Vertical oscillation, also known as vertical displacement, refers to the way that your entire body moves up and down when you run. It’s where the running ‘spring in your step’ comes into ...

Overall, these three variables explained 39.4 percent of the individual differences in running economy—and the vast majority of that (27.7 percent) came from vertical oscillation.

If a suspension system was comprised of only springs attached to axles, as the vertical energy would increase, its oscillation would resonate to a more rapid frequency due to the amplitude of the ...

If your injury history indicates you should lower your vertical oscillation, aim for a 2-centimeter reduction. You don’t have to constantly monitor your wearable if you try to make one of these ...