Speedtrainer

The speedtrainer is a device that will help athletes run faster by stimulating the hip flexor muscles to contract quicker and stronger. The Speed Trainer product functions to strengthen the musculature of the hip area. Most importantly the hip flexor muscles. Through research it has been determined that the hip flexor muscles are the limiting factor in top end sprinting. The Speed Trainer will dynamically strengthen the hip flexor muscles in a way that adds quickness to the muscle contraction. This is a benefit that complements any sport dependent on leg speed. Conventional methods have tried to strengthen the hip flexor muscles either with weight machines or with contraptions that only allow an athlete to run in place and can only be done in specified areas. So often, these methods use too heavy a weight that may increase strength, but neurologically does not increase running speed, or are too cumbersome to be practical. The Speed Trainer is quick and easy to use. It can be put on and taken off in a few seconds and can easily be adjusted from one size athlete to another. It consists of thigh weights that weigh three pounds per leg in adjustable one pound increments. Research has shown that this is the correct amount of weight, which will stimulate the muscle to move with greater force without neurologically slowing the contraction time down. These thigh weights are worn about four inches above the knee joint and are held in place by a belt around the waist. This belt also serves to put the weight of the device at the center of gravity for the athlete. This avoids the problem experienced by the old ankle weights, which is some cases, would cause injury to the knee joint due to increased force on the joint during knee flexion and extension movements. The Speed Trainer is made of neoprene material that is very durable and can be easily cleaned. It is reasonably priced at $65.00 retail, about the price of a pair of basketball shoes, which makes it available to the high school athlete, as well as professional and collegiate programs that buy in large quantities. The Speed Trainer can be used for activities such as general fitness, increasing running speed, and sports specific applications. Such applications are sports like basketball, track, football, soccer, tennis and the martial arts.