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| May 14, 2012 | Illinois Senator Mark Kirk Fighting Back From Stroke - NBC Nightly News Feature Senator Mark Kirk rehabilitating with the Woodway Loko System at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. We wish him the very best on his journey to recovery. | ||||||
| May 7, 2012 | Gear: Cardio exercise machines add fun features
Time does not pass quickly when you're going nowhere fast. Suddenly, however, a new crop of stationary cardio exercise machines has livened up the indoor workout world, adding everything from Internet compatibility to ecology aids to creative new movement patterns. Here's some innovative aerobic body blasters worth working up a sweat for. | ||||||
| May 1, 2012 | Mayo Clinic team to explore body's limits in lab on Mount Everest
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| April 27, 2012 | 14 NFL 1st Round Picks Trained on Woodway Treadmills at Athletes' Performance The first four athletes selected in the NFL Draft and fourteen of the top 32 trained at an Athletes' Performance facility, utilizing a variety of Woodway treadmills to improve speed and power.
Pictured: Second overall pick, Robert Griffin III training on the Woodway Curve at Athletes' Performance. Video: Third overall pick Trent Richardson spotlight featuring Woodway Curve at Athletes' Performance. | ||||||
| April 5, 2012 | World Record Attempts at BostonBefore a step is run on the streets between Hopkinton and Boston on April 16, two world records may have fallen already in Boston. | ||||||
| March 1, 2012 | Put The Fun Back Into Cardio t’s time to get the obesity epidemic running for the door. At least that’s one way clubs can assist in the fight, and help members drop extra pounds — get the member running, walking, climbing or just moving. Cardio equipment can do all of this for your members. We took time to interview some clubs we thought were combining technology, entertainment and fitness to make cardio, not only more appealing, but most importantly — fun to members. Arliss Fernandez of Fitness Factory Health Club discusses adding the Woodway Curve to their facility: The Woodway Curve is one piece of equipment that has allowed him to gain an edge and provide for his members. A self-propelled treadmill, the Woodway Curve burns up to 30 percent more calories than a normal treadmill due to the fact that “instead of the member keeping up with the treadmill, the treadmill keeps up with the member,” said Arliss Fernandez, the manager of the Fitness Factory Health Club, Edgewater, N.J location. “The Woodway Curve is great for long distance runners since the treadmill reacts to the runner’s speed. It’s one constant flow where the runner can run inclines, declines or one flat surface. If the runner slows down, the treadmill slows down, if the runner speeds up, then the treadmill speeds up, all at the runners pace. When you are on a traditional treadmill, you are always ‘catching up’ with the treadmill, almost always catching your bearing. With the Woodway, it’s as simple as getting on and running.” Read the entire article at clubsolutionsmagazine.com | ||||||
| Feb 28, 2012 | Coming Soon! Woodway Debuts all new treadmill at IHRSA 2012! | ||||||
| Feb 15, 2012 | New EcoMill Video - How To Use The EcoMill Manual Treadmill | ||||||
| Feb 14, 2012 | New Curve Video - How to Use the Curve Manual Treadmill | ||||||
| Feb 13, 2012 | Behind The Scenes Video of Woodway's 2012 Photoshoot | ||||||
| Jan 25, 2012 | Kourtney and Kim Take New York - Training at Barry's Boot Camp With the Desmo Treadmills Since 1998, Barry’s Bootcamp has been delivering “The Best Workout in the World” to a legendary following, including many celebrities. Our no-nonsense, results driven reputation may intimidate some newcomers, but they quickly discover that Barry’s Bootcamp delivers an affordable, efficient and fun workout in a night club party environment that is nothing like the cliché boot camps found in every town. Come find out why Barry’s Bootcamp has been voted “The Best Celebrity Workout” by ALLURE, LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE and many others. You will burn 1000 calories in one hour and, most importantly, see and feel results right away! | ||||||
| Jan 23, 2012 | New Curve Training Videos Woodway has been working with the performance training specialists at Athletes' Performance to create a video series that details the many rehabilitation and performance training applications of the Curve treadmill. Visit our Curve Training Videos page to view them all. | ||||||
| Dec 21, 2011 | Is your commercial facility taking advantage of sports performance training with youth athletes? Youth Performance Training Offers Revenue Possibilities for Health Club OperatorsEven though obesity numbers in children—20 percent of 6- to 11-year-olds are obese while 18 percent of 12- to 19-year-olds are obese—would indicate a revenue opportunity in serving this market, some club operators are experiencing revenue growth by catering to a different segment of America’s youth. In sharp contrast to the stereotypical image of today’s children as video-game-playing couch potatoes, millions of kids regularly compete in a more active way, through school athletics. Sports participation for the 2010-2011 school year reached a record-breaking total of 7.7 million participants, according to figures from the 50 state high school athletic/activity associations, plus the District of Columbia, that are members of the National Federation of State High Schools. Read entire article in Club Industry Magazine | ||||||
| Nov 7, 2011 | Barry's Boot Camp Featured on ABC News
Barry's Boot Camp is making a big impression on those looking to get a total body cardio and strength workout of up to 1,000 calories in only an hour. They utilize Desmo treadmills to provide a great training tool for everyone from the average joe to Hollywood Stars. Take a look at this video to see what it is all about. Watch Video on ABC News | ||||||
| Oct 25, 2011 | Human-Powered Gyms: For Your Health and the Earth's
As we desperately search for alternative energy resources, one market has managed to capitalize on perhaps the most available and efficient source of energy around—humans.
