【FOCUS IT.] Under Armour x United Arrows, the first collaboration by double UA. Report on the run session to celebrate the launch!

UNDER ARMOUR and UNITED ARROWS have released a capsule collection exclusively for the Japanese market. Under the theme of "SPORTY / LUXE," the collection features 10 models that seamlessly connect the everyday lives of adults with wellness and blend in with their urban, healthy lifestyles.

A launch event was held on August 8 (Thu.) to celebrate this first double "UA" team-up. The Huinamu team also participated in the event, which included a hands-on running experience.

3 points for running fast.

Instructor Shingo Akimoto . He is a former track and field athlete with a personal best of 10.44 seconds in the 100 meters (2008) and 50.12 seconds in the 400 meter hurdles (2006).

Therefore, we would like to introduce some "tips on how to run faster" taught by Shingo Akimoto, a sprint coach who has coached numerous athletes, including J-League players and professional baseball players.

The three important points are as follows

(1) Attitude
(2) Ground contact surface of the foot
(iii) Arm swing

First, let's talk about posture. If the pelvis is tilted forward, the legs will not be able to rise, and propulsion will be weakened. Ideally, the pelvis should be flat, with the hips straining. You can maintain good posture by running as if you were a skewer of grilled chicken stuck in your head, so that the skewer does not break.

Next is where the foot should land. He recommends avoiding heel-to-ground contact. If you land on your heel, it is difficult to transmit power to the ground, and the braking action will put a strain on your knees. This is also the reason why track and field spikes have needles only on the front and why today's running shoes are designed for a natural toe landing. Not only short-distance runners, but also marathoners these days are running without heels.

. the last one is how to swing your arms. What is not good is to swing your shoulders together. Swinging the shoulders causes the body to twist, resulting in an inefficient running style. You can improve your shoulder swing by being aware that your navel is not swinging from the direction of travel. Furthermore, to run faster, swing your arms wide, until your fingertips point up when swinging forward, and until your fingertips point down when pulling back.

Just by being aware of these three points, I had a sense of moving forward with ease and felt that my form had improved considerably, even in a short time.

. 10 types of items that connect everyday life and active scenes.

After the session, the limited-edition collection was tried on. The products include a total of 10 items, 9 apparel models and 1 sneaker model. In basic beige and black, all items are unisex, with the exception of the one-piece dress.

The combination of Under Armour's functionality and UNITED ARROWS' luxurious design makes this a distinctly different product from existing one-mile wear and fitness wear. It can be used not only for everyday wear, but also for light exercise and going to and from the gym, and is recommended for fashionable trainees. The lineup of such activity casual wear is available from the following , and the look isthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please check from