Is Heel Strike Running Bad for Performance?

Is Heel Strike Running Bad for Performance?

19/03/2020 Bretta Riches 0

High impact running comes at an economical cost. By impact standards, heel strike running is a significantly more force-intensive style of running than forefoot running whereby according to some research, high impact demands more vigorous muscle tuning response to attenuate shock (a process that requires energy). Simply put, high impacts (like in heel strike running) drains energy from the system whereas stark decreases in impact (like in forefoot running) enhances running economy.

Why Heel Strike Running is So Bad for Your Legs

Why Heel Strike Running is So Bad for Your Legs

06/06/2019 Bretta Riches 0

One of the many reasons why heel striking is bad for running is that its the only cause of a painful lower leg condition called chronic compartment exertional compartment sydrnome. This condition is literally cured by landing with a forefoot strike when running!

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