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Strength training not only strengthens muscles but also improves running and cycling technique, ensuring optimal posture. As you age, it becomes crucial to counteract muscle loss and maintain overall fitness. Discover how targeted training can help you stay fit and perform at your best for longer.
The article focuses on exercises to strengthen the shoulders, with a special focus on swimmers and triathletes. The explanatory videos included will provide practical demonstrations of targeted exercises to improve shoulder strength and endurance, essential for performance in the water.
Indoor training can be an essential part of an endurance athlete’s training program. In this article, we will explore five effective methods to train key muscles intended for cycling, running and cross-country skiing.
With the arrival of November and December, many endurance athletes are about to take a much-needed and well-deserved rest after a busy season of training and racing. It is essential to allow the body to regenerate without, however, completely compromising the fitness gained in the previous months. We explore alternative training approaches in triathlon and cycling to maintain physical condition during the off-season.
Strength training can improve physical performance through targeted exercises on the muscles. Endurance training is complemented and supplemented by regular strength training, which increases performance levels and reduces the risk of injury. In this article, we examine the benefits of strength training in endurance sports and show you where to find suitable exercises.
Not everyone enjoys indoor training, even though treadmill running has many advantages. Here are 7 reasons to run indoors during the colder months.
Do you love cycling, want more strength in your legs, but don’t feel like lifting weights in the weight room? Then try low cadence for your next bike workout.
Strength training is an excellent complement to endurance sports. Cyclists and triathletes now recognise that it is a fundamental part of training. Here we explain how to set up an effective strength training programme for cyclists and triathletes.
Following the triumph of “functional training” in the fitness scene, the term has once again become a topic of conversation, not least due to the Corona pandemic. But what does “functional training” mean – and what can endurance athletes learn from it?
Everyone needs strength, that’s clear. But should you train strength on machines, with free weights or with your own body weight? Does strength training come before or after running? How long does it take to recover from muscle training? Here is an overview of the different options.