www.eChiFitness.com, video summary of ChiRunning (“chee-running”, chi running) Principles for an Efficient and Injury Free Running Technique. A natural form of running which cooperates with the forces of nature. The same principles and benefits apply to ChiWalking with slight adjustments in walking technique.
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@rickbowker In physics a “moment arm” exists when your center of mass gets in front of your feet, resulting in a forward pull. If you choose not to utilize this concept, that is your choice. If you lean too much or from the waist, you will likely create impact with a catch. Note your March 11 blog post shows a picture of 6 elite runners all leaning.
Gravity wants to pull you down not forward, Chi Running is flawed science, the more you lean the greater the impact on your body :[
Good Job on the VIdeo
Thanks all for your comments on the video. Great to hear you have found it useful.
@JuzTooGood Thank you for your question. In many cases it is possible to take shorter, more efficient strides which can reduce resistance to forward momentum – with an indirect result of speed. It is also possible to increase stride length to the rear which can allow a taller ‘gear’ with limited resistance to forward momentum.
i don’t understand. how canu move faster if the strides for each leg is lesser than the longer one. can anyone explain to me thanks
Excellent video!
Basically this is a Powerpoint summary of the book.
Nice intro, but I wished there had been pictures of actual runners using the method.
Very clear explanation! Thank you for posting this. Great work.
HI David, I am in the process of becoming an instructor and Mary L shared this video. Great job! Love it!
Looking forward to becoming part of the Chi family soon!
Great explanation. Simple and effortless…just like Chi Running! Good job.
WOW….this is fanTAStic!! thanks so much David…I appreciate SO MUCH your help in explaining ChiRunning and this video will certainly enhance what I can offer my clients..
Wow, thats an awesome video David!
Really great explanation and video!
Here is a quick summary of a few ChiRunning points:
- Simple principles of anatomy, of physics and of nature applied to your running position and your running motion.
- The result can be a dramatic increase in Energy Efficiency while reducing Stress, Impact and Injury and of course speed.
Basic ChiRunning Elements:
- Aligned Posture
- Midfoot (Fullfoot) Landing
- Subtle Forward Lean
- Knee Bend to allow heels to float up behind you
- Arm Swing to stay balanced