In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down the best lifting program for endurance athletes and why strength training — especially lifting heavier weights with lower reps — can significantly improve endurance performance.
Many endurance athletes default to high-rep, low-weight strength workouts, assuming that heavy lifting will slow them down or add unnecessary bulk. In reality, properly programmed strength training can make you more powerful, more efficient, and more resilient in your sport.
In this episode, we talk about:
why heavy strength training benefits endurance athletes
how lifting heavier improves muscle recruitment and power
how strength training increases efficiency over long distances
why stronger muscles reduce injury risk
how to balance lifting with running, cycling, or other endurance training
We also discuss how strength training should support your endurance goals — not compete with them — and why your lifting program should look different depending on your sport, training phase, and overall capacity.
If you’re an endurance athlete who wants to improve performance, stay injury-free, and train more efficiently, this episode will help you rethink how strength training fits into your plan.
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