By: Mark Torres

Tech & Assessment

MW 8-9:15

RunningImprove Speed, Power, Agility &

Endurance

The goal of running is to get in shape and become healthier. The use of devices and programs will enhance your performance and give a better understanding of where you are in terms of performance.

Running will keep you in shape, lose bodyweight, decrease chances of future health issues (high blood pressure, clogged arteries), strengthen you lower body muscles (gluteus, calves, hamstrings, quadriceps), prepare you for sport activities, clear your mind and keep you relax, etc…..

Goal

You will be able to keep track of your: Heart Rate Calories Burned Pace Distance ran Past runs (to see how you have improved)

With certain equipment you will enhance your speed, agility, endurance, power, and your body as a whole.

With the help of equipment/software…

Keeps track of calories burned, pace,

time, and distance (using GPS)

Keeps track of past runs, so you can see

how you have improved

Connects to you computer to save information/date

Rechargeable battery

Nike + SportWatch

Nike + SportWatch

Sells for $148.99

Purchase at: http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/NIU1237/

Connect watch to your computer and

it keeps track of every aspect of your

run.

- Distance

- Pace

- Time

- Calories burned

- Save past runs so you can see how you progressed

Share and connect with friends and other people.

Nikeplus.com

This software is Free

Download software at: http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/sport_watch/

Keeps check of you heart rate, before, during, and after your workout.

Very Comfortable and doesn’t strap tight around torso. Can be used during swimming

Compatible with Nike + and any Ipod (keep track of your HR during you workout, and

you can be aware if you are reaching you target

HR)

Heart Rate Monitor

POLAR WEARLINK TRANSMITTER HEART RATE SENSOR

Sell for $69

Purchase at: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-645217&cp=USNS_KW_091212_GPLA

Running with a parachute will give you a lot

of wind resistance/drag

Increase power, speed, and acceleration

(great for athletes)

Easy to work: just strap the waist band

around your waist and run

SPARQ Parachute

SPARQ Medium Parachute

Sell for $50

Purchase at: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-303432

The ladder with help with your foot work

Learn and train how to be light and fast on

your feet

Good footwork and technique can be the

difference between a good athlete and a

great athlete

Agility Ladder

SKLZ 15-Rung Quick Ladder

Sell for $29.99

Purchase at: http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:166707/sku:33011/s

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