Why Use Ultraslide

The Ultraslide® provides a highly-effective, challenging, and fun aerobic workout. Because it is one of the only products available that allows you to move laterally, it will train your muscles in an entirely new way. Lateral movement engages muscles that are not usually used in daily activity and exercise. Most fitness activities such as walking, running, and cycling train your muscles in a forward and backward or up and down motion. However, many of the most popular recreational activities, such as basketball, skating, skiing, soccer, and tennis require us to move in a side-to-side motion. Using the Ultraslide can enhance skills and movement efficiency for these and many other sports. The Ultraslide develops and conditions those muscles of the legs and hips that make lateral motion possible.

Moreover, sliding on the Ultraslide is extremely low-impact and provides what is known as  a “closed-chain exercise.” This means that the foot is always in contact with the ground while performing sliding movements. Many sports medicine experts believe that closed chain exercises are healthiest for the joints. Using the Ultraslide conditions not only the major muscle groups of the lower body, but also the connective tissue between the knees, hips and ankles. This helps reduce the risk of injury to those joints during recreational activities.  Furthermore, sliding on the Ultraslide greatly enhances lateral agility and balance.

The Ultraslide targets and tones the legs and gluteal muscles, as well as the hard-to-reach areas of the inner and outer thighs. These represent the largest muscles in your body so an additional benefit to the Ultraslide is that the caloric burn is intense. Sliding on the Ultraslide is also a fantastic core-stabilizing workout, effectively strengthening abdominal, oblique, and lower back muscles. You can even work your upper body on the Ultraslide! Put the Slide Slippers on your hands to perform a variety of challenging upper body exercises!

All UItraslide boards feature a solid base and adjustable hardwood bumpers. They are entirely handmade in our suburban-Chicago facility and most of our high-quality components come from within 50 miles of us, which means we’re supporting local businesses and keeping our carbon footprint small. No matter which Ultraslide you choose you will be guaranteed a product that is extremely durable, highly-effective, and sustainably-made. You’ll love using the Ultraslide and feel great about owning it!