Analysis shows gait transitions affect oxygen uptake in humans, indicating optimal walking and running patterns.
These results suggest that: (i) the VO2 kinetics during gait transitions reflect the integration of walking- and running-specific VO2 energetic responses, and (ii) gait transitions are accompanied by adjustments in step frequency and length that are consistent with energetically optimal locomotor patterns.
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