Essays about: "Barefoot minimalistic running."

Found 2 essays containing the words Barefoot minimalistic running..

1. 1. Deformation in the Achilles Tendon when Running with Minimalistic Shoes : Review of Speckle Tracking Algorithm

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Matilda Olsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Speckle Tracking; Achilles Tendon; Deformation; Foot Strike Pattern; Minimalistic Shoes;

   Abstract : The main goal of the project was to compare how the Achilles tendon is affected while running with traditional shoes, minimalistic shoes and barefoot. Displacement and strain were calculated both for different shoes and for different foot strike patterns. READ MORE

3. 2. Escaping by running away: The motivations behind minimalistic consumption in the form of barefoot running.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Reema Akhtar; [2013]
   Keywords : Authenticity; Barefoot minimalistic running.; nostalgic; natural; emancipation; reflexive defiant; autonomous; Individual identity; Self-realization; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of the study is to investigate the growing trend in consumers to go back to basic lifestyle and to reveal how different events, meanings, experiences and ideas have a role to play in this change in consumers’ attitude. The paper aims to understand this new rising trend and consumer interest and provide a theoretical explanation of the phenomenon. READ MORE