Dear Rick,

I had to drop you a note with some of my observations about SKYZONE. I have the great privilege of working with some of the leading organizations in the world focused on human performance, obesity and wellness including the Olympic Training Center, the National Training Center and the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Because of this I am constantly exposed to new methods of training. When I say your SKYZONE court I was very intrigued; after speaking with George for 5 minutes I was excited; after spending 30 second on the court I was hooked!

I immediately saw the possible applications of the SKYZONE court for much more than competitive sport. George had me start with a series of 5 warm up jumps, I was absolutely blown away to see my heart rate was at 80% of my maximum heart rate! I was then able to easily moderate my intensity by the type of jumps I did. I was able to train with low impact yet still benefit from the positive effects of impact (bone density, strengthen connective tissue). I trained muscular strength, muscular endurance, neuro-muscular coordination and cardio respiratory fitness simultaneously! I was able to use all the major muscle groups together, this is a big deal. You know what the best part was, it was a blast! I was having such a good time I didn't notice how hard I was working and I wouldn't have if I didn't have my heart rate monitor on.

Rick, I want to encourage you to expand the use of this truly innovative way to exercise. The applications are endless, from professional athlete to adaptive application for the disabled. You have touched on something we have lost to a certain degree in our culture, the ability to play.

I look forward to visiting with you some time soon so we can look at some of the energy expenditures of your athletes and so I can get some court time.

Very sincerely, Jose

Jose Maresma-Fois
Exercise Physiologist
Regional Manager Education
Polar USA