The present study investigated the eff ects of step frequency manipulation during training on slopes (2 %) on biomechanical parameters at IsoEffi ciency Speed (without increasing the metabolic demand). 24 male marathon runners were randomly allocated to one of 2 training groups for 3 weeks: step frequency manipulation group (SFM, n = 12) and free step frequency group (SFF, n = 12). Lower limb kinematic parameters were measured before and after the 3 weeks training. The SFM group increased step length 4.30 % (p < 0.001), fl ight time 29.48 % (p < 0.001) and decreased contact time 14 % (p < 0.01). These fi ndings coincide with characteristics of better running performances. The SFF group did not elicit such results. The results from the study could help coaches to devise training methods which could improve an athlete’s performance through increasing step length. The method provided may aid faster race times for athletes.
Padulo, J., Degortes, N., Migliaccio, G., Attene, G., Smith, L., Salernitano, G., et al. (2013). Footstep Manipulation during Uphill Running. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 34(3), 244-247 [10.1055/s-0032-1323724].
Footstep Manipulation during Uphill Running
ANNINO, GIUSEPPE;D'OTTAVIO, STEFANO
2013-07-01
Abstract
The present study investigated the eff ects of step frequency manipulation during training on slopes (2 %) on biomechanical parameters at IsoEffi ciency Speed (without increasing the metabolic demand). 24 male marathon runners were randomly allocated to one of 2 training groups for 3 weeks: step frequency manipulation group (SFM, n = 12) and free step frequency group (SFF, n = 12). Lower limb kinematic parameters were measured before and after the 3 weeks training. The SFM group increased step length 4.30 % (p < 0.001), fl ight time 29.48 % (p < 0.001) and decreased contact time 14 % (p < 0.01). These fi ndings coincide with characteristics of better running performances. The SFF group did not elicit such results. The results from the study could help coaches to devise training methods which could improve an athlete’s performance through increasing step length. The method provided may aid faster race times for athletes.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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