Interactive FDM-T Treadmill System "challenge run"

The FDM-T System "challenge run" consists of a treadmill with over 5,000 force sensors integrated underneath the treading surface and a large screen on which a virtual running environment, for example, is depicted in the form of a path running through the forest. The runner sees his own footprints live on the screen and gains direct feedback on his movements. Obstacles then occur such as puddles that have to be jumped over or avoided. An evaluation system awards points according to how successfully this is achieved.

For ambitious training, treadmills offer the advantage of being able to repeat the training of specific movement sequences. Exercising on the treadmill no doubt leads to a certain monotony that quickly reduces one's motivation to train. The FDM-T System "challenge run" counteracts this effect by offering a variety of attractive possibilities and forms of training.

Walking on conventional treadmills often leads to rigid, stereotype gait patterns. These are overcome with the FDM-T System by including jumping movements, varying stride lengths, or other variations in movement. In this way, one's coordination ability can be trained and at the same time, the effect of the training increased. During the training it is possible to set the runner useful exercises, where certain step sequences and running techniques are specified and automatically monitored. Using the FDM-T System it is considerably easier to train movement sequences that correspond with natural movement patterns.

zebris treadmills with integrated force sensors have a large variety of application possibilities and also permit, for instance, the optimum choice and fit of sport shoes or orthopedic shoe inserts.

The basic system can be selected from different treadmill ergometers tailored to the respective purpose of application.