Sustainable gyms have already appeared in Hong Kong, Australia and Oregon—and are spreading to Europe and other parts of the world. Using generators connected to exercise bikes and treadmills, the gyms are able to power themselves by harnessing energy from their members’ workouts.
Read entire article on ecohearth.com | ||||||
| Sept 29, 2011 | Like Barefoot, Only Better?
Barefoot-style and minimalist shoes are one of the hottest trends to sweep the footwear category since Nike Waffle Trainer running shoes and Crocs. In fact, according to OIA Vantage Point and Leisure Trends, these types of shoes have continued to enjoy double-digit sales growth since the start of 2010 and have outsold nearly every other type of shoe during that time.
One of the shoes that has led the surge in popularity is the Vibram FiveFingers, a quirky-looking sock-style shoe with separate compartments for each toe. These shoes are designed to combine the feel of being barefoot with the abrasion protection of wearing a shoe. Many adherents also believe these shoes improve proprioception, balance and foot strength. You’ve no doubt seen people wearing these types of shoes to work out in the gym, for fitness walking, yoga, water sports and, one of the most controversial uses, running.
Read entire article on ACE.com | ||||||
| July 29, 2011 | Men's Health - Does Running Surface Matter?
There was a lot of buzz surrounding this questioning the benefit of running on soft surfaces. There isn’t any evidence suggesting that softer surfaces are better, and there’s no real reason to choose softer ground, the piece claims. Skeptical, we combed the research ourselves. Multiple studies have shown less displacement of the ankle, knees, and hips when landing on a soft surface, in comparison to a stiff one. One University of California study shows that a softer surface increases leg stiffness by 29 percent, which may reduce the stress on the legs. But as the New York Times notes, there’s little direct research on injury rates because it’s difficult to recruit large numbers of people willing to run on one surface for an extended period of time. Still, there’s a flaw in the Times article—it uses one person’s injury on irregular ground as a reason to bash soft surfaces overall. Here’s what they’re missing: A forested path with rocks, sticks, and slippery leaves is a much different surface than an even, flat, packed dirt trail. Likewise, the sand near the ocean is flat and smooth; the sand farther from the water is more irregular. “Running on irregular surfaces has obvious dangers,” says Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., professor of movement science and the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. “But there’s reason to believe that running on soft surfaces is easier on the lower body.” Ferris recommends soft surfaces because it puts less strain on your joints. “The leg becomes straighter to compensate for the forgiving surface,” says Ferris. A study published in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics found that gymnasts bend their knees more when landing on stiffer mats. When you land on hard ground, your legs bend because the surface doesn’t give. “A softer surface adds less force to your muscles and joints.” Sure, it’s just a theory, but it makes sense. “It’s the same reason squats are harder on your knees than standing straight,” says Ferris. Picture a vertical line connecting your hip and your foot. The farther your knee strays from this line, the more pressure is put on your joints. That said, Ferris recommends different surfaces for different goals. After all, you don’t want to train for a marathon on the treadmill! (Running 26.2 miles indoors is what we call mental anguish.) If you’re trying to lose weight Choose a super-soft surface, like sand, which will burn more calories because it takes more effort to keep moving. It’s also better for your joints—especially if you’re heavier, which creates even more stress. If you’re a sprinter If you’re going for speed, you want hard surfaces because you’ll bounce off the ground quicker—a cushy surface means you’ll sink slightly, adding more time to your run. But keep in mind: This will theoretically be harder on your joints. “Sprinting requires more pounding, so if you’re not trying to win a race and you’re just sprinting for fitness, run on a track,” says Ferris. If you’re training for a marathon The concept is simple: Run on surfaces that resemble race day so that you’re prepared. But if you feel especially sore, switch to a track for the next run to give your muscles a break. If you start to feel sore in the middle of a long run, switch to the grass, as long as the surface is even and dry, says Ferris. View the article at Men's Health Online | ||||||
| June 28, 2011 | Strength Coach TV Facility Tour of Peak Performance NYC
Joe Dowdell gives host Anthony Renna a tour of Peak Performance in New York City. Located on the 8th floor in downtown Manhattan, Peak is a very successful facility that has been voted one of the Top Ten Gyms in America by Men's Health for 2 years in a row. Peak clients range from MMA athletes to top fencers to models and moms.
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| June 14, 2011 | WOODWAY Releases CURVE 3.0 Model
Now coaches, trainers and researchers can create custom programming and protocols while training track valuable data. The CURVE software 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.
Trial endpoints can be set for time, distance, speed or work. For example, a target distance of 100 meters can be set and then the athlete sprints over this distance and the data collection will finish at the 100 meter mark. Both Metric and English units of measurement are provided.
