Force 3.0

The Force 3.0 is the ultimate tool for sport performance training and research. The Force 3.0's specially designed Force Software Program is fully programmable and allows programs to be saved and recalled at will permitting the development of specific continuous and interval training protocols which mimic the target sport.  A unique Pacer function allows athletes and coaches to save a particular workout and then call it up later to act as a pacer, meaining the athlete can "race" themselves, or at least their previous performances.

The tachometer function continuously records distance traveled from which continuous velocity time data is calculated.  A horizontally-mounted force transducer permits measurement of propulsive force.  Vertically mounted force transducers record the vertical force applied to the treadmill bed.  Combining distance, velocity and force data actual horizontal work done and power output are calculated. 

Trial endpoints can be set for time, distance, speed or work.  For example, a target distance of 100 yards can be set and then the athlete sprints over this distance and the data collection will finish at the 100 yard mark. Both metric and standard units of measurement are provided.

As with each Force model, the use of an electro-magnetic brake provides smooth resistance that the athlete works against.  This can be controlled from 15-150 lbs by either adjusting the brake setting from the software interface or automatically changing according to your program designs. Program designer is used to specify an almost unlimited series of stages. 

Force 3.0 Pacer Function Introduction Video

Force 3.0 Software Screen View

The Force 3.0 provides the ultimate in gait analysis for sport specific and human performance research.

• 1 horizontal load cell attached to the vertical strut
• 4 individual vertical load cells under the running surface
• XPV7 PCB treadmill tachometer function
• Desktop computer and software includes: multiple readout displaying
  time, velocity, work, power and distance
• Save and compare data to previous activity or participants
• Ability to graph each parameter against time
• Gait analysis for sport-specific research
• Pacer function
• Step length
• Step rate (cadence)
• Symmetry between successive steps