ELITE 8
Multi-Vector Training System
The Elite 8 (V8 PLUS) provides a 7th and 8th movable cord and tracking system around the complete perimeter of the training mat.  The Elite 8 training system allows athletes to conduct acceleration training exercises off the platform with up to four resistance cords attached to their body (5th, 6th, 7th and 8th cords).  This provides an unbeatable Off Platform speed training benefits for advanced athletes.

The Elite 8 (V8 PLUS) is an upgrade to the Pro 6 (V6 PLUS). Instead of just a 5th and 6th movable training cord, the Elite 8 has a seventh and eighth cord that can also be attached to the athlete and used for off platform training. As can be seen in this photo there are actually 8 individual resistance bands attached to the athlete while running in place for the specific exercise shown.

There are virtually hundreds of exercises that can be performed on the Elite 8 unit. Each set of topside cords has a different range of resistance levels that can be set allowing coaches to work with an even wider range of athletes. They can quickly rotate large male athletes, female athletes, youth athletes, and even re-hab clients across the platform. All exercises that could be done on the Pro 6 can also be done on the Elite 8.

Training Benefit:
The Elite 8 has all the training benefits of the Pro 6 unit.  Since it has a 7th and 8th movable  resistance cord, it has the additional advantage of creating 80 more resistance vectors than the Pro 6 Unit.  The movable pulley system for the 7th and 8th resistance bands also allow the athletes to conduct speed enhancing training drills off the platform with up to four cords attached to their body.

Number of Resistance Bands and Resistance Settings
The Elite 8 has eight resistance bands - two emerging from the left side of the platform, two emerging from the right side of the platform and four bands routed on the top side of the platform that can be positioned to more than 80 different locations around the mat. The resistance of each of the eight cords can be individually adjusted to suit the user's needs by extracting the cords out of the machine through the resistance adjustment cam cleats.  Resistance settings from 4 to 30 pounds are available.  

Primary On-Platform Exercises:
1) Vertical Jump Training (Quarter Quick or Half Quick) - Many sports-specific explosive exercises can be performed but our "Basic Training Routine" consisting of 'Quarter Quick' and 'Half Quick' explosive jumps will produce immediate and outstanding improvements in an athlete's time out of the blocks, his vertical jump, and  his 40 times! 

2) Hip Flexor Training - This rarely trained muscle group is imperative for improving speed.  VertiMax allows you to isolate and develop the explosive power of this muscle in each leg to optimally improve speed. One set of Hip Flexor Attachments come standard with each Elite 8, and can be used to perform exercises such as running in place, thigh drives, and other sports specific movements which will markedly improve thigh recovery time for sprinters, skaters, running backs, etc.

3) Vertical Jump Training with Arm Loading - Athlete can attach resistance cords to both the waist and the hands for an improved jump training response. The patented VertiMax (Standard 6, Pro 6, Elite 8) unit is the only system available that simultaneously loads the legs and arm swing when vertical jump training.  This capability recognizes the importance of obtaining maximum upward arm velocity at liftoff to achieve break-through new heights in an athlete's vertical jump. This Elite 8 eclipses weight vest training  and standard plyometric training inasmuch as the delts, traps, and spinal erectors also experience controlled loading for strength development while performing naturally sequenced sports movements.  One set of Hand Straps come standard with the Elite 8. In addition to the arm loading during vertical jump training, the photos above show multiple loading applied during the running motion.  Here, the quads, gluts, hip flexor and calves are loaded for superior drive and acceleration (with bands attached to the hips and using the hip flexor attachment - behind the knees).  It's well known that arm swing speed and leg movement are tied together - the faster you move your arms, the faster you can move your legs. This resistive training methodology integrates all major muscle groups to provide the optimal training response for speed and first-step-quickness.

4) Kick Training - Athletes can attach the 5th and 6th resistance cords to their feet and perform kicking drills to improve kicking power and distance. 

5) Volleyball Blocking Training - The athlete may turn around 180 degrees with respect to the photo above and attach bands 5 & 6 to their hands so the resistance bands pull straight down on the hands.  When a volleyball player blocks at the net they can not use a traditional looping arm swing or their hands will strike the net causing a net foul.  The VertiMax Elite 8 allows a blocker to apply resistance to the hands while tucked closely to the body.  Now the blocker can simulate a more natural blocking motion at the net while training the legs and arms to develop more explosive power for higher elevation.   Again the imagination is the limit when you have 6 resistance bands to work with and 44 independent training vectors to select from.

Primary Off-Platform Exercises:  
1) Acceleration Drills - The athlete can attach the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th resistance bands to their hands, feet and waist to conduct acceleration drills up to 20 feet from the platform. See the training video located at www.vertimax.com/video/training_program.wmv

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