Anti-Gravity Treadmill Experience

[secretlyevil]

I may be going on an anti-gravity treadmill training protocol while my feet get worked out. Anyone have experience with it? Confession: the word treadmill gets me shaking in my sneakers ever since I fainted while running on one. Rationally I know this is completely different but I'm still pretty nervous. Reading others experiences will help.

I'm not even sure it's necessary. I go back on Wednesday and will be discussing more with Dr.

[pixy0stix]

I have no idea, but I just looked at a video and now I want to try one.

[sassystace]

I ran on one at physical therapy. It was fun. It basically lifts you up so that you are running on less than your full body weight. You can feel what it feels like to run if you lost weight (a lot or a little) and how much faster you could be. It is way easier than running on 'real' treadmill, don't be scared!

[taratru]

Jealous!!!! I want to try one.

You'll be okay. You'll all harnessed in, right? So it'll be fine.

[secretlyevil]

Don't be jealous. My feet and calves are killing me. I have to do something to help train while I figure out how to fix this nonsense. I have my relay with emilyj at the end of September, I've hot to be prepared!

ETA: I think the AGT might be a bit of an overkill. It's not that bad but my SC has one and says it would be beneficial...

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I think mcc has used one.

[mcc]

I used one during my ACL surgery recovery and it was awesome! I wrote a bit about it here bit.ly/U5cDdZ but the cliffs notes is that it's great for recovery because you can adjust the weight on it so you can work up to your total body weight and your PT or trainer can help with your gait to ensure you're walking/running correctly.