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Compared to traditional spikes, runners in super spikes enjoyed about a 2% increase in running economy, which could translate into a 1%-1.5% improvement in times, said co-author Geoff Burns, U-M ...

Athletes, especially those at the top, will stop at nothing to improve their performance. Powerlifters use lifting belts to stabilize their spines and some even go as far as to sniff smelling salts ...

Lacing up your spikes before a race or tough workout brings a surge of anticipation and excitement—your body instinctively ...

New research published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) ...

Every Olympics season features many competitors—and facilities—adopting new technology to potentially boost performance and provide more tailored support for the athletes And since 2016, an increasing ...

Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running ...