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| June 6, 2011 | Fitness Center in St. Louis Attributes Membership Gains to Addition of CURVE Treadmill
In a state-of-the-art fitness renovation at Nautilus Fitness Center, members can train on the same machines used by members of professional and Olympic teams.
Additional upgrades at Nautilus include an updated Playland and personal flat-screen monitors at each exercise station.
"Some of the new equipment is unlike anything found in the St. Louis area," sales manager Elizabeth Perica said.
Perica said the fitness center witnessed an increase in membership in May after the installation of the new equipment. The new equipment includes a Woodway Curve treadmill, a VersaClimber and Free Motion elliptical machines and treadmills with personal flat-screen monitors. A Concept 2 rowing machine was delivered at the end of May. The Woodway Curve treadmill has been featured on "The Biggest Loser" TV show.
"They are more similar to a track, where there's a little more cushion than running on plastic," Perica said. "They're really popular because of that." | ||||||
| May 24, 2011 | WOODWAY and AthleteFit Issue 4 Mile CURVE Challenge
The CURVE is rapidly becoming a favorite training tool of Sports Performance training facilities and a key component of Personal Training in commercial fitness facilites globally. Everyone has a favorite manual workout on the CURVE, my personal favorite is doing 20 minutes of 30 - 30's courtesy of Paul Robbins, but what is the measuring stick for CURVE dominance?
Well our friends over at AthleteFit (www.athletefit.com) have come up with something, Tristan and Scott have developed a simple 4 mile concept that focuses on high intensity intervals and recovery periods that utilize the unique speed ramping capabilities of the non-motorized CURVE. At face value it is easy to comprehend and does not require any special timing or equipment, it is based solely on distance. The "X Factor" is your ability to endure with the goal being the best time.
WOODWAY would like to issue a challenge to all CURVE users out there, the reward, personal satisfaction and getting an incredible workout. WOODWAY will also throw out some sweet threads if you can best the current record time. You have officially been challenged, so get out there and get after it! - Michael Frank Email me with your results even if they aren't earth shattering, need a pic of the display for evidence if you are going for the top of the leaderboard. Here is the leader board: Tristan Tillette - AthleteFit (Freak) - 34:36 min Scott Moody - AthleteFit (Super Crazy Condition) - 36:50 min Eric Weber - WOODWAY (Very Good Endurance Condition) - 39:49 min Michael Frank - WOODWAY (Works out regularly but could lose a few lbs, essentially your average Joe) - 40:05 The 4 Mile Curve Challenge: The AthleteFIT (www.athletefit.com) Challenge Workout is the 4 Mile Curve Interval (some still call it the 2, 4, 6, 8 workout), which consists of 2 half miles, 4 quarter miles, 6 200's and 8 100's where in each of the 100's the athlete must hit at least 90% of max speed at some point during each sprint (or it doesn’t count). Between each run (or sprint) the athlete will walk between .03 and .05 miles at a recovery pace of 1.5-3.5 mph. The only rule is, the belt of the Curve Treadmill can not stop at any point during the workout. The Format: (Half Miles) Run to .50 Walk to .55 Run to 1.05 Walk to 1.10 (Quarter Miles) Run to 1.35 Walk to 1.40 Run to 1.65 Walk to 1.70 Run to 1.95 Walk to 2.00 Run to 2.25 Walk to 2.30 (200s)
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| May 19, 2011 | WOODWAY Launches CURVE XL at NBA Strength Coaches show in Chicago
The CURVE XL was developed to meet the demands of strength coaches who love the dynamic nature of the manual powered CURVE but were seeking a larger platform for their elite athletes. Now even the largest athletes can appreciate a CURVE workout. The CURVE XL is 5" wider (22" wide) and 19" longer than the original but utilizes all of the same principles including WOODWAY's patented running surface and innovative curved design.
