A training apparatus configured for skating-type sports whereon a user can perform training, exercising, strengthening and conditioning while wearing footgear designed for use in skating-type sports. The training apparatus comprises a pair of interconnected opposed matching elongate platforms extending backward and away from each other preferably at an angle equal to or less than 90.degree.. Each platform is provided with an abrasion-resistant exercise surface assembly configured to slidingly communicate with and to controllably engage and disengage a user's footgear. Each platform is provided with a controllably pivotable and lockable foot stop assembly. The training apparatus is provided with an electronic device configured to measure, monitor, record and report at least one of a user's vital signs and a physical performance criterion associated with skating-type motions and activities. The training apparatus is optionally provided with a vertically adjustable knee brace apparatus.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority from my Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/735,185 filed Nov. 10, 2005 and Ser. No. 60/737,749 filed Nov. 18, 2005, and my International Patent Application No. PCT/CA2006/001237 filed Jul. 27, 2006, currently pending.
