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The Rogers Athletic TredSled is a non-motorized training device designed to enhance football fundamentals through resistance-based exercises. It allows athletes to drive against a tread, which is resisted by a braking system, simulating real-game scenarios like blocking and sprinting. The TredSled is built with safety, performance, and dependability as top priorities, making it user-friendly and easy to maintain.
The core function of the TredSled is to provide a dynamic resistance training platform for athletes. Unlike motorized treadmills, the TredSled's tread movement is entirely driven by the athlete's effort, making it an effective tool for developing power, explosion, and endurance. The device incorporates a braking system that can be adjusted to different resistance levels, accommodating players of various positions and fitness levels. This adjustability allows for tailored workouts, ensuring that the resistance matches the specific training goals of each athlete.
The TredSled features a sophisticated computer system that provides quantitative feedback on user performance. This feedback is crucial for tracking improvements and understanding an athlete's progress. The system operates in two primary modes: Block/Tackle mode and Sprint mode.
In Block/Tackle mode, the TredSled measures key performance indicators such as response time, impact force, and distance. This mode is designed to simulate offensive and defensive line drills, where athletes drive into a padded post, replicating blocking or tackling movements. The resistance can be set to allow movement, mimicking the push and drive required in these actions.
In Sprint mode, the TredSled tracks sprint distance. This mode is ideal for developing speed and acceleration. Athletes can use a resistance belt attached to a harness, running away from the padded post to build power and explosion. Alternatively, they can sprint against the tread without the belt, focusing on pure speed.
The TredSled's computer system also supports programmed group workout sessions. Coaches can enter the number of players (up to six), the duration and number of workouts per player, and rest times. The TredSled then signals each player to get ready, begin, and stop, guiding them through the training session. This automated approach allows multiple players to complete their workouts efficiently within a short period. For example, in both Block/Tackle and Sprint modes, players can complete a workout consisting of ten, four-second work periods in one hour.
Operating the TredSled involves a few key steps to ensure proper setup and effective training. Before use, it is essential to ensure the machine is level and the computer pedestal is securely in place. The padded post, which athletes drive into, must be attached to the TredSled and adjusted to the desired height using a faspin to lock it in position.
Resistance adjustment is a critical feature. At the front of the TredSled, an adjustment knob, accessible by opening a brake adjustment hatch, allows users to set the brake resistance for the belt. Turning the knob adjusts the brakes, providing more or less resistance as preferred.
Athletes can engage with the TredSled in two main ways:
The computer system guides users through various drills, including offensive drills like Pass Protect, Sprint, Drive Block, and Zone Block, and defensive drills like Bull Rush and Sprint. For each drill, users can set the number of repetitions per user, the duration of each repetition, and the recovery time between repetitions. The system can also be set to provide either a silent snap (a light flashing on the display) or an audible snap (a beep from the computer) as a start signal. Athletes receive a "warning" beep to get ready, followed by a start signal, perform the rep, and then receive a finish signal. After all repetitions are completed, the machine displays the workout results, including metrics like response time, max impact, average impact, number of impacts, max power, average power, distance, max force, average force, and minimum force, depending on the drill.
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the TredSled. Users are advised to keep the information packet for future reference and consult it frequently.
Key maintenance procedures include:
Belt Tension Adjustment: Over time, the TredSled belt may require tension adjustment for optimal performance. This process involves removing the side plates using a 5/32" Allen wrench. The two bearing block brackets at the back of the TredSled must be loosened using a 9/16" End Wrench, allowing the bearing block to move freely. With the bearing blocks loose, a 9/16" deep socket is used to adjust belt tension by turning the bolt heads clockwise to increase tension or counter-clockwise to decrease it. It is important to turn both bolts equally to ensure the belt tracks properly. Once the desired tension is achieved, all bolts on the bearing blocks must be tightened, and the side plates reattached. If the belt is offset, the side panel can be removed, and the tension screw adjusted one full rotation on the appropriate side to center the belt. After adjustment, the TredSled should be run both forward and backward to allow the belt to balance itself out before replacing the side panels.
Brake Adjustment: If the brake system is not functioning correctly (e.g., unable to tighten or loosen the brake, or a standing belt), specific adjustments are needed.
General| Motor | 2.5 HP |
|---|---|
| Speed Range | 0.5 - 10 mph |
| Incline Range | 0 - 10% |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Folding | Yes |
| Weight | 200 lbs |
| Display | LCD |
| Programs | 12 |
| Running Surface | 20" x 55" |
| Heart Rate Monitoring | Grip pulse sensors |
