Ground Contact Time (GCT) is the duration each foot spends in contact with the ground during walking or running. Shorter, symmetrical GCT typically indicates efficient CPG-driven gait and better running economy.
Key Points
- •Asymmetry — uneven GCT suggests CPG imbalance or compensation
- •Cadence — higher cadence usually shortens GCT
- •Surfaces — uneven terrain and minimalist footwear can recalibrate CPG and GCT
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The CPG article covers cadence hack and sensory override protocols that optimize ground contact time.