The research
Built on data. Tested by scientists.
Roket Gear wasn't built on guesswork. Independent testing at the University of Calgary Human Performance Lab measured how athletes moved with added load, helping confirm that the gear delivers real resistance without compromising natural movement.
The question
Can you add real load without changing how an athlete moves?
For training to transfer to performance, the movement under load has to match the movement on game day. That's why we tested Roket Gear under lab conditions, to see whether athletes could train with added resistance while maintaining their natural movement patterns.
The methodology
How the testing was run
Where
The University of Calgary Human Performance Lab, a research facility recognized internationally for biomechanics and sports performance science.
What was measured
Game-like lower-body movements used in hockey and soccer, with loads ranging from 0 to 5 lb per leg.
What we looked for
Speed retention, movement patterns, and lower-leg mechanics, knee and hip angles in particular, to see if added load altered natural movement.
The results
Added load. Unchanged movement.
- Players maintained their speed while training with added load.
- Natural movement patterns stayed relatively unchanged.
- Lower-leg mechanics, including knee and hip angles, were not altered.
What it means
Real resistance. Natural movement.
Roket Gear lets you add resistance to real sport-specific movement without teaching your body bad habits. Your stride, cuts, turns, and explosive movements stay natural, while your muscles work harder through the same patterns you rely on in the game.
Study reference
Where the data comes from
- University of Calgary Human Performance Lab Independent biomechanics testing of Roket Gear weighted shell technology during game-like lower-body movements used in hockey and soccer, with loads ranging from 0 to 5 lb per leg.
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Backed by science. Built for athletes.
The principle is simple: same movement, more load. The science backs it. Roket Gear delivers it.
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