Tag Archives: Strength training

‘Why would I run at a higher cadence’? (a detailed look at stride rate)

‘Why would I run at a higher cadence’? (a detailed look at stride rate)

Cadence (definition): the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement (Dictionary.com) “Walking and running speeds (metres / second) depend on two characteristics: stride length (m/s) and stride rate (strides/s). Running speeds will increase if stride length remains constant and stride time decreases (stride rate increases) or if stride rate remains constant and stride length increases.”…

Putting fun into cross-training with free running and natural movement

Putting fun into cross-training with free running and natural movement

I had intended to call this article “Put the fun back into cross-training” but then I realised it was never that fun in the first place. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, cross-training just means training in a sport or a discipline other than the one you compete in. For a swimmer, running…

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