New Study about Strength Training
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Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
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Bring on the cardio kings/queens lol.
Dude, I can't remember where else I read a similar study but, it was comparing the speed of a USA Olympic Runner who was quite well built but lightning fast. Partially, thanks to fast-twich muscle fibers activated by LIFTING HEAVY.
Not to mention, explosive sets like weighted jump squat to box. Those are BRUTAL!!!0 -
my running has gotten a lot better-endurance and speed wise- from starting to lift free weights. I definitely believe in weight lifting.0
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but...but...it will make me bulky!
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Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Thank God you linked to the study and not some yahoo article about it. Good work man0 -
Dude, I can't remember where else I read a similar study but, it was comparing the speed of a USA Olympic Runner who was quite well built but lightning fast. Partially, thanks to fast-twich muscle fibers activated by LIFTING HEAVY.
It makes sense though, if you have stronger well built legs you get more thrust/push in each step. Resulting in faster running, definitely a benefit to sprinters.0 -
I was all about cardio until I discovered weight training. All cardio did was make me look fluffy. I now only do sprints for cardio, ran a half marathon in 1 hour 40 minutes with only logging 5 miles as my longest run. Put all those cardio bunnies to shame
I have become a lot faster since heavy lifting 0 -
Dude, I can't remember where else I read a similar study but, it was comparing the speed of a USA Olympic Runner who was quite well built but lightning fast. Partially, thanks to fast-twich muscle fibers activated by LIFTING HEAVY.
It makes sense though, if you have stronger well built legs you get more thrust/push in each step. Resulting in faster running, definitely a benefit to sprinters.
Yes, it makes sense. But people don't use their brains.0 -
Heavy strength training while in a deficit or surplus?Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Or would it make a difference0 -
Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Thank God you linked to the study and not some yahoo article about it. Good work man
^^ QFT0 -
Great study thanks for posting0
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Thanks for the link - just entered the off-season for football. Hoping to use a combo of heavy lifting, explosive lifting and sprint/hill training to improve my performance next season.0
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Glad you all find it useful! 0
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Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Thank God you linked to the study and not some yahoo article about it. Good work man
Right? Linking to real studies= Sexy
Linking to Yahoo or BB.com or whatever the hell= Makes kitten cry.
It's a fact.0 -
Heavy strength training optimizes running and cycling performance, new study shows http://1.usa.gov/16bVP77
Go heavy or go home.
Might be useful for a few people for a reason to get started
Thank God you linked to the study and not some yahoo article about it. Good work man
Right? Linking to real studies= Sexy
Linking to Yahoo or BB.com or whatever the hell= Makes kitten cry.
It's a fact.
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Def like this study. I ran a half marathon last year and felt like my legs were going to come apart! Now I'm currently training for a full marathon and not only am I up to 16 milers, there's no joint pain. The difference? Lifting heavy for 6 months has apparently strengthened and stabilized my legs. Love it!0
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"Strong is the new skinny". I'm 52 years old and just started "boot camp/strength training" 3x a week. Best thing I've ever done for myself + MFP and I think I got the recipe for a healthy life. I also get my protein from plant sources/dairy and there's a lot of it out there! 0
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I'm not a fan of running anyway because I'm big busted and running is really uncomfortable, so I swim instead. To keep bone density and health you need weight bearing exercise. Since swimming isn't a weight bearing exercise I started weight training a few months ago and then started the new rules of weigh lifting for women routine about 2-3 weeks ago. Since starting my legs and arms are already so much stronger that I have shaved huge amounts of time off of my lap times!!!
Loving heavy lifting!!!0
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