Menachem Brodie is one of the leading strength training coaches for cyclists and triathletes. Among other achievements, he has been heavily involved in USA Cycling and educating USAC coaches since 2011, and is the creator of the Training Peaks course "Strength Training for Triathlon Success". In this two-part episode, we dive deep into a number of important aspects triathletes and endurance athletes need to know when it comes to strength training.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Benefits of strength training for triathletes and endurance athletes

-How much strength training should you be doing?

-What should your strength training consist of?

-The importance of assessments in strength training

-How to fit in strength training around swim, bike and run workouts

-Periodisation of strength training over a year or an entire triathlon season

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