Project

Grounded running (running without a flight phase) as exercise on prescription in overweight persons

Code
01D32422
Duration
01 November 2022 → 31 October 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Preventive medicine
    • Public health sciences not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Prevention of running-related injuries Obesity and overweight Grounded running
 
Project description

Research into exercise therapies for overweight and obese individuals has shown that high-intense activities with low musculoskeletal load are necessary for an efficient exercise programme. As walking (even at a brisk pace) is inefficient because of its moderate intensity, this project aims to introduce grounded running (a high-intensity running style with low musculoskeletal load) to the clinically relevant population.