It sounds like something out of a science fiction film but anti-gravity treadmills actually exist. They used compressed air in a sealed chamber to reduce a runners weight on a treadmill by up to 80%. This creates less impact when running which reduces stress on joints and bones...an important issue for those recovering from various injuries.
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From what I understand, there are a number of these machines in Ireland including the Mardyke Arena in Cork.
I used one of these to prepare for a marathon seven weeks after the cast came off for broken fifth metatarsal. It allowed me to run within eight minutes of my PB on the day. Couldn't recommend them highly enough if you are trying to recuperate, relatively speaking the cost is not overly expensive
ReplyDeleteany one know how much they cost
ReplyDeleteThey are quite expensive I think the combined cost of the two treadmills in the maradyke cost 100,000! They cost approx 1,300 per month to rent.
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