Skating Acceleration Assessment in Calgary
Train like the pros. Dominate your first three strides.
Welcome to the future of skating power. Our dedicated 50-foot synthetic ice lane at Infinity Health Calgary is now equipped with the 1080 Sprint 2—the identical, data-driven performance technology utilized by elite professional teams and sports academies worldwide. Whether you are a hockey player hunting for an explosive breakaway or a ringette player driving the lane, this system removes the guesswork from your speed development. We couple this with two of our motion capture cameras to get a full picture of your skating acceleration!
The 1080 Sprint Advantage: Overspeed, Resistance, & Real-Time Data
Traditional training can’t replicate the exact demands of game-speed acceleration. The 1080 Sprint 2 changes the game by offering distinct training modes:
- Intelligent Resisted Skating: Program precise, motorized loads to intentionally prolong your acceleration phase. This forces your body to maximize force application against the ice, building immense strength-speed development.
- Instant Performance Profiling: The integrated software captures high-resolution, continuous data on every single repetition. Get instant, stride-by-stride feedback on your force production, velocity, and overall power output.
Elite Tech Specs, Engineered for Smoothness
To train movement quality, the equipment must feel natural. The 1080 Sprint 2 delivers an unmatched, seamless experience under tension:
- Ultra-Smooth Brushless Motor: Built with a custom, high-efficiency brushless motor and speed controller that eliminates the sudden jerks or catches common with traditional bungees or sleds.
- Precise Dynamic Load Options: Delivers perfectly consistent, continuous resistance up to 25 kg (55 lbs) to challenge even the strongest players.
- Elite Speed Capacities: Built to handle world-class acceleration with a maximum operating line speed of 14 m/s (31 mph).
Built for First-Step Force & Cleaner Skating Mechanics
1. Heavy-Resisted Starts
Optimized specifically for the dimensions of our training lane, our coaches use phase-specific load targets tied directly to velocity decrement to systematically build your stride:
2. Light-Resisted Transitions
Lightweight resistance designed to bridge your initial explosion smoothly into higher-speed skating phases.
3. Game-Relevant Movement Quality
Focused loading over early distances to maximize your absolute first-step force and drive out of the terminal athletic stance.
Load Velocity Profiling using the 1080:
Test
Athletes perform sprints at different resistance loads. The 1080 Sprint 2 automatically captures peak speed for each run.
Assess
The system plots recorded runs and creates a regression line that models the load-velocity relationship for that athlete.
Train
Use the profile to prescribe exact loads based on desired training velocity. Want to train at a 50% velocity decrement? The profile tells you the precise load needed.
Data-Driven Load Prescription
Stop guessing at resistance settings. Load-velocity profiling reveals each athlete’s unique force-velocity relationship, enabling you to dial in precise loads that hit exact training velocities—eliminating one-size-fits-all programming and maximizing training adaptations.
In the NHL, it’s not always about top speed, it’s about who can get to 6m/s the quickest!
Why choose Infinity Health
Our approach is grounded in research and results, ensuring that every client receives the best possible outcome.
Canada’s only Indigenous-owned national interdisciplinary clinic offering access to healthcare, rehabilitation and rejuvenation all in one place.
Our highly qualified clinicians provide focused, one-on-one care with state-of-the-art equipment and personalized programs.
We make care simple with direct billing options and flexible scheduling so you can focus on recovery, not paperwork.