US home fitness equipment manufacturers SOLE Fitness have announced a new high-traction slat belt to be implemented in select treadmill models.
SOLE Fitness, under new CEO Brad White, is pleased to be investing in new treadmill technology and to be announcing their development of a new high-traction treadmill slat belt, which they have debuted in their new SOLE ST90.
The manufacturers believe their new slat design has positive implications for long-distance and marathon runners who require their treadmill to provide greater traction and stability.
With interest in curved manual or non-motorized treadmills having risen significantly among long-distance runners this year—with advocates averring that the style better mimics outdoor running and activates more muscle groups—SOLE Fitness’ development team has refocused their energy on running track development.
They have created their new slat belt to offer these runners the same ‘real world’ feel as a manual treadmill as the belt has been designed to move responsively with a runner, matching their stride and rhythm; a structural change from the flat, continuous belt found in most motorized treadmills.
When tested by their team, the high-traction slat belt now available on the ST90 has been positively associated with reduced impact on joints, better form and reduced fatigue. Unlike manual treadmills, their high-traction slat belt is also suitable for runners recovering from an injury and who have postural concerns.
SOLE Fitness’ development team hopes that by combining these advantages with the precise speed and incline adjustments and performance metric tracking offered by a motorized treadmill, this slat belt can both rival and exceed the benefits offered by curved manual treadmills.
CEO Brad White said, “Our new slat belt design, which can be found on the SOLE ST90, offers durability with its interlocking slats, which is suitable for the highest demand. It requires less maintenance, provides better traction and stability, and it simulates a most realistic running experience when compared with more traditional belt-driven systems.”
With over 1,000 marathons now held in the United States alone—and with the sport gaining in widespread popularity—SOLE Fitness believes there is a need to provide more suitable training technology for this group. They are confident their high-traction slat belt will allow long-distance runners to meet their weekly distance goals while protecting their joints and enhancing their overall performance.
SOLE hopes that the slat belt will also offer considerable improvements to the training experience of walkers, joggers and runners at all levels.
Mr. White added that for all users, not just long-distance and marathon runners, “This revolutionary technology increases safety and comfort.”
SOLE Fitness has become one of the US' leading names in home fitness equipment for their treadmills, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weight sets, and more. They pride themselves on their research and development innovations, ergonomic designs, quality builds and affordable prices.
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