Align Podcast David Weck: How to Move with Power and Efficiency | EP 464
Oct 5, 2023
Join David Weck, founder of WeckMethod, on Align Podcast as he discusses the world of barefoot shoes, advancements in physical therapy, the power of natural movement patterning, spiral mechanics, foot strength, and the benefits of barefoot shoes. They also touch on flat feet for speed, racial variations in Achilles tendons, fluid movement, natural arc-like movements, core power myths, and the significance of pain.
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Flat Feet Can Boost Sprinting Efficiency
- Flatter feet can be advantageous for speed because they deform less on impact and act like a paddle.
- Higher-arched feet absorb more energy and slow projection off the ground.
Walk Outside-To-Inside For Efficient Gait
- Move from outside to inside through the foot in gait: heel to lateral edge then pronate to big toe.
- Use that pattern to create a figure-eight at the hip for efficient bipedal locomotion.
Spiral Motion Is The Body's Power Multiplier
- Human movement is inherently spiral at many scales, from filaments to organ systems.
- Harnessing rotation increases distance traveled internally in less time, raising power.