Force Treadmill System

Educational Resources:

• Click here to see the Woodway Force Treadmill in use. This session was filmed using the initial Force software via ‘Program Designer' function. Once this session has been completed it can be saved & recalled to run in the Force Pacer training function.
  
  
• Click here to view Prof Robert newton discussing the Force Treadmill System
  
  
• Physiological And Performance Test Correlates of Prolonged, High-Intensity, Intermittent Running Performance in Moderately Trained Women Team Sport Athletes
  
  
• Kick–off! A new study may change the way that Rugby League players train
  
  
• The effect of an 80-minute intermittent running protocol on hamstrings strength: Implications for the increased susceptibility to hamstrings injury - Abstract of NSCA Presentation USA Washington DC 13th – 15th July 2006
  
  
• Comparison Of Two Running Intensity Groups: Effects On Concentric And Eccentric Hamstrings Torque Following An 80-Minute Intermittent Running Protocol - Abstract of Presentation at European College of Sports Science Switzerland 5 th -8 th July 2006
  
  
• A comparison of different recovery practices during the half-time of a simulated team sport match on subsequent repeated sprint ability
  
  
• The Reliability of a Team Sport-Specific Running Protocol on a Non-Motorised Treadmill
  
  
• The effect of an 80-Minute Intermittent Running Protocol on Hamstrings Strength: Implications for the Increased Susceptibility to Hamstrings Injury
  
  
• Comparison of Two Running Intensity Groups: Effects On Concentric and Eccentric Hamstrings Torque Following an 80-Minute Intermittent Running Protocol
  
  
• A Comparison of Different Recovery Practices During The Half-Time of a Simulated Team Sport Match on Subsequent Repeated Sprint Ability
  
  
• The Reliability of a Team Sport-Specific Running Protocol on a Non-Motorised Treadmill
  
• Rob Newton - 4th ISN Conference
  
• Physiological and Performance Test Correlates of Prolonged, High-Intensity, Intermitent Running Performance in Moderately Trained Women Team Sport Athletes

The system is fully programmable and programs can be saved and recalled at will.  This permits development of very specific continuous and interval training protocols which mimic the target sport.  The Pacer function allows athletes and coaches to save a particular run and then call it up later to act as a pacer.  This means the athlete can "race" themselves, or at least their performance from say 6 months previously.

A tachometer mounted on the treadmill drum continuously records distance traveled.  From this continuous velocity time data is calculated.  A horizontally mounted force transducer permits measurement of propulsive force.  Combining distance, velocity and force data actual horizontal work done and power output are calculated.  Vertically mounted force transducers record the vertical force applied to the treadmill bed.

The Force models 3 and 4 contain a magnetic particle brake providing smooth resistance that the athlete works against.  This can be controlled from 0 to 57 kg (125lbs) by either adjusting the brake setting from the software interface or automatically changing according to your program designs. Program designer is used to specify an almost unlimited series of stages.  The duration, target speed, braking load, a visible prompt, and even a spoken command in the form of a sound file can be specified.

We would really appreciate you taking the Force Treadmill System Software for a test try out.   The full version of the software is available for free.

You will be able to install and run the software in a demonstration mode to see if the system meets your requirements.    Click here to view the on-line user guide.

Key Benefits

Program repeat sprint bouts with unparalleled accuracy and mimic the target sport

Pacer function allows motivational racing against past performances or other athletes

Comprehensive graphs and reports

Measurement of distance, velocity, horizontal and vertical force, work done and power output

Instant feedback for the athlete during training and testing

All test results can be imported into word processor or spreadsheet programs for professional reporting and collation of test results