Zoi – Improve bio-mechanics; reduce injury

Interesting, but it sound like a gimmick. The best way to improve efficiency is by natural feel. When you are going faster but it feels easier, that's a very good sign.

phenomenon wrote:

Interesting, but it sound like a gimmick. The best way to improve efficiency is by natural feel. When you are going faster but it feels easier, that's a very good sign.

Agree. But it sounds like a gimmick for a lot of people to improve efficiency by "natural feel". The majority of people out there have lost their "natural feel" and could use a device to help remind them what it's like.

Not too sure this thing is going to work out, but it looks like it'll collect good data to play with.

Seems that it would be more beneficial for someone coming back from injury, or a rookie / veteran runner looking to start up / start back up.

I read most of it but didn't see why they only have one foot pod. Anyone know? One on each foot would seem much better to describe symmetry.

phenomenon wrote:

Interesting, but it sound like a gimmick. The best way to improve efficiency is by natural feel. When you are going faster but it feels easier, that's a very good sign.

Feel isn't real. It might just feel easier because it is what your used to. Do something your unused to and even if it is more efficient, it might feel harder because your stressing your muscles slightly differently.

That being said this sounds like a junk product. There a lot of products out there (either announced or shipping) but it isn't clear what is useful yet. Personally I like the sounds of

but I have never seen them and have no clue if that info is even remotely useful. There is also another company that makes a pair of shorts which measure muscle tension in the quads and hamstrings. Some day someone will put together some app that helps you modify your technique (i.e. beeps if your over striding, have you CG in the wrong spot when you land,.....) but I don't think we are there yet.

asfad wrote:

Feel isn't real. It might just feel easier because it is what your used to. Do something your unused to and even if it is more efficient, it might feel harder because your stressing your muscles slightly differently.

What?

When I look at our local HS CC team....there are so many kids that over-stride and flail about. If this product can nag novice runners into better form before they develop bad habits, it'll be worth $200.

phenomenon wrote:

Interesting, but it sound like a gimmick. The best way to improve efficiency is by natural feel. When you are going faster but it feels easier, that's a very good sign.

So, you run without a watch and go entirely by feel?

Nice try, hippie.

Feel is subjective, I do not trust on that. I took some time to study this further. It seems, that the company developed earlier a similar gadget for professionals (see testimonials). Now they probably tailored the same for any of us. Maybe some improvements and more features. I'm tech freak and might consider this. The price is very competitive.