Strength For Endurance Podcast

These days we have an abundance of information and ideas available at our finger tips, especially if you use social media channels or Youtube. But often it can be hard to know who to trust and what information is actually relevant to you. In todays episode Kriss discusses this in more detail and explains why developing your own 'information filter' will benefit your training, injury recovery and performance. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Should You Copy Exercises from Social Media? (00:58) Benefits and Risks of Social Media Exercises (03:03) Evaluating the Source and Suitability of Exercises (04:27) Progressions and Individualization in Training (11:08) The Importance of Fundamentals and Consistency (14:46) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

As humans we're creatures of habit. We find something we like, it works and we stick to it. This is great.....until it's not. Plateau hits or improvements stall and we can even find ourselves going backwards. But often we overlook that it might be our approach that needs changing. Today Kriss discusses the signs to look out for - signs it's time for change…..change for the better. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Identifying Key Signs for Program Change (01:39) Lack of Progress and Plateauing (04:23) Dealing with Pain and Reoccurring Injuries (07:11) Boredom and Lack of Motivation (09:26) Adapting to Lifestyle and Goal Changes (12:19) The Importance of Stimulus and Challenge (14:18) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

If you've been listening to this channel for a while now you'll know were big believers in having a individualised approach to your training. So exercises that are showcased as "the best…..the number one exercise…..the only exercise for…." always need be approached with a bit of caution and logic. However there are some strengthexercise that really ARE great for the majority of individuals, and through our 15+ years of coaching here at SFE have been used to test to develop the strength and performance of hundreds of athletes. Listen in as Kriss shares 5 of his favourite, and most utilised exercises he uses when working with clients, give them a go and let us know how you get on. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Best Bang for Your Buck Exercises (02:31) Exercise 1: Lateral Box Step Up (04:52) Exercise 2: Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge (06:28) Exercise 3: Heel Elevated Goblet Squat (09:00) Exercise 4: Kneeling Banded Wood Chop (11:14) Exercise 5: Low Level Plyometric Drill (14:28) Conclusion and Final Tips Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

We've all been there - you've woken up and things don't feel 100%, maybe your calf is niggling, you're feeling exhausted after a big week at work and minimal sleep or you feeling like you're coming down with something. Most of us will have that little voice inside us that say's "Should I train today?" But how do you make the decision whether to pull back or push on through? Listen in as Kriss works through these scenarios. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Dilemma: To Train or Not to Train? (01:30) Understanding Risk vs. Reward in Training (03:22) The Importance of Adjusting Your Training (04:57) Listening to Your Body's Signals (06:56) Adapting Training to Life's Demands (09:00) Consistency Over Intensity (14:04) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Two of the most important elements of training that often get ignored - How you warm up and recover from every training session. These are non-negotiables that'll help to prevent injury, move past injury, improve your skill set and develop power, speed and endurance. But they are often neglected due to being time poor or not fully understanding what the best exercises are. In todays episode Kriss explain how having a short, effective warm up and recovery routine that you can do daily will help to move the needle towards to injury or performance goals (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Overcoming Injuries and Plateaus (02:03) The Importance of Warmup Routines (02:23) Addressing Imbalances and Weaknesses (03:37) Consistency in Warmup and Recovery (06:46) Tailoring Warmup to Individual Needs (09:22) Effective Recovery Strategies (12:04) Integrating Warmup and Recovery into Daily Life (13:04) Final Thoughts and Call to Action Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

For many of us in the endurance community the sports we love to do are central to our lifestyles, they are part of our every day and the thought of an off season can be fairly daunting. Today Kriss looks at why the 'off season' (or period of significant de-load as he likes to call it) is so important, how it can be managed and why it varies from person to person. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Understanding the Off-Season (01:19) Key Considerations for Off-Season Training (02:59) Adjusting Training Intensity and Volume (04:30) Mental and Physical Recovery Strategies (06:25) Planning Your Off-Season (09:35) Embracing the Off-Season (12:35) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

One of the biggest miscinceptions amongst endurance athletes is the notion that you do not need to develop upper body strength for running and cycling performance. Listen in as Kriss dispells this myth and showcases the significant performance gains that can be achieved from being stronger through your upper body. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Importance of Upper Body Strength in Endurance Sports (01:50) Common Misconceptions and the Need for Upper Body Strength (06:55) Practical Exercises to Build Upper Body Strength (09:47) Integrating Upper Body Strength into Your Routine (13:06) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

When rehabilitating an injury, one of the most important variables to be managing is the amount of training you're continuing to do. This variable will literally make or break the success of your recovery, as too little of the necessary work won't create enough stimulus and too much will likely overload you. Listen in as Kriss discusses the balance necessary to optimise rehab, the pysychological toll it can take and the need for accountability during this process. (00:00) Introduction to Training Load Management (00:59) Psychological Aspects and Professional Guidance (01:57) Understanding Your Current Training Load (03:20) Consultation and Personalized Training Plans (05:03) Creating Action Plans and Maintaining Activity (11:46) The Importance of Feedback and Accountability (13:12) Adapting and Progressing Through Injuries (18:02) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

GLP-1 weightloss medication has seen a surge of popularity within the general population over the last few years, and has so far shown success for many individuals seeking weightloss. But the desire for significant weightloss might not be the first thing you think of when working with endurance athletes, runners, cyclists and triathletes. However as our guest today Nicola Marsh explains, her work as a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist has seen a high increase in the number of athletes utilising this drug without understanding the implications and risks it might have. Listen in as Kriss and Nicola discuss this in more detail. (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:40) Meet Nicola: Dietician and Sports Nutritionist (02:11) Exploring GLP-1 Medications (04:07) The Impact of Weight Loss Injections (06:51) Concerns and Consequences of GLP-1 Usage (11:34) The Psychological and Physiological Effects (15:09) Balancing Performance and Health (18:55) The Complexity of Body Image and Weight Management (28:00) Navigating Body Image and Unsolicited Comments (29:26) Challenges in Coaching and Training (31:48) Supporting Clients on Weight Loss Injections (33:40) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (45:55) Health and Weight: Unpacking the Complex Relationship (48:29) Advocating for Holistic Health Support (49:52) Connecting with Nicola Marsh and Upcoming Events Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Zone 2, steady state training is deceptive. If you're someone who wants to run long, you'll know that building your aerobic engine is an essentail part of your training. But what many people don't understand is that they also need to build resilience in their body. And this comes by incorporating qualities like power, speed and intensity into your training. The body builds strength in response to a stimulus, so If you're not applying enough load and force through theres not enough stimilus. This is why we see so many injuries in endurance sport, because often the body doesn't match the engine. Listen in as Kriss explains this in more detail. (00:00) The Biggest Lie in Endurance Training (00:47) The Downregulation Trap (01:40) The Importance of Intensity (02:37) Combating Training Plateaus (03:42) Integrating Strength and Conditioning (05:11) Personalized Training Programs (06:24) The Role of Recovery and Adaptation (12:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: 👉Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide 👉Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ 👉Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle 👉Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia