Am J Phys Anthropol January 1980 PMID 6768300

Bioenergetics and the origin of hominid bipedalism.

P S Rodman, H M McHenry

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Discussions emphasize that human walking is energy-efficient, often describing it as beneficial for endurance rather than speed, as seen in phrases like 'energy efficient' and 'pretty good for endurance contests.' Words like 'challenges previous views' and references to evolutionary benefits suggest users are engaging with the scientific implications and reconsidering what drives bipedalism.

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Most discussions align with the article's assertion that human bipedalism was driven by energy efficiency during walking, with some acknowledging this challenges previous speed-focused views.

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Posts demonstrate strong curiosity about how our movement habits relate to evolutionary advantages, showing a high interest level.

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Participants engage thoughtfully, noting implications for endurance and evolutionary theory, though some offer simple summaries rather than deep analysis.

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The discussions highlight a moderate impact, as users relate the research to common understandings of human physiology and evolution, potentially influencing perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • Human bipedalism is not primarily about reducing energy costs during high-speed running, as humans are less efficient than quadrupedal mammals in that regard.
  • When walking at normal speeds, human bipedalism is as energy-efficient as typical quadrupedal mammals and significantly more efficient than chimpanzee gait.
  • The study suggests that the evolution of bipedalism provided an energetic benefit to our ancestors during the Miocene period, rather than solely for speed or energy conservation in running.

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Ripperoni
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The way we move turns out to be quite energy efficient. Doesn’t lead to the best sprints, but pretty good for endurance contests pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6768300/#:~:....

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Ripperoni
@ripperoni.com · Bluesky

The way we move turns out to be quite energy efficient. Doesn’t lead to the best sprints, but pretty good for endurance contests pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6768300/#:~:....

Sep 24, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share View post →