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Episode 75: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Muscle vs Strength Explained
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Summary:
Many endurance athletes avoid strength training because they fear it will make them bulky, slow them down, or interfere with endurance performance. But is that fear actually justified?
In Episode 75 of The Endurance Athlete Journey, Coaches Justin and Katie explore one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: the difference between building muscle and building strength.
They explain how strength training supports endurance performance by improving durability, reducing injury risk, and helping athletes maintain long-term training consistency. The…
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