Running Coach Training > Module 7 - Energy Allocation > Flashcards
What is muscle synergy?
the coordinated recruitment of a group of muscles with specific activation balances or specific activation waveforms.
What areas are responsible for consuming the most energy while running?
Supporting body weight, and forward propultion.
Does swinging the arms reduce a runner’s energy cost?
Yes
What aspects likely influence the energy cost of a runner?
Running surface, shoes, and step width