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Galileo Training

Muscle Training with Galileo One main aim during human movement is to keep the head in a still and upright position, as the human equilibrium and visual system require motionlessness to function properly. Galileo's patented system assures that no significant vibration is transferred to the head.

Galileo-training provides the same stimuli as in human gait which enhances basic muscle function and muscular interaction. This stimuli results in an increase in muscle power. Muscle power can benefit everyone and is a key factor when it comes to fall prevention (falls are the main reason for hip and femur fractures).

Top athletes use the Galileo to increase muscle power, however Galileo-Training puts very low stress on the cardiovascular system which makes it perfectly suitable for elderly patients and those who may not have trained for a long period of time.

During Galileo-Training all muscles of the legs, back and abdomen participate actively - however training focus may be varied by posture, stiffness and slow movements during training.


 




Foot position
0 = Low force 4 = High force

Only Galileoâ„¢ employs the patented, side-alternating seesaw movement. This physiological movement elicits a training effect for the trunk muscles just like in gait, walking or running.

The amplitude and thus the forces transmitted into the body via the feet is easily selectable by altering the foot position on Galileo's footplate.

Even at high training frequencies no significant vibration is transferred to the head, as this is inhibited by the pelvis and trunk muscles just like in gait.