The Optimization of the Running Technique using Video Analysis Method

Systematic and continuous monitoring of athletic performance for the purpose of developing incrementally adaptive optimized training solutions is often presented as the future of more efficient training systems. This is a shared view in the specialty literature, with authors such as Lyle J (2005, p. 21) stating that "operational training implies the existence of a continuous monitoring process, not only within a competition but also within the training and preparation". The periodic analysis of key performance parameters with a great effect on performance during a sports contest is a process based on a coherent, self-adaptive and continuously developing system, being the result of a a systemic analysis mechanism that focuses on the analytical evaluation, data collection and analytics, interpreting, and reporting the information obtained as a result of the research. Our approach is to apply and expand on the video analysis method by focusing on certain key questions: how much, how well, how precise but with what costs, with what effort, with what efficiency. Eliminating the "traditional" methods prompt the conclusions that using advanced mechatronic devices render us capable continuous monitoring, recording, and developing comparison solutions that enable concrete interventions on improving the technical execution of various athletic events and more.