ChiRunning Simplified!, Efficient and Injury Free Natural Running Form Technique Video

http://www.eChiFitness.com - video summary of basic ChiRunning ("chee-running", chi running) Principles for an Efficient and Injury Free Running Form/Technique. A natural form of running which cooperates with the forces of nature. The same principles and benefits apply to ChiWalking with slight adjustments in walking technique.


Note ... Comparison Clarification: http://echifitness.com/blog/2011/06/2...

Note also this page with more running physics resource posts:
- http://www.echifitness.com/physics.html

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[amisscontender]

:) hmmmm good question! I would say for me, I live be either feel or principle- but usually I go with my feelings because that's when I get "outside the box".

[echifitness]

True, but would you go with your feelings (or outside the box thinking) if it went against the principles you have decided to live by? A short term or present moment feeling can sometimes fake us out; and result in a long term problem.

[amisscontender]

This is excellent information, that guy complaining about barefoot running needs to understand "we don't all possess the common sense" to already know to run this way. I have just recently picked up barefoot running, and I seem to go back and forth from upright to "chi" running..... Understanding these simple mechanics has been a great insight. Thanks again.

[echifitness]

Thank you for your comment. I agree that the "just take off you shoes and run" advice is short-sighted. It is risky; and it also assumes that the feet can undo years of habit. Greater perception, yes. But do you live by feel or do you live by principle? Or do you live by a combination of feel and principle?

But we all get to answer that for ourselves.

[Daniel Bradshaw]

thank you so much. this is the easyest to undedrstand video online. i really am greatful and will put this to work.

[echifitness]

Thank you Daniel for your comment. Remember it is a practice in creating new habits.

[paenitet7nullum]

i love how he took a simple biological function of the human body and basically acts as if he invented it and gave it a ridiculously annoying name. and then sells it as a product, its good that people are learning to run properly but for some reason this just really pisses me off.

[echifitness]

Lars,

There is nothing in ChiRunning that suggests you lean from the waist. An efficient lean occurs from the ankles as described and shown here. The lean is less than you think and does not result in "accelerate unlimited". Balance is possible with leg/arm motion. There are more blog post resources explaining the approach in this video's description field above.

You are of course entitled to state your opinion and make your own choices as to how you run.

Enjoy.

D.

[Alexandre de Oliveira]

Awesome video! This is actually one of the first times I get in touch with this kind of running concept, and I think it makes perfect sense from a biomechanical point of view. Thanks for sharing the video!

[amisscontender]

If it were outside my principles, I am sure I would have a good reason for going with my feelings. I am a naturally empathic and intuitive person, so compromising my morals really isn't an issue in terms of being short-sighted. Those are just intricacies of my personal self. Not everyone is like me. Anyone who knows me knows I am carefree, yet rigid when it comes to my principles.

[amisscontender]

Yesterday was my first chance to try out this posture- it came very naturally and my stamina was practically doubled! Plus no shin splints. So here is a good example, my principles before were "use every muscle and work as hard as you can for optimal results" but thinking outside the box lead to my learning, which lead to a change in principles. I can always be true to myself, while quietly evolving. I appreciate your responses; reflection and critical thinking are always good in my book.

[x1um312]

I would Join Chi Running class next Month, can't wait,,,,

[Bobdan Dric]

Well...in my stupidity I can clearly say that people just don't know how to run any more...they all heel strike waaay to much, and that's where the babies came from...I mean injuries...but of course we all need someone to sell us something we, as homo sapiens, are ENGINEERED to DO!!!

BAREFOOT running will get the same results as the so called chi-running.

Simple as ABC...

[현준 김]

Runner's World has an article on chi-running. And new scientific studies show chi-running reduces injury. Even doctors are promoting Chi-Running. The main difference is engaging the core, which other forms do not have, hence the name.