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| Feb 23, 2011 | Taking the Guesswork out of Fitness
By Don Moore (Intel Embedded Community ) The start of the New Year is one of great anticipation. It is a time when we make resolutions and endeavor to become better people throughout the course of the year. It is a time when we flood into gyms and health clubs hoping to lose weight or improve ourselves physically by being more active. I myself ponder this as I attempt to continue with the progress that I was able to achieve over the last year as part of Intel’s first structured corporate wellness program. One of the key questions that I struggle with is what exercises to do? The methodology for achieving our goals can be all over the place depending on the gym or trainer. With this knowledge in hand, and fitness company, a subsidiary of, came together early last year over a shared vision of what the next generation gym should be. In February 2010, the Intel fitness center at its Chandler, AZ campus was outfitted with proprietary CPro strength equipment and ESD (energy system development) cardio equipment from Core Performance to create a high-tech gym. Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors, the CPro and ESD exercise equipment deliver an efficient, personalized workout to each individual. The fitness equipment is connected to Intel Xeon processor-based servers which provide the computing horsepower to crunch through Core Performance’s 33,000-rule prescription engine to tailor an exercise program specific to an individual’s goals. Tracking each movement and heartbeat, Core Performance is able to provide a best-in-class experience. At this time, we also developed a study to determine the effects of a structured fitness program featuring the latest technologies versus a self-directed program with standard equipment to see what the results would look like in a corporate wellness environment. Core Performance specialists started each employee’s experience with a comprehensive assessment of their current health, including a Functional Movement Screen, a VO2 test, a goal-setting exercise, and nutrition consultation. In addition to working with a specialist, the equipment also made employee work outs easier by prescribing a workout built specifically for their needs and goals. The CPro equipment automatically adjusts to an employee’s height, and the resistance alters so that each person is training at his or her level. The CPro allows employees to preview their workouts, progress through the workouts at their own pace, track repetitions and power output, and record data to ensure that they progress toward their goals. The 14-week study yielded amazing results. Study participants, two thirds of whom were previously categorized as inactive and non-movers, saw an average loss of 14 pounds of fat, five percent decrease in cholesterol and a 23 percent improvement of flexibility and agility, among other results[1]. These powerful results show that programs customized towards an individual's personal goals with integrated technology to simplify the workout, really take the guesswork out of fitness while keeping it fun, effective and sustainable. Hear from our Core Performance personal trainer and study participant, Megan Walsh, in the video below. | ||||||
| Jan 31, 2011 | WOODWAY and Zephyr Partner to Bring Latest
in Metabolic Testing and Training Technology to Sports Performance Training Zephyr™'s technology takes data from the body using smart fabric sensors. These sensors are comfortable, integrate-able and perform in the field under harsh environments and under extreme exercise. Zephyr™ interfaces to custom and industry standard radio interfaces - treating the radio and internet link as a transparent pipe - to get the information to where it is needed.
Data is presented on Zephyr™'s PC or web applications making the data useful in the context of the situation and user. This may be to assist coaches in team training, medics involved in triage for injured people, or First Responder commanders concerned about the status of their crew-members. Custom solutions and licensing also take place, with integration of Zephyr™'s technology into larger systems. | ||||||
| January 10, 2011 | WOODWAY CURVE Featured on NBC’s The Biggest Loser Fast forward to the challenge featuring the CURVE treadmills by sliding the timeline to the 4th chapter marker. | ||||||
| January 3, 2011 | WOODWAY CURVE Featured on NBC’s The Biggest Loser Tune in to NBC to view “The Biggest Loser: Couples” premiere, Tuesday January 4th 8/7c and watch the contestants in their initial challenge with the WOODWAY CURVE. | ||||||
| December 22, 2010 | PRODUCT REVIEW: AthleteFIT Review of Woodway Force Treadmill By AthleteFIT (www.athletefit.com) Woodway is the company name and treadmills are their game! This company not only makes some of the highest quality products available but also delivers top notch programming solutions to its’ customers. Woodway has 3 manually powered treadmill options on the market today – the Curve, the Ecomill, but their Force started it all. Over the past 8 years, we have used the Force on daily basis for speed development, interval improvements, dynamic leg strength, lower body rehab, and even core training. We learned quickly that in dealing with the Force the users generally had a love-hate relationship with it….hated it during, but loved it after. But like many other trends in the health & fitness world, people generally dislike the most what ultimately brings the greatest results. The resistive properties of the Force allow clients to train in a highly eccentric environment (similar to sand training) in a controlled and monitored setting. The manual powered aspect allows the trainer to both challenge & progress each client individually in a group or team based setting. These qualities are unique to the Woodway Force and ultimately lead AthleteFIT to say – May the FORCE be with you!
Here is a sample Force workout designed to improve explosive power & overall athleticism- 8 Minute Leg Strength Program (80/20): Target sprint is 80% of max speed with 20% of user’s bodyweight set as the “load” The jog speed should be 50% of the target sprint speed
The coaching phrase we use is : “walk as slow as you need….but sprint as fast you can” Product Applications:
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| December 21, 2010 | PRODUCT REVIEW: AthleteFIT Review of Woodway Curve Treadmill By AthleteFIT (www.athletefit.com) We really didn’t know what to expect when it first arrived, but over the last few weeks we have been able to integrate it into almost every speed and conditioning program we have. The quick learning curve, and ability to adjust your pace from sprinting to walking in seconds, really mimics our on-field training intervals while heart rate responses show that athletes are pushing themselves to very similar levels as on other devices. Here is a heart rate view of a 90 second interval that we used to assess fitness, speed and heart rate recovery the Curve Treadmill. This interval is too complex to be integrated on the ground, and changes pace too frequently to be done on a motorized device. The freedom to change pace on command without delay from a motorized treadmill will take our speed and conditioning intervals to the next level! Curve Treadmill (90 second Interval)
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NOTE: Individuals with knee, ankle and back issues may enjoy training on the Curve as the slightly elevated surface seems (initially) to keep the athlete in a state of dorsiflexsion at the ankle, while seeming to decrease the impact forces as the foot hits the ground. This needs to be studied, but athletes seem to feel better the following day after longer runs on the Curve as compared to ground based training. Suggested Users:
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| November 15, 2010 | Aveda Institute Corpus Christi Powers Up with Installation
of First Wind Turbine and Energy Fitness Equipment
Aveda Institute Corpus Christi (AICC) today
announced the installation of its own 60' Skystream 3.7 wind turbine on the north side of La Palmera. It
is the first wind turbine to be installed at an Aveda Institute and believed to be the first at a U.S. mall. | ||||||
| October 20, 2010 | Livestrong. com Names WOODWAY Curve and Desmo H "The Best Home Treadmills for Runners
Runners require a lot out of a treadmill. A good treadmill is easy on the joints and meets runners' needs for speed and variability. Runners need a treadmill that allows them to maintain and improve their sport from the comfort of their own home. The amenities included with this type of treadmill come at a price, however, with top-of-the-line treadmills going for $5,500 to as much as $12,000. Woodway CurveTreadmill Doctor has rated the Woodway Curve a 10 out of 10 in the following categories: walking area, cushioning, reliability, and noise level. | ||||||
| October 15, 2010 | Zephyr Technology Aids in Health of Rescued Chilean Miners Zephyr technology was used throughout the daily life and rescue mission to monitor miners heart rate, breathing rate and core temperature. Zephyr is taking heart rate monitors to a whole new level. For more information on Zephyr view our Zephyr page. Click here Click link below for video of the rescue and Zephyr's role from New Zealand television station.
