Long-distance runners often hesitate to add strength training, for fear it will make them muscle-bound and heavy. But is that really what happens?
In this episode, we discuss a new study on well-trained long-distance runners, that looked into how adding strength training affected their running economy and performance.
The results? They’re really good! Let’s break them down and discuss how a long-distance runner should strength train.
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This is episode 59 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 58: This Is Your Brain on Strength Training
- Episode 57: The Impact of Cardio Fitness on Strength Gains
- Episode 56: Building Muscle After 40
- Episode 55: How Many Sets per Muscle Group and Workout?
- Episode 54: Results from Maxing out in the Bench Press Every Day
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