Vertimax is a revolutionary new body reactive power training system. Its unique patented design, including resistance-controlling components under the platform, provide unequaled sports performance enhancement. No system will do more to increase an athlete's vertical jump and first-step quickness. It is now the "go to" device for pro team and college sports-and-conditioning coaches and sports medicine professionals. It's the one training system that makes a difference athletes can feel and coaches can see

VertiMax is now the most sought after off-Ice hockey training system. Top ranked collegiate and NHL teams are using it to radically improve lower body reactive power. The Stanley Cup winning Tampa Bay Lightning bought their first VertiMax in 1999. Other teams such as the Coyotes, the Hurricanes, and the Stars also own and use VertiMax. As a light-load high-speed training system, VertiMax bridges the gag between your hockey plyometric training and your hockey weight training. It is the perfect complement to your hockey dryland training protocols. VertiMax hockey training provides maximum performance benefits from the paid professional to the aspiring junior level athlete. If you want to excel in hockey, speed matters! That's why some of the world's fastest skaters train on VertiMax.

1) VertiMax training resistance remains relatively constant throughout the entire exercise movement which optimizes strength adaptations specifically to enhance high speed movement!

Conventional Systems		The VertiMax System
Conventional systems attach short elastic bands directly to the platform. This causes the resistance to drop markedly when lowering into the jump initiation position, and increase exponentially during the upward leaping movement. (Giving the familiar slack cords at the bottom and that unnatural yank-back at the top). Such designs are ineffective because they fail to apply effective loading through the complete jumping motion and disrupt balance when attempting sports-specific movements.		With VertiMax, four 16-ft cords retract down through the platform, and coil around 16 pulleys under the platform. This patented design fully loads the athlete in the low squat position, and then maintains this same level of resistance all the way to the top of the jump. No slack cords at the bottom and no yank-back at the top! More importantly the non-varying force applied throughout the entire movement optimizes strength adaptations specifically to enhance high speed movement.

2) VertiMax maintains a true 'center-of-the-earth' gravity vector during lateral movement which preserves balance and natural jumping mechanics. This feature allows athletes to jump more vigorously against resistive loads leading to a superior training response

Conventional Systems		The VertiMax System
The above animation shows a typical conventional system where the cords are tied to a fixed position on the platform. When an athlete jumps off center or moves laterally the cords don't move with them. Thus, an unnatural horizontal force which doesn't act straight down on the athlete like gravity occurs. The lateral force will significantly disrupt balance prohibiting the athlete from leaping against any applied resistance with maximum effort. If training with maximum effort is inhibited, obtaining a maximum strength gain from the exercise will also be inhibited.		The above animation shows the contribution of the patented VertiMax Hip Trackers. The Hip Trackers mounted under the platform pivot with athletes when they jump off center or move laterally on the platform. This pivoting (tracking) allows the cords to move with the athlete to preserve their balance by better simulating the natural direction of gravity which is straight down! With better balance the athlete can jump with more effort against any resistance they choose and thus better develop strength for improved explosive performance.

Additionally, the following EIGHT TRAINING ADVANTAGES are found on all four models (the V4, V6, V6+, and V8+ Models)

1. The Capability to do Free-Form, Sports-Specific TrainingIn addition to basic moves that can be done on the VertiMax (as shown in the first three photos), VertiMax can be used to replicate required sports moves, such as: catching, blocking, throwing, etc., for maximum transfer.

2. Improved Exercise Balance through Lateral Control Devices.

A built-in tracking system reduces the destabilizing back-to-center (slingshot effect) of conventional trainers by allowing resistance bands to follow the athlete as he moves forward, backwards or diagonally across the training area. The additional stability and balance allows athletes to perform more complex sports-specific movements. The animation to the right demonstrate the function and range of the VertiMax Hip Trackers.

3. Hundreds of Resistance Settings.

Hundreds of resistance levels can be set in a matter of seconds - without changing or adding any components. Resistance bands can be retracted or extracted from the sides of the platform to set varying resistance levels for specific routines or individual athletes. Cam cleats on the platform edge are used to lock the resistance bands in place after each adjustment. A Calibration Chart comes with each VertiMax so athletes may know the how many pounds of resistance are represented by the various 'settings' marks.

4. Free Form Hip Flexor Training.

Left and right hip flexor attachments provide an effective means to increase the strength, speed and stamina of this area. Fast thigh recovery is a critical factor for many athletes (especially, sprinters, skaters, and running backs). With VertiMax, hip flexor use is free-form and not restricted to an exact vertical plane or a fixed radius (like most hip flexor gym equipment). Athletes can replicate low, forward, or cross body moves that are unique to his sport's competitive requirement.

5. The Largest Training Area of Any Platform Trainer.

The standard 'Collegiate' size platform has a 12 sq. ft. exercise area (mat). The larger 'Pro' size platform has a 16 sq. ft. exercise area. Athletes can safely perform one and two step sports-specific movements such as lunges and foot drills.

6. The Safest Landings of any System.

VertiMax implements a two-tiered impact dampening system, including a super Plyo Mat (endorsed by the USA Jump Rope Assoc.), and eight shock absorbers under the platform. The dual impact dampening system is one more example that both performance and safety are important to VertiMax. (The last thing you want is an injury in the training room.)

7. VertiMax Stays Grounded During Use.

There's no need to have two people hold it down or pile dumbbells on top, because: (a). It's heavy enough that it rarely lifts, (b) there are large suction devices on the bottom of each leg to keep it grounded when in use on a hard surface, and (c) if it is used on a carpeted surface (and the suction devices are ineffective) there are weight-plate retaining lock studs on the undersurface of the platform, onto which you can easily attach standard gym weights.

8. It's Portable!

VertiMax arrives completely assembled, with permanently attached side-facing wheels. Move it around the weight room or roll it out on the gym floor. If space is limited, one person can easily tilt it up onto its side, roll it to a closet or storage area, and lean it against a wall where it will only take up six inches of floor space.

In addition to the above training advantages, our advanced models provide additional resistance bands and a multi-vector selection capability for unique sports-specific TOTAL BODY training.

Vertimax is the core device for Speed, Agility, & First Step Quickness at the nation's best sports performance centers