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Enhancing Athletic Performance
07:33 - 15:24 (07:50)
The focus on the location of a midfoot strike during running can have a significant impact on athletic performance. Additionally, increasing lower body strength can also improve performance without adding lean muscle mass.
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Learning how to run properly is important and can improve speed.
07:33 - 10:24 (02:50)
Summary
Learning how to run properly is important and can improve speed. It is a skill that can be learned and trained.
ChapterEnhancing Athletic Performance
Episode#238: The Savant of Speed -- Ryan Flaherty
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The study conducted by a research scientist involved 30 Olympic A standard sprinters tested on a force plate treadmill.
10:24 - 11:24 (00:59)
Summary
The study conducted by a research scientist involved 30 Olympic A standard sprinters tested on a force plate treadmill. The research proves mass-specific force is more important than the amount of force or technique sprinters create.
ChapterEnhancing Athletic Performance
Episode#238: The Savant of Speed -- Ryan Flaherty
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to proper mid foot strike is focusing on where the strike occurs - directly under the pelvis or slightly behind, leading to greater running efficiency.
11:24 - 15:24 (04:00)
Summary
The key to proper mid foot strike is focusing on where the strike occurs - directly under the pelvis or slightly behind, leading to greater running efficiency. Increasing lower body strength, without adding lean muscle mass, can also improve running times by improving the lower body strength to mass ratio.