Agility Training Aid

The agility ladder is so versatile, it is the ultimate footwork training device Improve foot quickness, agility, coordination and balance. Vary the position of the ladder to work linear and lateral movements and change of direction drills. Unique slat design allows the ladder slats to be adjusted longer or shorter to accommodate larger or smaller athletes

Preset markings on the ladder represent traditional slat distances. Ladder ends can be securely fastened to weight plates (not included) to keep the ladder in place. Cross slats lie flat to reduce chance of tripping. Slats have foam rubber backing to reduce shifting and sliding. Quick release buckle in the middle of the ladder allows it to be separated into two 15' sections Stores quickly and neatly on stacking pin 30' long, 20 wide with 20 adjustable slats (both ends are fixed). Lightweight and portable Instructions, drills and carry bag included

Here's more on the Agility Ladder Training Aid

Agility Training For Pets Or People?

I have never seen a such a bizarre trend than that of agility training. It appears to, as far as I can see, have started with pets and spread to their owners. The basic idea of agility training is simple. It consists of a bunch of dog agility training equipment to teach your pup all kinds of neat tricks. There are hoops to jump through, poles to weave in and out of, and long tunnels to run through. I guess that a lot of pet owners find dog agility training to be a fun way to exercise their dog, and possibly to teach him or her some new tricks to show off for the neighbors as well.

Living Vicariously

Agility training can come in handy for dog shows. In them, the dogs have to run courses, catch Frisbees, jump over obstacles, and perform all of the other tasks that they practice when using the dog agility training equipment. I think dog shows are a pretty stupid idea - and boring. I don't see why anyone would watch them, or put in the time of them, but I suppose living your shattered dreams vicariously through your dogs is not any stranger than what people usually do. Unlike the more typical pastime of living vicariously through children, it seems to be mostly harmless, so yeah for dog shows.

For What?

But, no two ways about it, the agility training equipment sold for human use just strikes me as bizarre. These people run the same types of courses that their pets do, stepping in and out of rungs of ladders laid on the ground, weaving through various types of obstacles - and for what? It's not like they are doing agility training just for a specific sport. That I could understand. If you play soccer, you practice dribbling the ball. If you play basketball, you practice another form of dribbling the ball.

What does ladder running prepare you for? Professional mine field races? The whole thing strikes me as rather flaky, just another new exercise fad disguised as some kind of new, high performance activity. The only agility training which I plan on undergoing is one that allows me to spot stupid products ahead of time, and stay out of their way. And that's the honest truth.