Jul 07 2025SPORTS
How Running Sticks Affect Your Energy and Foot Power on Hills
Trail runners often use poles, but how they affect energy use and foot strength, especially after a long run, isn't well understood. A recent study looked into this by examining how using poles changes the amount of energy spent moving upward and the force exerted by the feet during uphill walking. The research focused on these aspects both before and after a simulat...
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