The Energy Costs of Downhill Running: from lab to the real world
Explore the energy cost of downhill running and its association with muscular and biomechanical determinants. Using the Trigno Link module to combine EMG, VO2, Accelerometer data and an instrumented treadmill, Dr. Thomas Lapole and Gabriel Idda measured physiological and biomechanical parameters of running to investigate the optimal running slope, identified as -10% to -20%, both in the lab and in the field. By comparing data from controlled environments and real-world conditions, the aim of the study was to uncover insights into the factors that influence running efficiency. The research could significantly enhance our understanding of performance and energy expenditure in downhill running.
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Dr. Thomas Lapole
Associate Professor, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne (France) | Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (LIBM)
Doctor Thomas Lapole was named Vice-Dean of LIBM in 2020, where he conducts his research today. Lapole’s research projects focus on the plasticity of neuromuscular function in response to exercise and rehabilitation strategies. His goal is to improve decision-making knowledge and non-pharmacological rehabilitation protocols through the assessment of therapy modalities, with a strong focus on the field of vibration therapy.
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Gabriel Idda
MSc Student, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne (France) | Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (LIBM)
After graduating high school in 2018, Gabriel Idda began his bachelor’s degree in sports sciences are Jean Monnet University at Saint-Etienne. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the training and optimization of sports performance, where he is working full-time on his project, “What is the ideal slope in downhill running? A laboratory and field study to get insights into biomechanical and physiological determinants of cost of running.”