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| October 14, 2010 | WOODWAY and ReRev at the AASHE Show
Youtube video of the EcoMill in ReRev's booth producing electricity.
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| October 13, 2010 | Gunnar Peterson Special on LXTV
Gunnar shows the host what it takes to get into shape like an A-list celeb, which includes a CURVE workout!
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| October 5, 2010 | Ottawa Senators - First Professional Sports Team to Install the WOODWAY Underwater Treadmill WOODWAY and SwimEx have joined forces to provide the ultimate in underwater training and rehabilitation with the addition of a specialized WOODWAY treadmill able to be installed in SwimEx pools. To learn more about WOODWAY underwater treadmills and SwimEx visit SwimEx' website click here
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| September 15, 2010 | Gatorade Quest for G at Athletes' Performance with WOODWAY and iMETT
The Gatorade Quest for G searches for America's undiscovered athletes. In this video, during day 2 of boot camp, the athletes begin their evaluation with includes VO2 testing with the iMETT on a Desmo treadmill. | ||||||
| September 2, 2010 | Peak Performance NYC - WOODWAY Featured Facility
Introducing Peak Performance: A Higher Level in FitnessAthleticism. Strength. Confidence. Sexiness. Fitness. Vitality. At Peak Performance, New York City’s premiere private training facility, looking good isn’t just a mindset; it’s a way of life. Nestled in a 10,000 square foot sun-drenched loft high above the streets of Manhattan, Peak Performance takes fitness back to the basics… with forward-thinking motion. The experts at Peak Performance have distilled fitness down to it’s simplest, purest form – reconnecting people to their bodies and educating them about what their bodies are designed to do: run, jump, climb and lift. Go to Peak Performance - WOODWAY featured facility page. | ||||||
| August 25, 2010 | ART of Coaching Speed
I have long been a fan of the Woodway FORCE treadmill. It is a self propelled treadmill. This has been for several reasons;
Last year Woodway introduced the CURVE. We had the chance to recently evaluate it with athletes of different calibers and experience. View entire piece on comparing sprint training on the Curve to overground artofcoachingspeed.com. | ||||||
| August 19, 2010 | Woodway Curve: Powerful and power-free treadmill training One of the gyms where I do my training has a new member; a Woodway Curve. It caught my eye today after I completed my 10k run on the elevated running track, otherwise I would have taken it for a spin right away. However, I am going to be testing it out personally tomorrow. Before today I had not seen a curve yet, so it peaked my interest. Read the entire article | ||||||
| July 30, 2010 | CURVE Energy Expenditure Sub-Maximal Running Case Study
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Human Performance Lab presented a posterboard at the NSCA National Show that compares heart rate, oxygen uptake variables, muscle oxygenation and blood lactate values of runners on the Curve and a motorized treadmill. The results show there is significantly more energy expenditure on the Curve. View the NSCA Posterboard | ||||||
| July 27, 2010 | CURVE Energy Expenditure Case Study
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Human Performance Lab presented a posterboard at the NSCA National Show that compares energy expenditure while walking on the Curve and a motorized treadmill. The results show there is increased energy expenditure on the Curve. View the NSCA Posterboard | ||||||
| June 29, 2010 | Gunnar Peterson Muscle & Fitness Video Blog
Gunnar demonstrates a unique use for the CURVE. He "burns the hammies" using a single leg to power the belt in a skating type style. Go to Muscle & Fitness Magazine to view Gunnar's Blog. |
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| June 17, 2010 | WOODWAY Treadmills Part of UFC "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 11 - TUF Gym
UFC President Dana White introduces Rich Franklin to the new TUF Gym with special mention of the WOODWAY Desmo treads. [Flash Video Placeholder]
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| June 8, 2010 | The Effectiveness of Combining Vibration and High Speed Treadmill Training within an 8-week
Speed and Power Program for High School Athletes Abstract Since the mid 1980’s, high speed treadmills have been steadily gaining popularity as a tool for increasing running speed for speed and power sports (i.e. football, soccer, basketball, etc.). It has been used in a variety of settings with mixed results. Vibration training has also gained a great deal of popularity with this population. Vibration has been an effective tool for increasing power output because of the neurological activation that takes place during weight bearing activities on a vibration platform. This study looked at integrating the technology of vibration with highs peed treadmill methods into an established strength and conditioning program. A group of 21 high school athletes(16 male and 5 female) between the 9th and 12th grade (mean = 10.5) participated in an 8 week offseason strength and conditioning program which consisted of linear speed, minor lateral speed and agility, strength training, and the EX Speed™ PRO treadmill program. Athletes were grouped into the control (PRO) and experimental group(PROVibe) which integrated vibration training. Mean improvements for the PRO group were 0.15s in 40 yd dash,1.08in. in the Vertical Jump, and 0.07s in the 20 yard Shuttle Test. Mean improvements for the PROVibe group were 0.27s in the 40 yd dash, 0.55in. in the Vertical Jump, and 0.18s in the 20 yd Shuttle Test. The study showed that both programs were highly effective for speed and agility training, but the PROVibe group showed itself to be a more effective means of increasing speed and quickness. Read entire case study. |
