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The Effortless Swimming Podcast
#304 : How To Finish Strong And Slow Down Less with RJ Boergers
Oct 26, 2023
RJ Boergers, author of 'Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes', discusses the positive impact of strength training on performance and well-being, misconceptions regarding strength training, importance of mobility, and effective exercises to strengthen obliques and scapular stabilizers in swimmers. Tune in for valuable insights!
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- Strength training enhances performance and prevents injuries in endurance athletes.
- Consistency and targeted exercises are more important than long sessions in strength training for triathletes and swimmers.
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The Importance of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength training is essential for endurance athletes, as it helps prevent injuries and improve performance. RJ Borges, author of 'Finish From, Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes', emphasizes the importance of incorporating strength training into an athlete's routine. He shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of strength training and how it contributed to his own endurance sports career. Borges highlights the misconception that strength training hinders aerobic development and explains that it actually enhances form and mechanics, leading to better performance. He also emphasizes the importance of mobility exercises to maintain optimal muscle lengths and reduce the risk of injuries. Consistency is key, and athletes should focus on planned and purposeful training sessions to target specific muscle groups, improve mobility, and create overload for strength and hypertrophy.
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