Essays about: "Running Shoes"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Running Shoes.

  1. 1. Is there a benefit of super spikes in long jump performance?

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

    Author : Erik Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Long jump; long jump performance; AFT; super shoes; super spikes; carbon fiber plate; athletics; track field; jump; biomechanics; sprint; speed; force;

    Abstract : Background and aim The pace of development of distance running shoes has been fast-forward since 2016 when Nike introduced their model Nike Zoom Vaporfly, with an imbedded carbon fiber plate and an advanced newly developed Pebax®-foam. The shoe-development has continued to track events, with the introduction of carbon fiber plate in several shoe-models for running and sprint- events. READ MORE

  3. 2. Advanced Footwear Technology, Are Ground Reaction Forces and Lower Extremity Loading Dependent on Shoe Energy Return Characteristics?

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Kalle Torniainen; [2022]
    Keywords : Biomechanics; Running; Advanced FootwearTechnology; Running mechanics; Motion analysis; Biomekanik; Löpmekanik; Rörelseanalys;

    Abstract : In the long distance running community there is currently controversy as a result of the release of Advanced Footwear Technology (AFT) type of shoes. The AFT shoes with performance enhancing mechanical properties are currently used with great success. READ MORE

  4. 3. Individual Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Runners and Advanced Footwear Technology

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

    Author : Sebastian Stattin; [2022]
    Keywords : Advanced Footwear Technology; AFT; Running Mechanics; Anthropometry; Neuromuscular Characteristics; Sports Equipment;

    Abstract : Background: In recent years, sudden improvements in long-distance running performance have been suggested to be due to the latest technological innovations in running footwear. However, inter-individual differences appear to be large in the performance enhancing effect these shoes elicit where some runners experience a decline in performance while others improve substantially. READ MORE

  5. 4. Descriptive differences in physiological and biomechanical parameters between running shoes : a pilot study with a single-subject experimental design

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Alexander Wolthon; [2020]
    Keywords : Running economy; Indirect calorimetry; Footwear; Sham;

    Abstract : Running performance has increased immensely during the last few years, coinciding with multiple shattered world records in relatively short amount of time. Improvements in footwear material and design are likely reasons for this increase in running performance. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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