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Why do we run? A cross-sectional analysis of motivation profiles and training characteristics in the Garmin-RUNSAFE running health cohort study
Keywords Endurance sports (MeSH) Exercise behaviour (MeSH) Latent profile analysis Physical activity (MeSH) Self-determination theory (MeSH) Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Bechter, B.E. ∙ Dimmock, J.A. ∙ Howard, J.L. ... Student motivation in high school physical education: A latent profile analysis approach J Sport Exerc Psychol. 2018; 40(4):206-216 2. Blacket, C.T. ∙ Arnold, J.B. ∙ Bennett, H. ...
Do “Super Shoes” Really Work? Scientists Urge Caution
Once exclusive to elite marathoners, “super shoes” have rapidly entered everyday running, promising faster times through novel foam, carbon plates, and rocker designs. While research shows they can improve performance, scientists are now questioning whether these same features may alter biomechanics in ways that affect injury risk. Credit: Shutterstock High-tech “super shoes” are no longer just for Olympians, offering measurable performance gains through innovative design.
Super Shoes: Επανάσταση ή παγίδα;
Έντυπη Έκδοση - Τρέχω Τα «σούπερ παπούτσια» υπόσχονται ατομικά ρεκόρ και ανώτερη απόδοση. Μπορεί όμως η τεχνολογία τους να κρύβει κινδύνους για τους δρομείς που τα χρησιμοποιούν; Κάποτε βλέπαμε τα λεγόμενα «σούπερ παπούτσια» μόνο στα πόδια των ελίτ δρομέων στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες και σε άλλες κορυφαίες δρομικές διοργανώσεις, όμως πλέον έχουν μεταφερθεί από τα βάθρα των αγώνων στον δρόμο.
Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster - but at what cost?
Joel Fuller does not work for, consult, or own shares in any company or organisation that would benefit from this article.
Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster - but at what cost?
Once seen only on the feet of elite runners at the Olympics and other premier running events, the so-called “super shoe” has moved from racing podiums to pavements. Today, you’re just about as likely to spot them at a Saturday Parkrun as you are on the world stage. So what are they exactly, how do they work and do they potentially increase injury risk? What are ‘super shoes’?
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