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| May 27, 2010 | Camp Pendleton A Leader in Functional Fitness Government Recreation Fitness Magazine Article highlighting the use of WOODWAY FORCE and DESMO treadmills in the multiple performance training areas at Camp Pendleton Read Article |
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| May 21, 2010 | QinetiQ Space team and astronaut Frank de Winne are testing a new
fitness device for ESA and NASA during parabolic flights Last week, a team of engineers of the Flemish space company QinetiQ Space (formerly
known as Verhaert Space) have successfully tested a new fitness device for astronauts in
zero gravity, on board of the Airbus ZERO G, stationed in Bordeaux (France).
“We develop this device for ESA and NASA (respectively the European and the American
Space Agency)”, says engineer Luc Vautmans, Project Office Manager at QinetiQ Space.
It is the intention to allow the astronauts to run on a treadmill in space (in weightlessness)
without floating through the cabin after taking 1 step. Until now this was realized with elastic
bungees, fastened at the height of the hips, that held the astronaut and pulled him down
during the running.
Astronauts train a lot and very intense during their stay on board of the International Space
Station (ISS) because the negative effects of weightlessness are very pernicious for their
muscles and bones and because of course they have to keep their body healthy in view of
their return to earth. However, according to the astronauts it is not very comfortable to run on
a treadmill while you are being pulled down with stiff rubbers. This week we have proven, on
board of the A300 zero G in weightlessness, that we can safely and carefully pull down
astronauts of different sizes with their own weight, independent of their running movements |
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| April 22, 2010 | Pedal power is fueling green awareness (CNN) -- From Detroit to Denmark, the power of the pedal is generating electricity and energy conservation awareness. At a homeless center in Michigan, residents work out on 10 specially outfitted bicycles that send power back into the building. Female inmates at an Arizona jail take turns on a stationary bike to power their TV to watch their favorite soap operas. And this week, an upscale Copenhagen hotel began offering free dinners to guests who sweat it out on power-generating cycles. Read entire article on cnn.com. |
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| April 14, 2010 | Robb Report Collection - WOODWAY Desmo H featured as top Treadmill Training Day Sure, you can join a gym and flail around on the machines or march to infinity without a mission on a treadmill. "It’s like buying a membership to a hospital and operating on yourself," says Darin St. George, aka Trainer X, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and personal trainer in the Boston area. But if you’re serious about your own well-being and like the notion of a home workout, and—most important—you have a prescriptive program from a doctor or professional trainer, consider these cutting-edge products for strength and cardiovascular training equipment from a coterie of fitness experts. Read entire article at robbreportcollection.com |
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| April 15, 2010 | Training Speed Indoors Using Treadmills…? For the past 4-6 weeks we have been using the Woodway Curve Treadmill to train linear speed with our younger (12-14 year old) soccer players. We have used a progression of drills that we used in the past which include some low level plyometrics (ankling, box / stair jumps, skipping, etc.) and we have put in an ankling to bound progression on the Curve:
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| April 12, 2010 | Reporter tries scientific approach to training My general practice for uploading data from my training efforts has been a quick look at the City Hall or Allen-Bradley clock at the start and finish of a run or bike ride. Forgoing power meters, heart rate monitors, GPS calculations, online training logs - and even a watch for the most part, I've trained for years almost exclusively by feel. My self-identified anaerobic threshold has long been the point at which I start to gasp and see stars. That Luddite-like practice made me an unlikely candidate to gulp air through a mask while sprinting on a treadmill in the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Center one week ago.
