WHY WE CHOOSE TO RUN RATHER THAN WALKING QUICKLY. Humans prefer to walk at speeds that minimise the metabolic cost of transport (COT) We spontaneously switch from a walk to a run as speed...
WHY DO PEOPLE JUMP THE WAY THEY DO?During jumping, to maximise the effectiveness of the calf and achilles, a proximal-to-distal sequencing should occur, with hip extension...
WHAT'S THE BENEFIT OF A SPRINGY GAIT?What is the benefit of a springy gait? The characteristic spring or bounce of running is a result of the lower limbs absorbing energy of...