Underwater Treadmill Run / Walk

Session Information

WHEN
 
Projected to be available again for evening group sessions and daytime private use from May/June 2021 when COVID distancing restrictions are eased.
 
WHERE
 
The Pool Barn, Manton
 
COST
 
£12 per 30 min or £20 for 1hr within a scheduled run/bike/swim evening session. Payment via contactless card or Bank Transfer on the day.. You can buy a 5 x 30 min session card for £48 or a 5 x 1hr session card for £80 (both cards offer one session free against the PAYG price).
 
£25 for 1hr 1:2:1 private use or £20 each for a private partner session (second person can bike, swim or run).
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Runners considering this session to rehabilitate from acute injury or surgery that has prevented land based running will be required to provide medical confirmation that they are fit to exercise in this way, at this temperature and for the duration planned without Physiotherapist supervision, or to have completed a 1:2:1 Running Analysis in Studio & Pool with Mary & Clare. If in doubt, please call to ask first!
 
You will need a lycra swimming trunks/costume or tri-suit and a towel. Goggles and hat are not required as water is chest height. You can run in new or machine washed shoes; sorry we are unable to lend shoes at the current time. Note: shoes are not mandatory and we may ask that you don't wear shoes for your first visit so that we can ensure your footfall is correct on the treadmill.
 
COVID safety measures and checks will apply and changing/showering facilities may be initially restricted. We are equipped with state of the Art UVC Air Sanitising Units and Dry Fogging to create a safe indoor environment in which to exercise.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

After the success of underwater treadmill advocates Mo Farrah and Alastair Brownlee in London & Rio, the multiple benefits of treadmill running for both rehabilitation and lower impact mileage have come to the fore. You will be running on a state of the art Endless Pool Aquatic Treadmill with or without the added challenge of a variable speed swim current providing extra resistance.
 
These are non-coached sessions in 28-30C temperature water with runners controlling their own treadmill and flume speed relative to their goals. Two runners can use the pool at the same time as there are two treadmill/flume combos, but each will be controlled separately. The first 15min session for a new runner will be treated as an induction session to ensure that the runner can safely control both treadmill and flume speed within their safe run capability. Best practice instruction will be given.
 
Waist high water reduces your body weight by approximately 50%, increasing to 75% at chest height. The resultant natural buoyancy reduces impact and therefore stress on leg joints and lower back whilst the hydrostatic pressure helps to support the body to provide a safe but highly effective workout environment.