Systems and methods for over speed to resistive training

Abstract

A system and method for over speed and resistive training is provided. The method may comprise applying an assistive training force to a trainee which assists the self locomotion of the trainee to reach an over speed condition. The method may further comprise applying a resistive training force to the trainee which resists the self locomotion to the training along the training path, the resistive training force being applied to the trainee while the trainer is in an over speed condition. The forces, either resistive or assistive, may vary linearly. The system may comprise a pair of modules, each module comprising a frame carrying a plurality of pulleys and a resistance cord. Each of the modules is adapted to provide a training vector to a trainee and is positioned on opposite side of training path to provide both resistive and assistive training vectors.

1 . A method of providing a training force to a trainee training in a selected mode of self-locomotion along a linear training path, the method comprising:
 applying an assistive training force to the trainee assisting the self-locomotion of the trainee along the training path a distance sufficient for the trainee to achieve an over speed condition in the selected mode of self-locomotion;   applying a resistive training force to the trainee resisting the self-locomotion of the trainee along the training path, the resistive training force being applied to the trainee while the trainee is in the over speed condition.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the training force varies linearly while the force transitions from an assistive training force to a resistive training force. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the assistive and resistive training forces are applied to the trainee by one or more resistance cords. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the training forces are applied over a training distance of at least eighty yards. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the assistive training force is applied over a distance of at least half of the total training distance. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the assistive training force is applied over a distance less than half of the total training distance. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein the assistive training force is applied over a distance less than one third of the total training distance. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the training forces are applied over a training distance of at least one hundred yards. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the training forces are applied over a training distance of at least one hundred twenty yards. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the training forces are applied over a training distance of at least one hundred fifty yards. 
     
     
         11 . The method of claim A wherein the selected mode of self-locomotion is forward running. 
     
     
         12 .- 18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . A training system comprising:
 a pair of modules, each of said modules being adapted to provide a training vector to a trainee, laterally spaced apart and orthogonal to a training path forming a transition gateway so that the trainee may pass between the modules when moving along the path in a selected mode of self-locomotion, each of said modules each of said modules comprising:   a frame carrying a plurality of pulleys;   a resistance cord passing through an anchor and being directed through the pulleys to a free end adapted for attachment to a trainee, said resistance cord having a length between the anchor and the free end sufficient to provide a substantially linear varying force to assist the trainee during self-locomotion toward said transition gateway along the training path a distance sufficient for the trainee pass said transition gateway in an over speed condition.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  further comprising a harness adapted to be worn by the trainee, said harness being adapted for connection to the free end of each of said resistance cords. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 19  wherein the net lateral forces imparted to the trainee by the resistance cords during self-locomotion along the training path is substantially zero. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 19  wherein the origin of the training vectors are variable in elevation. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 19  wherein the training vectors vary linearly over a total training path of at least one hundred twenty yards.