Hence the rollerskiing season has finished until the 2022 spring, in most countries our winter sports athletes are from – treadmill training and testing is rolling at full steam. In this blog post, we will take a quick look into treadmill training on rollerskis , especially with equipment supplied by Swedish vendor Robdy Innovation The benefits of treadmill rollerski training We recently spoke to the Finnish cross-country national team coach Mikko Virtanen and discussed some topics regarding treadmill training. The Finnish National Team athletes train for example at the Vuokatti Sport training resort and  KIHU – The Research Institute for Olympic Sports in Jyväskylä, Finland. Both these facilities are equipped with Rodbys treadmills. How often do athletes use a treadmill for rollerskiing training or testing ? Treadmills are used for specific training, normally 1-2 times a month, depending on the athlete in question. Some used it more than this, some once or even less. I would say normally the treadmill is used once every 2 or 3 weeks’ time period. Of course, the treadmill can be utilised more when it is very cold (frost) outside or power training related to hard ski track conditions. As an example, treadmills provide excellent and specific sessions for uphill training. Your browser does not support our video.    What are the benefits of using a treadmill in cross-country ski training and related testing? Rollerskiing on a treadmill can provide excellent pinpointed load/stress exercises. The (steepness) angle of the mat can be adjusted to achieve the desired pulse and lactate levels of the athlete. Also, in maximum levels of power training exercises, we can reach up to ultra-fast skiing speed levels. Another clear advantage of treadmill training is that treadmills provide the means for maximum power training, we can clearly follow and monitor the improvement of the athletes’ fitness level. The testing and exercises are made in a laboratory environment – so the conditions are the same for each athlete, compared to if the testing or training would be done outside. Such issues as wind speed and direction, temperature, “new” or “old” snow, etc would affect the final result’s. What wheel speeds are used for treadmill training?  For skating style rollerski training we most frequently use the 0 wheels and the aluminium 610A ski. For classic style rollerskiing we use the 800XC composite model and the Standard SC6 wheels. What is the differences between using composite- or aluminium-framed skis for treadmill training?   Your browser does not support our video.   For classic style skiing we prefer the XC composite-framed skis because when skiing on aluminium-framed models, the skis tend to start bouncing when making the ski kick motion. The XC skis are slightly heavier, and also due to this more stable than the aluminium skis. In skating style skiing the situation is vice versa, the aluminium skis being lighter makes the skiing easier. We do however also train skating style on the composite XC skis. When doing maximum power tests, we do use aluminium skis. Why are Marwe’s rollerskis the best choice for treadmill training? Marwes roller skis are extremely stable, reliable and durable. Above all, Marwes roller skis provide the best possible skiing feeling. Precisely this means that Marwes skis are simply the best for rollerskiing on treadmills. Rodby Innovation in brief Rodby Innovation is a Swedish family company, founded in 1980. Their Innovation development and production plant are situated in Hagby, south of Uppsala. The company is closely affiliated with its parent company Öbergs Svarv & Svets AB and both of the companies are run by brothers Ove and Thomas Öberg. The fiscal year 2021 was successful for Rodby, its turnover being in the range of 1,8 million euros. Apart from selling its products to their domestic markets, the company exports its products all over the Nordic countries, Europe, Hong Kong, The US and China. The RL2700 in action with Joachim Rönneback at Skidstudion in Stockholm In general, treadmills are available in many sizes and types. Related to roller skiing training there are models available separately for classic and skating style skiing. In addition to this, the classic style treadmills can be used for double poling exercises. Treadmills suitable for skating style are wider than mills used for classic style training. RL2700E for Classical style rollerskiing & double poling training The RL2700E x 1000 treadmill is Rodbys largest treadmill, suitable for running, bicycling, wheelchair, and cross-country roller skis. The RL2700E x 1000 treadmill is Rödbys biggest treadmill, Belt length is 270 cm and the width 100 cm. The treadmill belt can be fitted with vulcanised rubber strips of 3 or 8 mm thickness for better ski pole action. The model also offers GPX Track simulation. The RL2700E is quite popular and used in a lot of training facilities. Click the link here to read more abou