Preparing for the epic RUN ICELAND race
RUN ICELAND, a heavy race over 5 consecutive days, where brave participants will embark on a monumental challenge of covering a staggering 110km. Only 50 of the most elite athletes are able to participate in this incredible undertaking. One such athlete is Peter from Mechelen (Belgium) who finished and ranked among legendary trail runners like […]
Dynamic Stability Improvements Through Targeted Cues and Exercises
Dealing with running injuries is a common challenge for both runner and physiotherapist. It’s crucial to address and improve the contributing factors to minimize recurrence rate. In this blog post, we will dive into the running data of a runner who successfully overcame pain in the tibialis posterior muscle and a history of bilateral shin […]
Data & video analysis – Dynamic stability
What do you notice? Take a moment to observe his running gait pattern from a posterior view. Do you notice anything? https://runeasi.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Video-1-1.mp4 What does the data says? If you’ve noticed, the running quality score already indicates a weakness/low score in the symmetry parameter. At Runeasi, we automatically identify any weak links in the running pattern. […]
Maximize transfer of dynamic stability training for running – Part 3
In part 2 we provided isolated and static exercises to improve the strength capacity of the stabilizing muscles, but these should not be the endpoint of your training program. While they can make your body stronger, they don’t make you run more efficiently. The next step should be training intramuscular and intermuscular coordination in faster […]
Maximize transfer of dynamic stability training for running – Part 2
In the first part, we explained the most important determining factors that influence dynamic stability in running. But how can we now improve it? In part 2, we’ll provide you with a training framework that can enhance transfer between exercises and dynamic stability during running. While traditional core exercises are essential components of your training […]
Maximize transfer of dynamic stability training for running – Part 1
Over the past two decades, there has been a growing interest in core training to improve pelvic stability. However, it’s not a straightforward process to get the optimal transfer needed in running technique with the traditional core exercises we know. While these exercises certainly play a fundamental role in your training program, it’s important to […]
Overcome start-to-run obstacles with a hybrid training approach
It’s never too late to start running. At the age of 53, Vera made the decision to take up sports and reached out to Hannes Tollet, owner and personal trainer at Fit on the Move, to help her get started on her fitness journey. Running has been a key component of Vera’s training program, as […]
What makes the elite runners elite? (Part 1)
Do you ever wonder what makes elite runners like Usain Bolt and Eliud Kipchoge so extraordinary? Sure, their physiological qualities play a major role, but it’s also their effortless, smooth-running technique that allows them to break records and achieve historic world performances. In this post, we will compare the running biomechanics data of three elite […]
Carbon fiber plated running shoe vs regular training shoe: Is there a difference?
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, we were introduced to the Nike Vapor Fly – the first carbon-fiber plate shoe. This innovative shoe sparked controversy and marked the start of a new generation of high-performance footwear. Other shoe companies took over 2 years to catch up and create similar designs. So, what sets the Vapor […]
Abolish anterior knee pain in a hockey player – Jason Coldwell (Fysiotrack)
Anterior knee pain is a common issue among hockey players, and it can be difficult to eliminate completely. The recurring nature of this injury can be detrimental to a player’s sports participation and performance, making it essential to root out the underlying cause. In order to address this issue, Sport physio Jason of Fysiotrack (Belgium) […]