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 My season went really well. I was on the podium 8 times, was second overall on the world cup and was recently named "disabled skier of the year" by ski racing magazine. |
New lower pricing for the Bioharness System. Team system is now available.
Douglas Labs products now available here. Ultra Protein Plus and Pro-PCA Fuel Powders.
Ekho WM-128 heart rate monitor now in stock. Excellent value, great features. 5 year warranty.
New Strapless (no chest strap required) heart rate monitor by Ekho in stock.
New Timex Heart Rate Monitors now in stock. Excellent value.
Major price reduction for most Polar heart rate monitors and accessories. (Effective March 17, 2008)
Oximeters price reduction. Now as low as $99!
Tacx Spring Clearance: Great discounts on selected Tacx trainers while quantities last.
Polar F4M men's model now available here.
Tacx accessories such as trainer tires now in stock.
SALE: 40% off all Rotor Bike Components. Limited quantities.
Check our Forum for the new topic, "NOC" (Nearly Optimal Coaching).
Globus Sport electronic muscle stimulators now available here.
FaCT Testing now available in California. Welcome new FaCT Center "Dietician of the Desert".
FaCT Canada is a distributor of the Zephyr Bioharness. Price of $1995 with free shipping within Canada and USA.
Now, Free Canada Wide Shipping on all Tacx Trainers and Rollers!
New Polar heart rate monitor colours now available for F4, F6 and F11.
Rotor S1 Stem now here: Tested in the 2007 Tour de France by Team Astana, the key to the S1 Stem is the exclusive use of Rotor’s patented DTT design (Double Thread Technology); a double threaded design which eliminates the need for a head on the bolts. Each end of the bolt has a different thread pitch allowing for numerous technological advances not found on any other stem.
Polar announces the launch of the G3 sensor, a compact and lightweight GPS module that talks wirelessly to the RS800 system, enabling speed and distance measurement for a multitude of sports including: cycling, Nordic skiing, in-line skating and kayaking. The addition of the G3 sensor makes the RS800 the most comprehensive planning and analysis tool for athletes who train across multiple disciplines. Compatible with existing RS800's, the G3 sensor will be available as an upgrade purchase or as a complete package with the RS800 system. Incorporating the SIRF-III GPS chipset, the sensor provides excellent coverage, fast time to first fix and optimal power consumption. A single AA battery provides up to 20 hours continual use. Weighing only 80grams (inc. battery) and water resistant to 3 bar, G3 is extremely compact and built to withstand the harshest conditions of even the most extreme adventure sports.
Order yours today.
Polar CS600 Wireless Power Output Sensor Set W.I.N.D. is now available.
FaCT Canada is a distributor for the Cosmed Fitmate, metabolic and fitness assessment system.
Watch for informative postings on our new BlogSpot. Click here to visit the Blog site.
Ed Pavelka Review of Rotor Q-rings in RoadBike Rider.
Agilis lightweight crankset and SABB self aligning BB bearing set is now available.
Polar CS600 advanced cycling computer system is in stock. Check our Polar page for details.
For added Security we have switched our order system to PayPal for real time credit card processing. This will accept all major credit cards or you can use your PayPal account or eChecks. You can also still opt to call in your credit card via our toll free telephone number.
New Tacx websites: www.tacxsatori.com for its newest Satori cycletrainer and www.tacxvr.com which is all about the virtual reality trainers and all their infinite possibilities.
New Polar advanced running computer heart rate monitors RS400/RS800 series are now available.
Great new selection of Fortius Virtual Reality DVD's in stock.
19 year old Marianne Vos riding Q-rings adds Road World Championship to her victories (European U23 and World Cyclocross Champion).
PayPal payment option is now available with your purchases through our shopping cart system.
Available now from FaCT Canada: Impedimed Body Composition Analyzers.
Congratulations SpiroTiger users Geoff Kabush, Seamus McGrath, Mathieu Toulouse on your performace at the Canadian MTN Bike National Championship. 1st, 4th, 5th.
New 54T Aero Q ring is available now.
FaCT Canada Supports Summits of Canada
New Spirotiger Accessories Mask for more comfortable, natural breathing. Filter to block bacterial and viral pathogens. Latex free bags.
Rotor rings claim first road win. The elliptical chainring renaissance continued in Portugal a couple of weeks ago when Sergio Ribero of Team Barbot-Halicon scored the first professional road race win by a rider using Rotor's elliptical Q-rings. Ribero took forst place in stage 1's uphill sprint finish, and followed it up three days later with second in stage 4 to finish second overall in the four-day race.