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| April 1, 2010 | Woodway USA - Best Commercial Treadmill Treadmills have been and will continue to remain one of the most popular pieces of equipment in any facility. With so many manufacturers producing seemingly similar products, choosing the right treadmill is one of the most difficulty equipment choices any facility will face. If long-term performance and maximum comfort are important, then WOODWAY is the right choice. This dedication to constant product quality and design improvement proves why WOODWAY is the FIT-PROF Head of the Class Winner for Best Commercial Treadmill Line! Read entire article a t fitnessprofessorreview.com |
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| February 16, 2010 |
Serious runners will like top-of-the-line treadmill: a Stretching Out column Most treadmills will break your heart. Not to mention your wallet and your feet. At home, I've cracked the floorboard of our expensive machine no fewer than three times, even though I weigh far less than the limit. This month, at the gym, I killed two treadmills in a single day. The first died with a shriek. The second let go of its belt. More often, I'm simply frustrated, hampered by wimpy, low-end machines that either can't or won't do what I need. With Woodway, though, a high- end ($10,000) brand of U.S.-made treadmills available at Snap Fitness, I've finally met my match: a machine for the serious runner that doesn't give out under normal use and may actually justify its boastful slogan, "The World's Finest Treadmill."
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| December 15, 2009 | Treadmill Workstations
Get Radiologists Moving
Radiologists can add simultaneous physical exercise on a treadmill to their daily image reading routines without compromising diagnostic accuracy, according to an exhibit presented at RSNA 2008. “Radiologists have a relatively sedentary workday in comparison to other health care workers and especially in comparison to other workers in general,” said Amee Patel, M.D., a resident at the University of Maryland Hospital and Baltimore VA Medical Center, who presented “Walking While Working: A Demonstration of a Treadmill-based Radiologist Workstation.”
“Radiologists can increase their energy expenditure by a factor of more than 2.5 by walking on a treadmill for a portion of their day, even at only 1 mile per hour,” said Dr. Patel.
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| October 9, 2009 | Astronauts try out Colbert’s space treadmill
Exercise machine will help spaceflyers fight bone loss and muscle decay
Staying fit in space is about to get easier now that astronauts on the International Space Station have finished building a new zero-gravity treadmill named after TV comedian Stephen Colbert.
Dubbed COLBERT after the host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," the new exercise treadmill is now awaiting a series of tests to make sure it's working correctly before astronauts can begin running on it. "It's done, and we're looking at it right now," space station flight engineer Nicole Stott said Monday via a video link. |
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| October 7, 2009 | Greener, Too, On the Other Side
Case study 3: Woodway USA |
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| October 6, 2009 | Eco-Friendly Treadmill Uses Zero Electricity
Tune Burning excess calories while generating electricity sounds too good to be true, but that's what Woodway's latest fitness machine is all about. The Eco-Mill is a manually-powered treadmill that uses zero electricity. The self-sustained machine works by converting your own energy into precious watts, thereby saving a few watts from the grid. The Eco-Mill drive system allows you to stay fit without increasing your carbon footprint. I tried it at a recent fitness trade show and found myself powering a generator, which converted the energy into electricity to power the display and the elevation system. Extra energy is stored in the treadmill's battery when it isn't in use.
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| September 11th, 2009 | WOODWAY Force Treadmills on Season 9 of The Biggest Loser Tune in to see how the Force treadmills are used
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| September 8th, 2009 | WOODWAY News Story on Milwaukee ABC Station | ||||||
WISN 12 Coverage of the COLBERT Treadmill and WOODWAY http://www.wisn.com/video/20775315/index.html |
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| September 3rd, 2009 | COLBERT Treadmill Transferred and Installed on Space Station Watch the video of Expedition 20 flight engineers Michael Barratt and Frank De Winne transfer and install the C.O.L.B.E.R.T. treadmill that was built and designed by WOODWAY. Moving the treadmill looks like a breeze in zero gravity! Click here to go to NASA.gov to watch the video, select the picture with the green treadmill to view
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| August 24th, 2009 | Giant Leap For A Treadmill
Off-the-shelf equipment
The devices were modified to have a metal rather than a rubber running surface. The controls were moved off to the side, and a spring tensioner was added so that the treadmill's belt worked properly in zero-G. The treadmill itself was housed in a spring-equipped base to cut down on vibration, gussied up with bungee cords to push the weightless runner down onto the belt, and instrumented with sensors to record the biomedical effects produced by different types of exercise.
The final model is heavier and wider than NASA's TVIS treadmill, and the space agency expects it to be simpler, more reliable and easier to maintain. (Space station astronauts had to give the TVIS treadmill a complete overhaul a couple of months ago.) Only one of the six Woodway treadmills is actually heading up to the station. The other five are being used for research, development and testing.
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| August 20, 2009 | Colbert Treadmill Built By WOODWAY Prepares For August Launch
View official NASA press kit for launch with specific mention of Colbert treadmill built by WOODWAY for use on the International Space Station.
