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Humans evolved for distance running - but ancestor 'Lucy' didn't go far or fast

Ancient humans, like Australopithecus afarensis, were capable of running but at significantly slower speeds compared to modern humans, highlighting evolutionary differences.

MLB study: Max velocity, stuff' likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered

Rising pitcher velocities and maximum effort are key factors driving increased injury rates, necessitating analysis of potential rule changes in Major League Baseball.
#athletic-performance

Does Your Running Form Really Matter?

Running form isn't as critical to performance as commonly believed.
Self-optimization occurs naturally with regular running.

Strongman's guy rope' muscles show greatest growth, study finds

Less bulky, slender muscles may be more important than previously thought for heavy lifting, as seen in Eddie Hall's development.

Does Your Running Form Really Matter?

Running form isn't as critical to performance as commonly believed.
Self-optimization occurs naturally with regular running.

Strongman's guy rope' muscles show greatest growth, study finds

Less bulky, slender muscles may be more important than previously thought for heavy lifting, as seen in Eddie Hall's development.
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#physical-activity

Your Body and Brain in Motion Are Where Mind and Matter Meet

Physical activity is essential for health, impacting biochemical and mechanical systems within the body.

How old is too old to run? - Harvard Gazette

Listening to your body's signals is crucial when engaging in physical activities.

Your Body and Brain in Motion Are Where Mind and Matter Meet

Physical activity is essential for health, impacting biochemical and mechanical systems within the body.

How old is too old to run? - Harvard Gazette

Listening to your body's signals is crucial when engaging in physical activities.
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#evolution

How mammals got their stride - Harvard Gazette

The evolution of mammalian posture from sprawled to upright is complex and occurred later than previously believed.

Researchers resurrect long-extinct fossil creature as a robot

Soft robot version of ancient sea creature Pleurocystitid created using paleontology principles.
Replica allows scientists to decode movement and explore biomechanical differences among life forms.

How mammals got their stride - Harvard Gazette

The evolution of mammalian posture from sprawled to upright is complex and occurred later than previously believed.

Researchers resurrect long-extinct fossil creature as a robot

Soft robot version of ancient sea creature Pleurocystitid created using paleontology principles.
Replica allows scientists to decode movement and explore biomechanical differences among life forms.
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#nfl

We know more about quarterbacks' arms than ever. Can NFL teams take advantage?

Josh Allen believes his improved throwing mechanics, guided by biomechanics, have significantly enhanced his accuracy and reduced arm stress.

How Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy and others are resetting the way quarterbacks prepare

CORTX employs biomechanics to enhance quarterback training for better performance.
The 49ers overcame a halftime deficit to achieve victory over the Cowboys.

We know more about quarterbacks' arms than ever. Can NFL teams take advantage?

Josh Allen believes his improved throwing mechanics, guided by biomechanics, have significantly enhanced his accuracy and reduced arm stress.

How Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy and others are resetting the way quarterbacks prepare

CORTX employs biomechanics to enhance quarterback training for better performance.
The 49ers overcame a halftime deficit to achieve victory over the Cowboys.
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Here's Why Birds Look So Goofy When They RunAnd Dinosaurs May Have, Too

Birds utilize 'grounded running' as an efficient locomotion strategy, particularly at certain speeds, demonstrating energy efficiency in their unique gaits.

On human-in-the-loop optimization of human-robot interaction - Nature

Real-world human-robot interactions demand adaptive optimization strategies beyond simulation methods to improve performance and usability.

This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors | TechCrunch

Robotic knee exoskeletons enhance lifting performance while promoting proper lifting form, diverging from traditional back-support exoskeletons.

Meet The Round Little Gymnasts In Your Backyard | Defector

Globular springtails can leap remarkably high for their size, reaching up to 60 times their height and spinning rapidly in the process.

A 55-tooth carbon chainring and 165mm cranks - Tadej Pogacar's 2024 marginal gains

UAE Team Emirates and Tadej Pogačar focus on marginal gains through optimized equipment choices and biomechanics.

Women and trail running - your biomechanics matter

Females often exhibit wider hips leading to variations in knee alignment and gait patterns.
Men tend to have longer strides due to leg length and mechanics.

What we know about Mets' secret lab where pitchers are looking for any edge possible

Smith struggled with mechanics in the previous season, but reverted to his old 'Ferris wheel' style of pitching after realizing a delivery change was not working.
The Mets unveiled a high-tech pitching lab that utilizes motion-sensor technology and cameras to help pitchers improve their biomechanics and fine-tune their pitching skills.

Red Sox Coach Andrew Bailey Details How He Evaluates Pitchers

Andrew Bailey evaluates pitchers using multiple factors such as biomechanics, usage, and pitch-shape.
Bailey focuses on understanding strikeout, watch, and damage to find areas for improvement.

How ancient sea creatures can inform soft robotics

Soft robotics utilizes soft materials to create flexible and safe robots for various applications.
Richard Desatnik and his team are studying ancient animals to learn more about locomotion and apply it to soft robotics.

On's new Cloudspark sneaker is its first designed for women's feet

On has undertaken an ambitious research project to create a line of running shoes customized to women's biomechanics.
The new Cloudspark shoe will be offered in both men's and women's sizes to accommodate the needs of men and transgender men with similar biomechanics to women.
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