5 year extended replacement warranty available for Lactate Pro.
Q-Rings performance study by Liberty Team's doctor Alfredo Cordova shows 5% power gain with 9% lower lactate. XTR rings available in May.
Spiropet Spirometer: New product to measure forced lung capacity.
Lactate Pro Clinical Trial published...("The portable lactate meter is a highly accurate tool for monitoring lactate concentrations, and should prove valuable for monitoring metabolic control in patients....)
Barefoot Science Foot strengthening system now available for order on our online order form.
Interview with Ryder Hesjedal on Canadian Cyclist. "...I started with him (Juerg Feldmann) in 1996. I've just come back from a 5 day camp with them. I was posting some good numbers, and we were working every day on different aspects of my training, getting ready for Europe. Juerg doesn't just go on what he learned 15 years ago, he's always updating himself with what's new in Europe."
Geoff Kabush interview in CyclingNews.com: ...Kabush's coach is Juerg Feldmann. "He's originally from Switzerland where he was really involved in speed skating and biathlons," explained Kabush. "It was only when he moved to Canada that he got involved in mountain biking. He has a good background in physiology and we do a lot of scientific training and lactate testing etc and working with a PowerTap. Since the end of '95 has been a slow building process. I'm always learning new things and adding those into the program. He's a great coach. He sets our program and he really teaches us how to implement it well. I've worked with him for so long now that I really understand why we are doing things in a particular way."
Sports Nutrition from Douglas Labs
Douglas Labs Pro-PCA Fuel and Ultra Protein Plus Powders available from FaCT Canada for online order. Pro-PCA Fuel is a sports drink powder designed to meet the nutrient needs during the three phases of the training cycle (pre-exercise, training session and post exercise recovery). Ultra Protein Plus provides a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health.
Zephyr BioHarness
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Monitors heart rate, R-R and ECG trace
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Monitors breathing rate and depth
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Records local skin temperature for trend analysis
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Monitors inclination in degrees from horizontal for posture reporting
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Activity measured in velocity magnitude units over pre-defined epochs for calorific analysis
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Examines acceleration to allow study of loading and perturbation changes
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Fabric-based, dry contacts are non-restrictive and comfortable
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Allows quantitative analysis between subjects, activity, situation and time
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Real time and trend analysis via graphical display
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Wireless connectivity to a PC with range up to 100 m making it ideal for coaches to monitor an athlete from a distance
Lactate Pro Portable Lactate Analyzer
Lactate measurement is used by sport scientists, coaches and athletes to accurately determine Heart Rate training zones, recovery and much more. Lactate is a metabolic product that can be measured by taking a drop of blood at a finger tip the same way diabetics monitor their blood sugar level. The blood lactate level increases with exercise intensity and shows clearly the transition from aerobic to anaerobic activity. Since the measurement is completely individual it gives a precise method for testing and monitoring training intensity and recovery. Lactate measurement is far more precise than the outdated and inaccurate method of using percentages of maximum heart rate to set training zones. Because heart rate is an individual response, heart rate training zones need to be determined by measurement of physiological variables not set by mathematical formulas. The Lactate Pro is the only portable lactate analyzer validated for medical use in the US (clinical trial carried out at the Harvard Children's Hospital in Boston).
We are the exclusive distributor of the Lactate Pro for USA and Canada.
Cosmed Fitmate Pro
Cosmed Fitmate PRO is the smallest laboratory available in the world able to perform fitness assessment and functional evaluation on individuals willing to receive clear and comprehensive feedback concerning their wellness and physical fitness conditions. Highly accurate measurements of Metabolic Rate, VO2, VO2max.
SpiroTiger Respiratory Trainer
Respiratory Endurance Training improves performance and endurance capabilities in sports!
Respiratory muscles fatigue during sports activities. This leads to a decrease in performance. Studies by Prof. U. Boutellier, sports physiologist at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) and the University of Zurich, prove this in a most impressive manner.
The targeted endurance training of the respiratory muscles substantially increases physical endurance, resulting in a relevant increase of functional capacity. This is true both for top athletes as well as popular sports. The Spirotiger is used by Olympians Ryder Hesjedal and Geoff Kabush.
Italian Cross-Country team Spirotiger Gold in 4X10 relay and 50km.
SpiroPet Spirometer
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Spiropet Spirometer is a windmill type spirometer, very simple to use. Measure your forced vital capacity (lung volume) to track changes resulting from your Spirotiger training. Also use it to accurately determine the correct rebreathing bag size you should be able to use with the Spirotiger. Includes 50 disposable plastic mouthpieces. |
Rotor Innovative Cycling Components
SALE: 40-50% off all Rotor Bike Components!
