Training Science Podcast Every Endurance Training Puzzle Piece Under the Sun - With Dr Iñigo Mujika & Paul Laursen
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Dec 27, 2023 Dr Iñigo Mujika and Paul Laursen discuss heat adaptation in 2 weeks, athlete aspects to periodize, and introduce Iñigo's new book on endurance training science and practice.
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Integrating Strength Training
- Integrate strength training into endurance programs for enhanced performance.
- Focus on explosive strength, heavy load strength, and plyometrics, ideally two sessions per week.
Strength Training Mechanisms
- Strength training improves endurance performance mainly through enhanced efficiency, not by impacting VO2 max or mitochondrial density.
- It leads to fiber type conversion, increased muscle tendon stiffness, and greater power output.
Strength Training Experimentation
- For athletes new to concurrent training, experiment with strength training for at least six weeks.
- Start with two sessions weekly, focusing on relevant muscle groups and movement patterns.