Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

The Purpose of This Review Is Twofold: To Elucidate the Utility of Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes, and Provide the Practitioner With Evidenced-Based Periodization Strategies for Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training in Athletic Populations. Both Low-Intensity Exercise Endurance (Liee) and High-Intensity Exercise Endurance (Hiee) Have Been Shown to Improve as a Result of Maximal, High Force, Low Velocity (Hflv) and Explosive, Low-Force, High-Velocity Strength Training. HFLV Strength Training Is Recommended Initially to Develop a Neuromuscular Base for Endurance Athletes With Limited Strength Training Experience. A Sequenced Approach to Strength Training Involving Phases of Strength-Endurance, Basic Strength, Strength, and Power Will Provide Further Enhancements in Liee and Hiee for High-Level Endurance Athletes.