The Physics of Proper Running

– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 196 with Matt Minard

Matt Minard’s purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase longevity. 

Matt was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio after earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 from the University of Dayton he moved to Charlotte, NC to complete a year long clinical residency program to specialize in orthopedics. He was then presented the opportunity to open a small outpatient hospital-based physical therapy practice at the Harris YMCA. He spent the next 7 years there, building the program.

When the pandemic hit Matt saw a need for helping people run safer as it was the only form of exercise with gyms closed. 

He is now the small business owner of Human Movement Optimization (HMO), LLC, which encompasses his Learn 2 Run brand and continuing education courses. 

Aside from building his new business and consistently striving to better himself to better help others, Matt loves exercising and spending quality time with his fiance (Alex) and dog (Moxie). You can see what he’s up to on his Learn 2 Run social media platforms and website.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Matt Minard about the physics of proper running.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How you should reverse engineer the mechanics of running to achieve efficient movement.

- Why runners should lean their bodies forward and swing their arms with their legs when they run.

- How running with minimal vertical displacement is ideal, as it reduces strain and stress on the body.

- How running on a treadmill activates different muscles than running on the ground.

- How it’s important to land with your foot beneath your center of mass while walking or running.

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