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Why do we switch from walking to running?
Original Title
Why do we transition from walking to running? Energy cost and lower leg muscle activity before and after gait transition under body weight support
doi:10.7717/peerj.829044%
Moderate Quality
Methodology score · 44/100
Cross Sectional Human
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What’s the bottom line?
When you walk faster, you eventually switch to running — but not because it saves the most energy. Your muscles, especially in your calf and shin, get tired and switch to slower, more efficient fibers to avoid burning out.
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