ChiRunning Simplified!, Efficient and Injury Free Natural Running Technique
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.
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
Really great explanation and video!