The Sproing machine was created to help runners regain their natural running form and reduce injuries by absorbing impact. It does this through a unique spring system that holds runners from behind, allowing them to land on their mid-foot like real running instead of their heel. This, combined with soft cushioned surfaces that have give, replicates the feeling of running on sand. The founders developed the machine after realizing modern treadmills and shoes disrupted natural movement patterns and caused high injury rates, and wanted to fill the gap between low-impact ellipticals and high-intensity treadmills. Sproing has since been adopted by gyms, physical therapy centers, and professional sports teams as a tool for cardio, training, and rehabilitation

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Sproing returns us to our
natural running form
Long before the invention of treadmills
and the rise of cushioned running
shoes, humans ran without any special
gear or machines. Efficient running is
genetically coded into our bodies, which
includes using gravity assisted falling to
propel us forward, so that we land on
our mid foot. Today’s modern running
machines and over-cushioned running
shoes however, have negatively affected
our natural movements, changing our
form, landing pattern, and overall
technique. The result has been that up
to 80% of all runners suffer running-
related injuries each year.
Sproing was created to help runners
run better, more naturally and with less
injury by promoting natural movement.
Combined with our soft surface this
reduces impact by up to 50%! As in
real running, Sproing’s surface does
not move. Our unique, spring system
holds you from behind so you can “fall”
naturally into your next step without
falling completely causing you to land
on your forefoot rather than your heel.
This replicates, better than any other
machine, the correct landing.
Sproing’s, soft, cushion surfaces are
among its most unique features. As in
real running, the surfaces have ‘give”
creating a controlled instability which
activate more muscles than a hard, flat
surface. Users can select how firm or
soft a surface they want, by choosing
Sproing:
The Natural Way
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between the air surface or the beach
surface, which mimics the feeling of
running on sand.
How we started
As fitness industry veterans, we attended
more than our share of fitness shows over
the last twenty years and saw and tried
almost every product on the market. We
were continually struck by the fact that
there were only five pieces of cardio
equipment (treadmill, bike, stepper,
rower and elliptical). While changes were
made to these pieces year after year, the
changes were small and incremental.
Furthermore as aging athletes ourselves
we couldn’t take the pounding from
running on hard treadmill decks anymore
(and we weren’t even that old).
We felt strongly that there had to be a
better way to run—a way to fill the huge
gap between the low impact elliptical
and high calorie burn of the treadmill.
We loved running on the beach as it
allowed us to run naturally and the soft
sand absorbed the pounding impact. We
began work in our garage to replicate
that feel. Our first prototype was built out
of wood, lawnmower tires and camping
mattresses and from that we worked
diligently to evolve the product to the
highest commercial standards.
The result of our efforts is Sproing
which we introduced to the public in
Spring 2012. Today, Sproing can be
found in dozens of health clubs
across the United States
and in seven foreign
countries including
Gold’s Gym, Bally Totally
Fitness, Lifetime
Fitness, Worlds
Gym, Virgin,
TCA . The foreign countries include
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico,
Singapore, Germany and the UK. Two
NFL teams are already using Sproing
for conditioning and rehab. Sproing
can also be found in dozens of physical
therapy centers across the Midwest.
Sproing is a tool for Cardio, Training and
Rehab
Sproing can be used as a cardio piece,
a training platform for running-based
training or in small group training
sessions. The addition of four strength
pods allows you to do resistance based
strength work without leaving the
Sproing. Just grab hold of the handles
on the rear or lower pods and you can
push or pull in every plane of motion with
resistance. And, thanks to Sproing , you
can move easily and quickly between
cardio, strength, balance and power
movements, making Sproing an ideal
interval trainer. Sproing provides a more
intense workout in less time, without the
impact conventional treadmills, reducing
forces on the foot, ankle, knee, hip, or
lower back.
Some questions we hear often:
Can I reduce my time in the gym
while increasing my cardio efficiency?
Absolutely
Can I do plyometric training?
Yes
Can I run backwards
or do side running
movements? Yes
Can I do lunges on the soft surface to
increase strength, flexibility, and balance?
Of course
I don’t have the space for a Sproing.
Sproing is treadmill sized so it fits into a
cardio line, small studio or rehab center
easily. It also has wheels making it easy
to move.
I can’t run anymore, will I be able to run
again? We have many examples of people
who long ago stopped running due to
wear and tear, current injuries, or simply
age who can run again on Sproing.
Sproing...train hard land soft
To see Sproing in action visit
www.SproingFitness.com or for
additional information call Brett
Schuchat at (305) 807-5559 or e-mail
brett@sproingfitness.com.
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