Every lunch hour, she’d be there – walking, then running, forwards, sideways, backwards – strengthening her muscles and retraining her brain to work with her body. She joined LiquidGym and began walking on an underwater treadmill 5 days a week. Sylva was still limping, her right leg was still weak and she was swinging it to walk. Her progress was slow and frustrating all she wanted to do was don her runners and hit the road.įast forward to late 2015, when she discovered LiquidGym. An avid runner and yoga instructor, Sylva first had to relearn simple tasks like writing and walking. That’s what happened to LiquidGym member Sylva when, in 2013, she suffered a stroke that completely paralyzed the right side of her body. It’s that amazing feeling of “psychological well-being” you get during or after a run.1When a runner gets injured and can no longer run, they miss it. What’s a runner’s high? If you’re a runner, you know.
A run on the AlterG keeps you running injury-free. If you want to train 7 days a week on hard surfaces, you risk injuring yourself. Translate your training on the AlterG to outside, and you’ll be able to hit your speed more consistently on race day. Your legs can train at a faster pace while running at 80%-90% body weight and get used to moving that fast.
#No gravity treadmill full
And it’s much gentler on the joints when you unburden them from full body weight.Īnother benefit to AlterG training is on the conditioning side – you can increase your pace while reducing your body weight. As an alternative to a trail run, Patrick was running on the AlterG with only 70% of his body weight. That’s crucial as Nationals are only a few short months away. Why or what is a soft surface, you ask? Anything like a dirt trail, gravel or grass something not as hard as sidewalks or roads to minimize risk of injury while maintaining milage. That day, Patrick’s coach had advised him to get in a 40-minute run on a soft surface. Did I mention that LiquidGym has the only AlterG in Ottawa? That’s part of The LiquidGym Advantage. This is Patrick running on the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Patrick uses the LG facilities because they are a great training tool for conditioning and injury prevention. As in, he completed his first year as a U23 elite by finishing 10th at Nationals. Meet Patrick – he’s been a LiquidGym staffer for over 2 years.
*After-hours sessions may be booked pending availability and are subject to a $20 off-hours fee.I know what you’re thinking: “Why would I want to run indoors when it’s finally nice outside?!” Just hear me out and you’ll see how it will enhance your outdoor runs and races. Sankey have mapped out your recovery plan you can book additional AlterG runs whenever is convenient for you.* As you get comfortable with your staring “gravity level,” we will gradually increase your percent body weight until you can comfortably perform 100% weight bearing. Monthly Memberships are $125 (no limit on weekly usage).It might be recommended that you do some or all your runs for a certain time period on the AlterG. Given the all-clear, you will begin your first run on the treadmill. Sankey prior to running on the AlterG to ensure it’s the right thing for you. If you’re injured, it’s recommended that you meet with Dr. The pressurized chamber that surrounds your lower body gently unweights you by as much as 80% of your body weight.Įven with an injury running, hopping, shuffling, and simply walking can be done comfortably allowing you to return to your sport sooner than ever. By reducing impact forces the AlterG allows you to run normally without over-stressing your body. Cue cinematic music… until now!Īt TruMotion Therapy you can recover faster without losing fitness by using the AlterG Anti-Gravity treadmill. These injuries can be nagging, and taking time away from the activity you love may seem like the only way to truly get better. You may sprain an ankle going for a tennis ball or develop runners knee while training for a marathon. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are or how much you stretch, injuries can happen. Being active and participating in recreational activities is one of the best things you can do for your mind and body.
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