Ep 4: Elasticity, Rebound and the Spring in Your Step

A Maasai jumper, exemplifying beautifully the amount of energy the elastic body can store and then, importantly, release. — A Maasai jumper, exemplifying beautifully the amount of energy the elastic body can store and then, importantly, *release*.

EP 4: ELASTICITY, REBOUND and a SPRING IN YOUR STEP

This week is an in-between-isode,* taking a pause from interviews to bring you this news flash: you know that feeling when your step is light and springy, and other times when you feel like a sack of bricks? It's not in your head. Today, we take a quick peek at the anatomy and physiology of fascia, collagen, stored energy and what that could mean for your running, walking, and stylish footwear.

*Thanks, Tim Ferris.

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SHOW NOTES

The academic article on the elastic capacity of the Achilles tendon in walking.

Anatomy Trains, a great intro to fascia and way, way more, by Tom Myers.

Fascial Fitness, a recent-ish article also by Tom Myers, covering this concept and more.