65 - LEOMO Motion Analysis

What this episode covers

If you're a fan of the show, please support us [https://ei.supercast.tech/]! * 2:00 what is Leomo and what does it do? * 5 IMU (inertial measurement units) collect data from various positions on the athlete and communicate it to a head unit * 10:30 how is LEOMO used in cycling analysis * Bike motion performance indicators (MPIs): torso angle, torso rotation, torso rotation, pelvis angle, pelvis rotation, pelvic rock, leg angular range, foot angular range, foot angular range Q1, and dead spot score.  * Focused on 4 movement principals to be optimized: * Stable centre of mass to anchor power generation from the hips * Unrestricted range of motion around the hips * Efficient transfer of power to the pedals * Pedal stroke smoothness  * 16:30 sample use case for bike fit * Finding optimal saddle position that maximizes stability and maximal leg angular range * 22:15 possible actionable steps with LEOMO data and analysis in hand * More straightforward on the bike than while running  * Still a work in progress with LEOMO providing support for users * 29:00 The LEOMO biomechanic improvement process (for running) * Assess current movement patterns at increasing speeds * Understand what is 'normal' * Monitor for deviations from 'normal' with fatigue or other factors * Adapt training to address deviations if necessary * Notice and address imbalances as they happen * 37:15 use case for running off the bike in multisport * 40:00 in-workout use vs. post-hoc analysis use * LEOMO developing a feature that allows athletes to set desirable ranges for various parameters and monitor within the workout * Good for learning to maintain desired form and intervene when that form is lost * 47:30 use in maintaining aerodynamic position on the bike * 51:45 optimizing cornering * 55:00 the value of contextualizing data All the info on LEOMO can be found on their website [https://www.leomo.io/]. You can also connect with them through social on their Facebook [https://www.leomo.io/https://www.facebook.com/leomolabs] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/leomolabs/?hl=en] pages. Worth checking out too is Adam Hansen's YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F30mWs8hNbnL0rMpLfbIg]for how-to guides.