STRENGTH TRAINING ARTICLES

Strength Training
"First of all, there is "weight room" strength and "sport specific" strength. Just because someone can put up a lot of steel on the leg press does not necessarily mean that they will able to apply more force to the pedals. In terms of its usefulness to each sport, weight room strength is most beneficial to cycling, then swimming, then running..." more

Strength Training Plan
"1. Only lift when you are fully recovered from the previous strength training session. If on Wednesday you are still sore from Monday's session, push it to Thursday or Friday. Accrue the full benefits of strength training by recovering completely between sessions..." more