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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Footstep manipulation during uphill running
International Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 34, No. 3, Year 2013
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Description
The present study investigated the effects of step frequency manipulation during training on slopes (2%) on biomechanical parameters at Iso-Efficiency 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), flight time 29.48% (p<0.001) and decreased contact time 14% (p<0.01). These findings 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. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
Authors & Co-Authors
Padulo, Johnny
Italy, Rome
University of Rome
Migliaccio, Gian Mario
Unknown Affiliation
Attene, Giuseppe
Italy, Cagliari
Università Degli Studi Di Cagliari
Salernitano, Gianluca
Italy, Naples
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii
Annino, Giuseppe
Italy, Rome
University of Rome
DʼOttavio, Stefano
Italy, Rome
University of Rome
Statistics
Citations: 19
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1055/s-0032-1323724
ISSN:
14393964
Research Areas
Noncommunicable Diseases
Participants Gender
Male