Leg Swinging Out When Running: Causes, Consequences, and Correction Strategies
Leg swinging out during running is typically a compensatory movement caused by underlying muscular imbalances, mobility restrictions, or suboptimal bi...
By Jordan
Category: Running Health
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Supination in Running: Understanding Underpronation, Causes, Injuries, and Management
While natural supination is vital for running propulsion, excessive or prolonged supination, known as underpronation, can hinder shock absorption and ...
By Alex
Heel Striking in Running: Biomechanics, Potential Risks, and Optimizing Your Form
Heel striking in running is not inherently detrimental, but its biomechanics can increase impact forces and injury risk if coupled with poor form like...
By Alex
Overstriding in Running: How to Spot It, Why It Matters, and How to Correct It
Overstriding, characterized by the foot landing too far ahead of the body's center of mass, can be identified through visual signs like foot position ...
By Alex
Running on Rubber Tracks: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Comparisons
Rubberized running tracks are generally easier and more comfortable to run on due to their superior shock absorption, consistent surface, and moderate...
By Jordan
Running Posture: Understanding, Correcting, and Preventing Forward Head Posture
Runners often push their heads forward due to muscle imbalances, fatigue, poor core stability, and habit, which negatively impacts running efficiency,...
By Alex
Running in Humidity: Impacts on Performance, Risks, and Strategies
Humidity significantly impairs running performance and increases physiological strain by hindering sweat evaporation, leading to higher core body temp...
By Jordan
Running with a Crossbody Bag: Risks, Biomechanics, and Safer Alternatives
Running with a crossbody bag is generally not recommended due to potential biomechanical disruptions, increased injury risk, reduced efficiency, and d...
By Hart
Running Footwork: Understanding Foot Strike, Biomechanics, and Improvement Strategies
Optimal running footwork emphasizes efficient, adaptable mechanics that minimize impact forces, maximize propulsion, and reduce injury risk, primarily...
By Jordan
