Cadence (gait)

Cadence (gait)

Cadence in sports involving running is the total number of 'revolutions per minute' (RPM), or number of steps taken within a minute, and is a used as a measure of athletic performance . It is very similar in respect to cadence in cycling, however it is often over-looked in its importance in the sports of Running and Racewalking. This discrepancy may be attributable to other factors of importance in running including stride length, technique, and other elements pertaining to bio-mechanical efficiency. [http://www.triendurance.com/Related.asp?PageID=14&NavID=7]

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