Running Training

Running has numerous benefits, and since running requires no extra equipment, it is a popular aerobic exercise for many. The number of people participating in road races has also increased in recent years. However, with the popularity of running, the number of injuries has also risen. A common injury is runner’s knee, which includes:

 1. Pain in the surrounding ligaments
 2. Pain from patellar cartilage wear
 3. Pain due to muscle imbalance

Whether it's outdoor running or on a treadmill, the lack of proper gait analysis increases the risk of injury and makes it difficult to adjust training plans. The smart running training system utilizes data-driven gait analysis to help understand consumer patterns, such as time, duration, intensity, and posture during running. Trainers and sports management centers can then offer users more precise training plans and health enhancement programs. Additionally, the system provides various virtual running experiences, including 3D, augmented reality, and floating windows, allowing users to explore different running routes or enjoy entertainment while training, making workouts more enjoyable.

Phases of Running Motion

Features of the Running Training System

  • Wearable sensors
  • Compatible with any brand of treadmill equipment
  • Real-time motion tracking
  • Dual visual and audio prompts
  • Instant report generation upon completion of training
  • Data-driven analysis
  • Access reports via mobile phone download
  • Systematic management of exercise records

Software Interface

Analysis Contents of the Running Evaluation Report

Every movement in running involves single-leg support, making stability crucial for runners. Stability directly affects both the power of each step and the risk of injury.

  • Motion Analysis
  • Stance Phase
  • Swing Phase
  • Angle Balance
  • Power Balance


For long-distance runners, the symmetry of lower limb movements is closely related to the incidence of injuries. Runners with a history of lower limb injuries tend to exhibit poorer symmetry during running. For example, after a stress fracture, the injured leg often experiences higher impact loading rates and longer stance phase times during ground contact, leading to reduced symmetry in these mechanical and spatiotemporal parameters between the injured and healthy legs. In addition to injury history, symmetry also varies among runners of different skill levels, and the trend in symmetry changes differently depending on the running speed for runners at various levels.

Case Study

Example:
  • Adult
  • 70 Kg
  • Steps per minute: 180
  • Time: 60 mins
  • Running frequency: 3 times per week
  • Power ratio 55:45

>> 70*(55%-45%)*180*60=75,600 kg
>> 75,600*(365/7*3)=11,826 tons

Potential Risks of Improper Posture:
  • Muscle strain
  • Ankle sprain
  • Runner’s knee
  • Shin splint
  • Stress fracture
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis

Motion Sensor

The user wears motion sensors on the calves of both feet, with a treadmill training platform, and uses the [TEKFIT] interactive training software.

  • Inertial Measurement Unit: Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
  • Obtained Korean KFDA Medical Device Certification
  • Battery Life Can up to 10 hours
  • Wireless Transmission
Motion Sensor

Configuration Instructions

【Hardware】 Motion Sensor

Sensor：
Charging：

DC 5V 230mA


Power Consumption:

20mA


Wireless：

2.4 GHz ISM Band Operation


Communication Distance：

10 m（Indoor）


Axis：

9 DoF


Battery Capacity：

230mAh


Fully Charge：

45 minutes


Discharge Time：

10 hours


Size：

W56.8 x D48 x H16.5 mm


Weight：

24 g


Receiver：
Operating Voltage：

DC5V 40mA


Wireless：

2.4 GHz ISM Band Operation


Communication Distance：

10 m（Indoor）


Size：

W46.6 x D28.5 x H10.2 mm


Weight：

8 g


【Software】 TEKFIT

Minimum Operating Environment：
OS：

Windows 7


CPU：

Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3


RAM：

4 GB


Storage：

1 GB


Resolution：

1920x1080


USB2.0：

USB Port*2