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By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:46:43 +0000

Yes, that is where I attended the seminar at the NSCA. Zig Ziegler who was Motion DNA left the company. It is under a new name but has the same software designer. I just had a meeting with them last week, talking to them about buying a unit. My biggest concern is how the public would look at this. It is a very unqiue tool for sport movment and understanding what your body is doing at that moment. No more seeing what you want to see, but giving you the best feedback avaiable today.

By: JAlbert

JAlbert — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:13:39 +0000

Well the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) has their headquarters there in Colorado Springs and Motion DNA has been an NSCA sponsor. If I remember correctly they are working together at the facility, so maybe more will be coming out on this in the near future.

I didn’t know that they had units for sale.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:18:24 +0000

Yes it was Motion DNa but has changed name. I went to a 3 day seminar in Colorado Springs on the software. Just trying to decide if I want to buy one ?

By: JAlbert

JAlbert — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:00:36 +0000

The only thing I’ve seen that might be close to what you are describing is what Zig Ziegler is doing at Motion DNA. Is this the system you’re talking about? I don’t know too much about it but he stopped through here to gather some data when we were testing HS players. If it (what you’re decribing)really works as described, that would take out quite a bit of guesswork from the instruction process. Just need a competent person to translate the results for the player?

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:50:14 +0000

Thanks for the reply back. Yes that is a simple but affctive way to see results. I have been in contact and have used a 3-D software system which uses 4-12 sensors on the student. It gives a snap line of what the body is doing in any type of movement. I am at a stand till if I should purchase the system. It could be used in all application of the body movement. It gives a detail report using graphs , which are user friendly. Also it gives a suggested workout for you to use. I feel it is next step to take on understanding what the body is really doing in real time. Frame count is around 250 fps. Have you used anything like this in the past? How do you feel about this type of application in sports? Do you think the general public would understand its value? I have a good feeling that the baseball world would be afraid/ not understanding what it could do for them and their players. But I know some would look at it as a great learning tool.

By: JAlbert

JAlbert — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:50:27 +0000

yes, measurment is huge. stay on the right track there. I would like to gather as much more information on measurement and feedback as I can before I am finished with school. Great topic.

The problem with measuring something like rotation on a 2-D program like RVP is that rotation happens in 3-D. If you are training for rotational power, my first (easiest) suggestion would be to try to incorpoate the feedback you are already using...

for example, throw medicine balls for distance, try to measure the speed, or try to get as many contacts/reps in a given period of time.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:31:46 +0000

As someone said if you want to improve something, measure it. On that thought if I could pick your brain a little. What kind of method would you use to measure a rotation pattern ? Would you use video, such as Don Slaughts at 60 frames a second using markers on the lead hip and front shoulder? See if in time that would improve pivioting around the front hip. I know the VertiMax works great on speed, quickness which is a little easier to monitor. Any ideas would be great. I think your site has great information on it and your links.