![]() ![]() They are lightyears ahead with this kind of thinking.” - Mark Allen, Six-Time Ironman Champion Here is what Mark Allen says about Lumo Run: “Lumo is the only company that is measuring what is going on at the core of the body and utilizing that information to determine every important metric of motion in running. I think their approach is far more actionable than trying to change foot strike, if this is really even possible for most without dealing with the areas of the body, the "core", which I think really determine form and running efficiency. Lumo targets the center of your body, the pelvis and hips the area that is the driving engine of running. Lumo Run does not focus on the formerly oh so popular heel vs mid foot strike or strictly on cadence, the lower portion of the legs as many run form tech companies do. I am cross train lazy, hate the gym, and after 45 years of running have a real need to work on my form, particularly my stiff hips and pelvis. On sale August 1st at Lumo, Lumo Run is the first form and exercise tool I have seen and used that I am actually following. According to Lumo improve the Pillars and you can become a more efficient faster runner with less chance of injury. The system currently measures five run form metrics, Lumo calls them the 5 Pillars of Running Form: pelvic rotation, pelvic drop, cadence, bounce, and brake. Last year it made its entry into the world of smart clothing with Lumo Run.Article by Sam Winebaum, Editor Road Trail Run Lumo Run ($99) from Lumo Body Tech combines a small sensor pod clipped to shorts with a GPS run and coaching app. ![]() The Lumo startup first launched the Lumo Lift, a posture coach and activity tracker two years ago. The device can measure a whole host of metrics including cadence, bounce, ground contact time, braking, pelvic rotation and stride length. Using these metrics, Lumo Run offers run summaries for each run through the Lumo Run app, auditory coaching via headphones during the run, and personalized coaching tips to help the runner improve form for better performance and injury prevention. “Previously, our garment helped to control the sensor placement on the PSI - the optimal location for capturing accurate biomechanics, but after spending the last several weeks iterating on several designs, form factors and tweaking our algorithms, we’re excited to announce that we’ve found a way to accommodate the flexibility of a stand-alone sensor that clips on to the back of any running garment while still maintaining the same level of accuracy in the data captured.” Image source: Lumo Basically, this is the same technology that is embedded in to the waistband of the company’s smart running shorts.Īpparently, transitioning to the standalone sensor was not a straightforward process. The small but powerful sensor is waterproof, machine washable, and lasts up to at least one month on a single charge. The sensor contains 9-axis IMU, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, and a low-energy Bluetooth vibration motor. This standalone sensor, which measures only 25g, clips onto the back of the waistband and works with any pair of running shorts. Lumo Run is a small and discreet sensor that measures and coaches you on your running form to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. ![]()
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