Precor 's AirRunner is a motorless treadmill designed specifically for High Intensity Interval Training. The treadmill is powered solely by the strength of the exerciser. Compared to other motorless treadmills, Precor's Assault AirRunner is a true lightweight - weighing in at only 127kg. Unlike machines with a motor, the AirRunner has no speed limit - so everyone can train as hard as they want. To vary the speed, the user simply slows down or speeds up - there is no need to switch from one speed to the next, no fixed program dictates how long a speed must be maintained. This makes the Assault AirRunner ideal for sweaty HIIT sessions. But what do exercisers think of this device? We've gathered a few experiences from exercisers so you can see for yourself.
Here's what exercisers have to say about Precor's Assault AirRunner:
"As a former sprinter and active long-distance runner, I can say that the AirRunner is the only treadmill I have enjoyed running on. Here you train without pressure on your feet, ankles and knees; many treadmills are just incredibly hard and not very easy on the joints. The AirRunner, on the other hand, I found very comfortable."
"At first it's a little difficult to find your running rhythm with the AirRunner, but you got into it relatively quickly. The AirRunner really forces you to perform cleanly. You actually improve your own running style with the AirRunner. The treadmill only moves through your own strength - that's totally exhausting. You can feel it in your calves, the AirRunner uses the same muscles as normal jogging outside on the street. I find the device quite expensive, but it is the only treadmill I want to train on in the future. Other treadmills are out of the question for me after the AirRunner."
"Working out on the AirRunner is harder than just going for a run outside. On a normal treadmill, yes, the workout is easier because of the motor - but with the AirRunner, you have to move the belt by your own strength. I would estimate that this adds about 20% more difficulty. The advantage of this is that on the first spring run on a free track you feel like you could fly. I'm probably a little offended because the AirRunner doesn't take me my usual time to run my distance, but longer. You also have to get used to the fact that you determine the speed yourself. On normal treadmills it just goes, here the workout feels very rough and uneven at first. Once you get used to the device, however, there are no more probelme. The workout is really pleasant, the cushioning is insane and really relieves the knees great. But the best thing is that you don't have to adjust the speed on the console. This one-handed clinging to the handrails while you guess with the other hand on the console how fast you actually want to run now I found with motorized treadmills always terrible, and once you have the hang of it here you can just run at your perfect pace and very fluidly slow down or speed up."
"Now this is a really solid, sturdy piece of equipment! It's really heavy when you want to move it and don't have the wheels at hand, but I'm thrilled with the quality. The materials are very high quality. I don't think the AirRunner is great for long runs, but for workouts and HIIT sessions, it's a really great machine!"
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Conclusion
The motorless AirRunner from Precor's Assault line impresses with its sturdy build and high-quality materials. Exercisers unanimously say that the workout takes some getting used to at first, but also agree that the continuous adjustment of the training speed through one's own strength makes the workout incredibly enjoyable once one has mastered the technique properly. The AirRunner even convinces die-hard treadmill opponents of its qualities.
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Editors fitnessmarkt.de (DG)
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Published on: 15 November 2019