Digital Tensiometers High Capacity
Digital Tensiometers
ZTS/ZTA Tensiometer Standard Features
- Best value high capacity tensiometers with capacity up to 1100 lbf (push/pull)
- USB (virtual COM port), RS-232C Tensiometers, Digimatic and analog outputs
- Tensiometers have heavy-duty metal construction
- lbf, kgf, and Newton units are push-button selectable
- Overload alarm, low battery display indicator
- Outstanding display update of 20 times/second
- Tensiometers runs on internal NiMH batteries or AC adapter
- Real time and peak mode (selectable)
- Tare function
- Full set of tensiometers accessories, AC charger/ adapter and carrying case
- Overload capacity 200% F.S.
- Color-coded LED indicators output signal for Go/No Go testing
Land/Water Strength In Swimmers
Strength is an essential physical quality for swimmers in short distances. Sprinters are typically stronger than distance swimmers. They spend more time developing strength on land. This is because sprinters need more strength to swim faster for short distances. Sometimes they spend about 40% of workout time on dryland. Is it enough or too much? Testing of swimmers with tensiometers in land/water strength helps answer these questions.
Tensiometers Testing Methodology
Land/water strength is carried out using tensiometers. Strength is measured in four positions: on dryland in the middle of stroke, in water performing pulling, kicking and full body swimming. On dryland, with the use of tensiometers, the athlete applies a maximum effort during an isometric contraction on a swim bench, while in the water the athlete aims to stretch the maximum length of a rubber cord with all-out efforts during the pull, kick, and swim.
Text and photos provided by Genadijus Sokolovas, Ph.D., Director of Physiology, USA Swimming