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Physiological and biomechanical responses while running with and without a stroller.

J D Smith1, J D Smith, K B Kinser

  • 1Department of Health and Physical Education, Texas A & M University, Kingsville, TX, USA. jsmitaa00@sive.edu

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|October 19, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Running with a jogging stroller increases exercise intensity, indicated by higher heart rate, lactate, ventilation, and RPE. Stroller use does not alter stride length or increase orthopedic injury risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Running with a jogging stroller is common among parents.
  • The biomechanical and physiological effects of stroller running are not fully understood.
  • Previous research has not conclusively determined the impact on exercise intensity and injury risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of pushing a jogging stroller on biomechanical and physiological variables during running.
  • To test the hypothesis that stroller running shortens stride length and increases physiological exercise indices.
  • To assess the potential association between stroller use and orthopedic injury risk.

Main Methods:

  • A repeated measures design was employed with 10 participants (5 males, 5 females).

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  • Participants completed graded exercise tests and two 30-minute field tests on a track: one running without a stroller and one with a stroller at 75% VO2max.
  • Evaluated measures included oxygen consumption (VO2), stride length, heart rate, lactate concentration, ventilation, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were observed in VO2 or stride length between running with and without a stroller.
    • Heart rate, lactate concentration, ventilation, and RPE significantly increased from 10 to 30 minutes while running with the stroller.
    • These physiological indices were significantly higher after 30 minutes of running with the stroller compared to running without it.

    Conclusions:

    • Pushing a jogging stroller elevates exercise intensity but does not alter gait mechanics (stride length).
    • The findings do not support an increased risk of orthopedic injury associated with stroller running.
    • Further research is recommended to examine these effects at lower exercise intensities typical for recreational runners.