Conference paper
Active Drag Device for Resistance Training in the Pool
Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.5(Special), pp.46-48
ASTN-Q Conference: Research & Innovation in Sports Technology, 2016 (Brisbane, Australia, 09-Aug-2016)
Australian Institute of Fitness
2016
Abstract
Swimming resistance gearis aimed at conditioning competitive swimmers. As part of a training program,competitive swimmers are typically cycled through training strokes withelements of additional resistance to build strength, resilience and simulate fatigue.The challenge is provide variable resistance levels within a single session,dependent on specific needs and training objectives. In this paper variedconcepts were created that make use of remote wireless control systems and werecompared in a criteria weighted Pugh Matrix. The winning concept, a tetheredcone device, scored highly for its simplicity and cost. Although the product isinitially aimed at elite athletes, it is likely that the design will have utilityin recreational swimming and rehabilitation.
Details
- Title
- Active Drag Device for Resistance Training in the Pool
- Authors
- Rex Whiticker (Author) - Griffith UniversityJames B Lee (Author) - Griffith UniversityDaniel James (Author) - Griffith UniversityAli Mirnajafizadeh (Author) - Griffith UniversityBenjamin Simpson (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.5(Special), pp.46-48
- Conference details
- ASTN-Q Conference: Research & Innovation in Sports Technology, 2016 (Brisbane, Australia, 09-Aug-2016)
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Fitness
- Date published
- 2016
- ISSN
- 2201-5655
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 Australian Institute of Fitness. Reproduced with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450554102621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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