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Rotor Cranks |
Q-Rings |
Agilis Cranksets | SABB BB Shell |
Finger Pulse Oximeters
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OxiSport Finger Pulse Oximeter: OxiSport is a small, cost-effective, yet versatile digital finger pulse oximeter. The compact, self-contained unit simply slips onto the finger and within seconds displays your data. OxiSport fingertip pulse oximeter accurately measures blood oxygen saturation levels and pulse rates for all finger sizes. Compact, user-friendly, portable design and high quality easy-to-read liquid crystal display (LCD) makes this finger pulse oximeter a perfect choice. |
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The SportStat™ (Identical to the Nonin Onyx 9500) is a very small, lightweight, highly accurate finger pulse oximeter that measures blood oxygen saturation (%SpO2) and pulse rate. SportStat can be used by a variety of sports enthusiasts, including mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, bikers, and others interested in measuring blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. It can be used outdoors in many conditions, including high altitudes, at high and low temperatures, and even in the dark. |
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Polar Heart Rate MonitorsToday, Polar is the number one choice among consumers, coaches and personal trainers worldwide. Polar is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise. |
Globus Electronic Muscle Stimulators
Champion athletes worldwide use electronic muscle stimulators to get the winner's advantage! EMS products help athletes excel and achieve their dreams by enhancing athletic performance and physical fitness beyond what is achievable through conventional training alone.
EMS products have a foundation in medical technology and combine a European heritage of design quality with the most recent advances in science and sports medicine. Cleared for sale by the FDA, they are backed by solid clinical research and data proving their effectiveness.
Research Study at the University of Wisconsin published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine shows Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation Training increased abdominal strength by 58% and abdominal endurance increased by 72% over an 8 week period. Here's the bottom line "NMES, as used in the current study, resulted in significant improvements in the muscular strength and endurance of the abdominal region, as well as subject's perceived shape and satisfaction of the midsection."
Barefoot Science Foot Strengthening System
After years of research, Barefoot Science has developed revolutionary new technologies that are based on the principles of rehabilitative medicine to not only rehabilitate the structure, but actually prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
The Barefoot Science Foot Strengthening System works right inside the shoes to safely stimulate and retrain the muscle-firing sequences necessary to align, stabilize, and lock the foot's interlocking bones, prior to heel strike.
Link to Barefoot Science Website for detailed information...
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Tacx TrainersCompete with yourself, in the space of a few square metres. Experience the pleasure of training indoors on one of the Tacx trainers. Those who want to keep in shape will choose a roller, cycletrainer, ergotrainer or virtual reality trainer from Tacx. |
Timex Ironman Monitors
Timex remains the leader in performance sport watches. Fact Canada retails Timex heart rate monitors, speed + distance systems, the Bodylink speed + distance & heart rate system, data recorder and the Datalink sport watches.
The Data Recorder can be added to any system for downloadability of your data to a PC. The Datalink sport watch is the first watch to combine the convenience of a personal organizer with the performance of a full-function time-keeping device.
Powercranks Independent Crank System
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PowerCranks® guarantees any serious athlete improved performance if he/she depends upon leg speed and power in his/her sport. PowerCranks® is the first (and only) device available that actually trains the major hip flexor muscles to become aerobic power machines. |
Impedimed Body Composition Analyzers
Impedimed sets a new standard for Bioimpedance Instruments. Until now single frequency bioimpedance has been limited by the “one algorithm fits all” approach. Single frequency bioimpedance has now come of age with the Imp™ DF50’s three population-specific, peer reviewed algorithms providing greater accuracy over broader population groups. The Imp™ SFB7 is a single channel, tetra polar bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) device that scans 256 frequencies between 4 kHz and 1000 kHz. The device utilises Cole modelling with Hanai mixture theory to determine total body water (TBW), extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF) from impedance data.
FaCT Canada is an authorzied retailer for Ekho. We offer two Ekho models:
The EKHO WMP-68 allows you to check your heart rate as frequently as you’d like without the inconvenience of wearing a transmitter belt (Chest Strap). Your heart rate is displayed each time you press the sensor on your WMP-68.
The EKHO WM-128 is an advanced Calorie counting heart rate monitor designed for Weight Management. Unique only to EKHO Heart Rate Monitors, this Monitor is designed to allow you to enter in how many calories you want to burn during the day and as you work, walk, exercise; you can see how many calories you have left to meet your goal. It also sports a host of other useful heart rate monitor features.
5-Year Warranty – the very best in the industry on both the watch and transmitter.