Which is more important, step frequency or stride length?

The action mode of running is a series of actions, such as lifting legs, stepping and pedaling, which are completed under the control of nerves.

The training of pace frequency is the training of nervous system, the ultimate action mode and the ability of nerve to control the body. But at the same time, the training of pace frequency is also a long-term training process, which usually takes 3-6 months to form the final training mode. The longer the running time, the more difficult it is to improve the pace frequency. Because of long-term running training, his body has become accustomed to the previous rhythm, and he needs longer training time to disrupt the rhythm and improve the pace frequency again. Simply put, pace training can be regarded as a kind of rhythm training. Leg lifts are at the pace of 180, that is, you have to take three steps every second, which is a stable rhythm.

The training of stride length is actually the training of a person's comprehensive ability, especially the training of leg muscle strength, heart and lung, and even the core. Whether sprinting or long-distance running, black athletes have big strides, and the height of their calves can be equal to their hips. In addition to their innate running talent, they can also see their perfect control of muscles. The improvement of stride depends on the height of pull-ups, which require strong leg strength and physical fitness.

If you want to improve your speed, you really need to practice the pace frequency first, but not because the pace frequency training is simple, but because the pace frequency training is the training of the nervous system, which practices your final action pattern and the ability of nerve to control your body. The training of striding is the training of comprehensive physical ability, especially the training of muscles and strength. Running is an action mode that innervates the muscles around the bones, so following this action mode after practicing the step frequency will also effectively improve the running performance.