 is an innovative take on an old idea. By deploying the chute behind you, you get drag from the air which means you must run harder to keep your speed. This type of cross training is great for building muscles and strengthening tendons around your knees. As an added advantage, the chute can be released by a simple velcro belt, allowing the runner to charge forward, giving them an adrenaline boost that athletes love.</p>
<p>We’re not sure if there’s any science behind this, but it seems to make sense from the outside. It’s not like we’re going to test it out or anything. The only time we run is when we’re being chased or we’re late for happy hour, in which case this chute would not be helpful. Plus it makes a great nickname for your posterior.</p>
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Hate to burst your bubble but this has been around for, at least to my knowledge over a decade, as I used this in HS for track during the late 90s. It’s a resistance workout, helps create more “burst”. I alternated from this and using an old bike tube.
Yea we used them in high school too (mid to late 90’s). They are nice tho, it really helps you work on your form because you can run full speed while being slowed by the chute. It lets you concentrate on technique and muscle memory. It also makes you keep driving harder as you run or the chute will fall. The harder/faster you run the easier it is.
As a martial artist I use weights around my wrists, upper arms/legs, ankles belt and chest, I know it isn’t the same, but it works wonders as well and has the pro that you can change the weight.
However I might try this as well, seeing how I love a good run every now and then…
Wow. I played football in highschool, too, and wish I had one of these. That’s what I get for going to a backwards hick school.
The plus side is I was kicked off the team, and a former cheerleader is my girlfriend. Yay for being 30!
Excuse my whilst I drink scotch.
I used to use a big rubber band …. worked great for a while.