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| August 3, 2009 | The Running Shoe Debate: How Barefoot Runners are Shaping the Shoe Industry A group of running rebels are shedding their shoes and reporting years of injury-free miles. Some ultramarathoners, biomechanics experts and doctors think that's probably a good thing. Others go so far as to say running shoes are in fact causing injuries. Meanwhile, running shoe companies continue to precisely measure runners, and pound and flex shoes in their high-tech labs. Could shoes—and shoe companies—be covering hundreds of thousands of perfectly able bare feet? If shoes are doing damage, just what are the companies measuring? read entire article in Popular Mechanics |
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| July 1st, 2009 | WOODWAY Featured in Government Recreation and Fitness Magazine Military Fitness/Special Ops - Fort Bragg Human Enhancement Center read article |
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| June 8, 2009 | WOODWAY Eco-Mill & Curve Featured in Wall Street Journal - Front & Forward Fitness Equipment GREEN MACHINES: Fitness-equipment manufacturers are making their products more energy efficient. This summer, treadmill maker Woodway USA, of Waukesha, Wis., plans to begin shipping an $8,500 treadmill, the Eco-Mill, that has no motor and requires no power; the exerciser generates electricity by walking or running, recharging a battery that powers the treadmill and its displays. A $5,500 model, the Curve, has a smaller display with less information. read entire article |
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| June 8, 2009 | SwimEx and WOODWAY Join Forces The ultimate aquatic therapy experience will debut this fall with the release of SwimEx therapy pools with an integrated WOODWAY treadmill. The two leaders in their fields are combining technologies to unite the smoothest water flow with the smoothest running environment to create the most beneficial workout possible. The quality, history and engineering behind the two leaders in their fields combine to make one great product. To view the complete article please click to read more |
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| May 12, 2009 | Getting Fit For Space Woodway USA has shipped its treadmills to sports stars and athletic equipment companies around the world. This summer, the company will ship to a location that is a bit farther out there: the international space station. The treadmill is part of NASA's astronaut health program and will be housed in an addition being built onto the station. read more |
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| April 17, 2009 | WOODWAY Builds Treadmill For Space Station At the heart of the space station’s now famously named COLBERT (Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill) is a WOODWAY Treadmill that was designed and manufactured at WOODWAY’s world headquarters in Waukesha, WI. read more |
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| April 14, 2009 | WOODWAY Featured in Shape Magazine - Get Fit With Gabby Gabby Reece names WOODWAY Desmo - "My favorite workout machine" read more |
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| March 25, 2009 | WOODWAY Debuts Eco-Friendly Treadmill at IHRSA Show – Requires Zero Electricity WOODWAY has been the world leader in energy efficient treadmill technology for over 35 years and continues to raise the bar when it comes to new ideas and designs. The 2009 International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) was the launching pad for the company’s latest innovation, the Eco-Mill read more |
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| March 17, 2009 | Garmin® Links with Top Fitness Technology Brands to Maximize Wireless Workouts Through ANT+ Connection Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced key alliances in the fitness industry that will revolutionize the way users work out. The rapid expansion of industry leaders and innovative products able to link with certain Garmin devices through ANT+™ wireless technology was announced in conjunction with the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) international convention and trade show in San Francisco (Booth 227). read more |
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| March 13, 2009 | Orthometrix and WOODWAY Team Up to Distribute The Vibraflex® Line To Sports and Fitness Markets All VibraFlex models for Sports, Fitness and Wellness are now available for purchase through WOODWAY representatives and dealers, either directly or at major trade shows where WOODWAY exhibits its equipment. read more |
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| February 20, 2009 | WOODWAY Launches Touch Screen Cardio Entertainment and Non-Motorized Eco-Mill at IHRSA IHRSA Provides First Glimpse of Advanced Cardio Entertainment Technology and Totally Green Treadmill WOODWAY, the world’s largest specialized treadmill manufacturer, combines the industry’s finest running surface with innovative interactive entertainment options to form their latest product - the Desmo Elite. read more |
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| February 6, 2009 | WOODWAY Takes Part in RACC Great Lakes Multisport Expo WOODWAY Offers iMETT Testing for Show Attendees - Proceeds Go To Racers Against Childhood Cancer WOODWAY was a proud participant in the Racers Against Childhood Cancer (RACC) Multisport Expo at the Wisconsin State Fair Park January 31st – February 1st. read more |
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| December 12, 2008 | WOODWAY Invites Athletic Business Attendees to Be Green. Run Clean. WOODWAY’s Be Green. Run Clean. campaign invited Athletic Business attendees to view first-hand what makes a WOODWAY the world's most efficient and environmentally-friendly treadmill. read more |
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| July 20, 2008 | The Making of an Olympian An unorthodox, highly scientific training regimen made Andy Potts the top triathlete in the country Only by constantly monitoring an athlete and endlessly tweaking his workouts can a coach design a training plan that scientifically reflects the body’s response to stress. And that’s exactly what Doane does for Potts. Every day, Potts’s Suunto T6 body-monitoring system feeds Doane a minimum of 4,320 data points—his heart rate measured every five seconds for six hours—which Doane can either graph into a condensed chart or expand over 10 pages. Some days, Doane uses figures from Potts’s CompuTrainer Plus microcomputer as well, and that adds data points for wattage and cadence to the mix. “In terms of training, there’s nothing unique in the world—it’s just different combinations of how to put it together,” says Joe Friel, a triathlon coach and the author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible. “But Andy’s coach is monitoring him and making decisions on a daily basis, and that’s very difficult to do.” read entire article |
