Cadence in
sports involving
running is a measure of speed calculated as the total number of full cycles (of both a right and left foot strike) taken within a given period of time, often expressed in steps per minute or cycles per minute. It is used as a measure of athletic performance.
It is similar to
cadence in
cycling. In running and
racewalking, increasing cadence can be beneficial.
In sports such as weightlifting or bodybuilding, ''cadence'' can refer to the speed or time taken to complete a single lift, rather than how many repetitions of a lift are completed.
See also
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Gait
Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Most animals use a variety of gaits, selecting gait based on speed, terrain, the need to maneuver, and energetic efficiency. Di ...
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Running
Sport of athletics terminology
Velocity