The resistance bar is located at the bottom of the screen and allows direct control of the loads, mode, gear and speed limits
of the 1080 machine. The bar is only visible when a machine is connected to the software.
To change any of the settings simply press the corresponding setting whereupon a new page opens up
where you can adjust the setting. It is possible to change settings while using the machine for training,
but be careful not to change resistance too quickly
The ability to fully control Resisted and Assisted load and speed-limit independently creates many
possibilities to tailor exercises for a wide range of needs. This includes, but is not limited to: normal
weight, assisted overload, isokinetic and high velocity training.
Loads
There are two loads that can be controlled: Resisted and Assisted load, sometimes
also called Concentric and Eccentric loads
The Resisted (Concentric) load is the resistance provided when the line is pulled out from the machine.
Assisted (Eccentric) is the load at which the machine will pull the line back towards the machine. The default
assisted load is equal to the selected resisted load.
See Loads for more details.
Variable Load
Variable load is a function of the 1080 sprint that allows the resisted load of the machine to vary
based on the current speed.
See Variable Load for more details.
Mode
The machine has three different resistance modes:
- No Flying Weight (NFW) - General purpose mode that works on both
- Isotonic -
- Normal - Attempts to emulate the feeling of normal physical weights.
See Resistance Modes for more details.
Speed Limits
The speed limit settings control how fast the line is allowed to move. Just like the load settings, the two directions
can be controlled independently:
- Resisted (concentric) speed limit - controls how fast the line is pulled towards the machine
- Assisted (eccentric) speed limit - controls how fast the line is allowed to be pulled out.
See Speed Limits for more details.