Boost Micro Gravity Treadmill
RETURN TO RUNNING AND TRAIN SMART WITH THE BOOST MICRO-GRAVITY TREADMILL
Defy gravity. Experience the sensation of “running on a cloud” as you run at a percentage of your body weight to decrease training stress on your body caused by pounding on pavement or training at high intensity under full body weight.
How does it work?
Boost microgravity treadmill (or anti-gravity treadmill) allows you to run or walk on a Woodway treadmill from 100% to as low as 20% of your bodyweight, in 1% increments. This reduction in effective body weight is achieved by creating a higher pressure around the your lower body. Because this pressure is greater than the pressure outside the enclosure, it creates a lifting force which counteracts gravity. The lifting force is dispersed across your entire lower body, which makes it incredibly comfortable. This gives you a sense of walking or running in a totally normal way, while at the same time feeling incredibly fast, strong, and pain-free. The treadmill allows you to reach the anaerobic intensity of a workout while decreasing the impact and stress on your body.
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Benefits of Microgravity Treadmills
Injury Rehab
Microgravity technology is useful across a spectrum of injuries, from post-surgical repair to stress fractures or lumbar disc herniation. Traditional recommendations of non-weight bearing time can mean loss of muscle mass, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and an increase in joint stiffness. Microgravity training can help combat all of these without compromising the risk of re-injury.
- Walk and run sooner in the recovery process
- Safe environment to heal, rehabilitate and gain fitness
- Preserve muscle mass and aerobic fitness
- Regain confidence and boost mental health
Return to Running
Microgravity training can provide a smooth, progressive, and confidence-building experience for runners looking to return to their craft post injury or layoff. Unlike traditional cross training methods, microgravity training provides running-specific movement patterns, progressive weight bearing, and a smooth transition back to the track, roads, or trails.
- Build mileage and fitness without the impact
- De-load easy days or long runs to recover faster
- Safely build up to overground or full weight running
Performance Training
Microgravity training can maximize performance through efficient and effective training techniques. Elite athletes in a variety of sports from football to golf use microgravity for speed work, HIIT sessions, overspeed training and enhancing cardiovascular fitness.
- Speed training up to 18mph in a safe environment
- Increase intensity without the increased injury risk
- Pair with altitude training for increased cardio benefit
Chronic Conditions
Joint pain, limited range of motion and fatigue are just a few of the symptoms that can make it difficult for those suffering from arthritis to meet physical activity recommendations. Ironically, however, exercise is a crucial factor in alleviating those same symptoms. So, the key is to find a way to exercise without pain. With the Boost technology, those with arthritis or other chronic conditions have the opportunity to exercise and increase cardio fitness without pain by reducing impact on joints.
In addition, the prevalence of osteoporosis and its direct correlation to stress/exercise-related injuries presents a need for the Boost unweighting technology as well. By once again reducing impact on bones, those with osteoporosis can exercise without the risk of stress fractures that could arise from walking or running at full weight capacity.
Aging
As coordination and balance decline with age, exercise becomes increasingly difficult and injuries more likely. However, the benefits listed above highlight the sheer importance of exercise in older adults. This presents yet another gap that can be filled by the Boost technology. With the Boost shorts being zipped into the machine itself, it provides a safe support system where the individual can focus on exercising without worrying about falling and injuring themselves.
Boost Treadmill Pricing
| Service | Regular Rate | Patient Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Session | $25 | $10 | 30’ sessions |
| 5 Session Pass | $99 | $40 | 30’ sessions |
| 10 Session Pass | $189 | $75 | 30’ sessions |
| Lifestyle | $99/month | $99/month | includes up to 3 sessions per week, max session length = 60 minutes |
| Performance Membership | $199/month | $199/month | unlimited sessions per week. max session length = 120 minutes |
