable and safe on a treadmill.Black Friday Paradigm Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill Specifications
Stay on track for your exercise goals with the Paradigm Fitness walking treadmill, a lower-powered treadmill that's designed just for walking in the home--perfect for use during inclement weather or whenever you get a chance for an exercise break. It features an extra-wide belt that's designed for safe and effective fitness walking. The ground-level walking surface and wide side rails make it easy to get on and off the treadmill, while extra-long safety handles provide a convenient grip for enhanced security and balance. A speed control button is located on the handle bar to make it very easy to raise and lower the speed of the treadmill belt. |
- 1.5 HP motor for reliable performance
- 0.4 to 4 MPH speed is ideal for vigorous walking
- Heavy-duty frame is designed for extra weight support
- LCD displays time, distance, calories burned and speed for easy reference
- Extra-long safety handles enhance walking security and balance
- Ground-level walking surface and wide side rails allow easy mounting and dismounting
- Folds for space-saving storage and moves easily on built-in wheels
- Maximum weight capacity: 350 pounds
- Walking surface: 36 x 16 inches
- Dimensions: 47 x 29 x 51 inches (LxWxH)
- Weight: 110 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year frame; 5 years motor
About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.
From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.
While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
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