Formula Medicine, directed by Dr. Riccardo Cicarelli, helps several Formula 1 drivers (including Robert Kubica and Jarno Trulli) and young motorsport hopefuls to train efficiently to meet the demands of driving a race car at high speeds.
The group have designed FitRace, a physical training simulator that recreates the muscular efforts that a driver faces while driving out on circuit.
The apparatus consists of a seat, a steering wheel and pedals positioned in front of a screen that shows actual on-board footage.
The drivers' helmet is attached to two cables that replicate the forces applied to the head under acceleration, braking and cornering.
The resistance of the steering wheel also varies according to the corners.
FitRace is designed to increase the endurance of the neck muscles as special air pistons control the resistance applied to the cables. The same principle applies to the steering wheel that is loaded according to the corners.
The group have designed FitRace, a physical training simulator that recreates the muscular efforts that a driver faces while driving out on circuit.
The apparatus consists of a seat, a steering wheel and pedals positioned in front of a screen that shows actual on-board footage.
The drivers' helmet is attached to two cables that replicate the forces applied to the head under acceleration, braking and cornering.
The resistance of the steering wheel also varies according to the corners.
FitRace is designed to increase the endurance of the neck muscles as special air pistons control the resistance applied to the cables. The same principle applies to the steering wheel that is loaded according to the corners.