Analysis

Aquanex+Video synchronizes underwater video and force for a complete analysis of force in an underwater movement. Aquanex can be used for swimming, rowing, or aquatic exercise.

Aquanex force analysis for swimming   Aquanex video and force analysis for swimming

Aquanex sensors measure hand force in swimming.

  

Aquanex software displays synchronized underwater video and force data.

Aquanex has been used to analyze thousands of swimmers and triathletes. It takes less than 10 minutes to test a swimmer on all four strokes. Playback of the video and hand force data shows exactly where a swimmer is taking advantage of his/her strength, and where he/she is losing force or wasting motion.

Aquanex measures forces on human and equipment surfaces during aquatic activities.

  • Aquatic therapy

  • Swimming

  • Rowing

  • Aquatic exercise

Aquanex research has found that even Olympians can move their hands through the water more effectively. Note the loss in force with the left hand and the lack of increase of force in the right hand. Both of these limitations prevent this swimmer from going faster. Carefully targeted instruction followed by periodic retesting can help a swimmer improve technique and swim faster.

 

Aquanex force analysis for swimming technique

 

Aquanex software provides a complete, accurate, and instantaneous analysis of force.

  • Monitor force in real-time

  • Analyze force and time variables

  • Graph force curves and summary data

  • Print performance reports

The Aquanex system consists of sensors, interface, software, and manual.

  • Monitor data from two to eight sensors simultaneously

  • Interface connects to laptop computer on the pool deck

  • Software runs under Windows XP, Vista, and 7

  • Manual explains software installation, operation, and data interpretation

There are four types of sensors for a wide range of human and equipment surfaces.

  • Type A sensors are worn on the hand or foot

  • Type B sensors attach to the upper or lower arm or leg

  • Type C sensors are custom installed on 3D exercise equipment

  • Type D sensors are user installed on hand paddles, fins, and other flat surfaces

 Aquanex hardware and software can be customized for your specific application.