AlterG's Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Treadmill(R) Reaches a Wider Audience With the New M300 Series
AlterG's Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Treadmill(R) Reaches a Wider Audience With
the New M300 Series
NASA technology, proven effective by pro sports teams and top physical therapy
clinics, in an affordable new design
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- AlterG, Inc., makers of the
Anti-Gravity Treadmill, a revolutionary technology for rehabilitation and
athletic training, today launched the AlterG M300. The M300 delivers the same
anti-gravity technology originally developed at NASA and found in AlterG's
P200 series, only at a third of the price and with a sleek new design. This
means the world's only anti-gravity treadmill will be accessible to millions
of people who are looking to rehabilitate more easily from injury or surgery
or who want to train smarter. The AlterG M300 is optimized in form, function
and price for physical therapy clinics, athletic training and leading fitness
facilities.
"Our AlterG P200 can bear the weight of pro football players, move at the
speed of Olympic runners, and accommodate the specific requirements of
world-class teams and athletes," said Lars Barfod, CEO of AlterG. "The new
M300 is designed to take all the benefits of our existing anti-gravity
treadmill and make it more affordable and manageable for physical therapy
clinics, fitness and training facilities and individuals. AlterG removes the
obstacles associated with training and physical rehabilitation - impact on the
body and the pain and difficulty of recovery - and helps even more people
achieve their training and rehab goals."
Whether a weekend warrior recovering from surgery or a hardcore athlete
training through an injury, AlterG enables people to rehab faster, train like
a pro, or even accelerate weight loss. Allowing people to run and walk at a
fraction of their body weight (reducing up to 80% of a person's weight),
AlterG's Differential Air Pressure technology applies a precise and
comfortable lifting force to the body, so people can move naturally and pain
free. Reducing body weight lowers the impact on joints and muscles to provide
a smooth recovery from injury or surgery or to improve training and
performance.
"The AlterG is very beneficial to our lower extremity patients. Whether
recovering from injury or surgery, pushing the limits to improve race times,
or simply trying to get back into shape, removing the physical burden of
weight bearing has remarkable results," said Bryan Nadeau of Muir Orthopedic
Specialists, an AlterG customer. "Patients love the AlterG and more doctors
are referring their patients to us everyday as a result."
AlterG is easy to use, with simple, but important differences from a
traditional treadmill. First, the user steps onto the Anti-Gravity Treadmill,
raises the enclosure to their waist and zips into the air chamber that
surrounds their lower body. The controls are nearly identical to any
treadmill, beginning with the AlterG measuring body weight when the user
presses start. By simply pressing the up/down arrows on the control panel, the
user can decrease their body weight, with the air chamber inflating around
their lower body so the air pressure literally "floats" them off the treadmill
to the body weight setting they selected (e.g. 60%). Speed and incline are
adjustable like any treadmill, so the user can exercise at their desired
intensity. In addition to the standard treadmill safety features, support from
the inflated air chamber makes users feel more secure during exercise.
Originally designed for top athletes, professional and collegiate sports
teams, and leading medical facilities, the AlterG benefits anyone looking to
train or rehab smarter. Broader distribution and the new, lower-cost version
now make it accessible to more people every day.
Current customers include America's top distance runners, leading NBA, NFL and
Pro Soccer Teams as well as premier medical institutions such as Walter Reed
Hospital and UCSF.
The first AlterG prototype was developed in 2005. Alberto Salazar, famed
marathon runner and director of Nike's Oregon Project uses AlterG with
America's best distance runners, and was instrumental in working with AlterG
founders to provide feedback on the original prototype. Additional early
testers included the Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Raiders.
Pricing and Availability
AlterG is currently pre-selling the AlterG M300, and the product will begin
shipping in November 2009.
The AlterG M300 begins at $24,500.
M310 M320
Primary Use: Physical Therapy Physical Therapy/
Sports
Lease to Own: $499 per month* $549 per month*
Performance:
User weight range 85-400 lbs. 85-400 lbs.
Body weight adjustment: 0-80% reduction 0-80% reduction
Body weight increment: 1% 1%
Speed range: 0-8 mph 0-12 mph
Speed adjustment increment: 0.1 mph 0.1 mph
Incline range: 0-5% 0-15%
Reverse: No reverse 3 mph
Dimensions:
Length 84 inches 84 inches
Width 38 inches 38 inches
Height 74 inches 74 inches
Weight 750 pounds 750 pounds
*Prices approximate, 5 year lease subject to lender approval
About AlterG
AlterG, Inc. manufactures and distributes the AlterGĀ® Anti-Gravity TreadmillĀ®,
a revolutionary technology for rehabilitation and athletic training. AlterG is
great for anyone who wants to reduce impact during exercise or have a smooth
rehabilitation after surgery or injury, and is preferred and used by leading
medical professionals and the world's best athletes and teams. AlterG's unique
anti-gravity technology was originally developed at NASA and tested at Nike's
Oregon Research Project by America's top distance runners and is the only
device of its kind. Located in Silicon Valley, AlterG is now selling
Anti-Gravity Treadmill's worldwide. For more information visit www.alter-g.com
or contact the company at info@alter-g.com.
Media Contact:
Katherine Madariaga
Atomic Public Relations
415.402.0230
Katherine@atomicpr.com
SOURCE AlterG, Inc.
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