Browsing all articles filed under the "Running & Gait" category.
A 'good vertical' in running refers to either explosive vertical jump power for sprinting and agility or optimal vertical oscillation for efficient en...
By Hart
Lateral rocking or sway during running typically indicates biomechanical inefficiencies, most commonly due to weakness in stabilizing muscles like the...
By Jordan
Overstriding in running refers to a gait pattern where the foot lands significantly in front of the body's center of mass, often with the leg relative...
By Hart
Improving vertical oscillation in running primarily involves reducing excessive up-and-down movement to enhance running economy and efficiency by opti...
By Hart
Shuffling while running indicates an inefficient and potentially injury-prone gait caused by limited vertical oscillation, reduced knee drive, insuffi...
By Jordan
You can tell if you're a neutral runner by assessing foot pronation, observing lower limb alignment, analyzing shoe wear patterns, and performing self...
By Jordan
Identifying if you are a heel striker involves observing your foot's initial ground contact through video analysis, listening for distinct sounds, exa...
By Alex
While a heel-first foot strike is common in jogging, it is often not the most biomechanically efficient or joint-friendly, with midfoot or forefoot st...
By Jordan
Running like a samurai, or Nanba running, is an integrated, low-impact gait emphasizing minimal vertical oscillation, same-side arm and leg coordinati...
By Alex
