What was once though to be just a therapy for pets has now become a people pleaser as well. Meet the Water Walker. This submerged treadmill is the newest exercise machine on the market and could very well improve your running experience, especially for those who have trouble exercising for extended periods of time.
The Water Walker acts just like a normal treadmill, but attached to it is giant tub that covers 75 percent of your body in water. The benefits of working out and running while in the depths of liquid is that it relieves joint pain caused from running. The treadmill reduces your body weight by 80 percent, making longer workouts a breeze. Additionally, the Water Walker will strengthen your muscles as you can get much more creative with your workouts, rather than just stick to the standard “running in place for thirty minutes” routine.
Water Walker is expected to have two core audiences: the elderly, and hardcore athletes recovering from injury. By having lowered body weight in the water, people who frequently suffer from joint and muscle pain, like those over the age of 65, will have a way to keep fit without fighting the pain. Additionally, injured athletes will make a slower swim to recovery with this intense yet lightweight alternative to regular training.
While the official website has no price tag, apparently this aquatic athlete’s dream can cost up to $82,000, so you won’t be seeing it in your local gym anytime soon.
