Weight Training Tips
Weight training for endurance.
Weight training for endurance.
A brief description on weight training for endurance? This type of training is more appropriate for runners and endurance athletes. Power lifters and bodybuilders will want to stay away for this type of training because it can cause a decrease in type 2 muscle fibers resulting in less lean body mass. Because this type of training relies on the aerobic characteristics of type 1 fibers they will be more heavily recruited. There will be hypertrophy of the type 1 fibers but not to the extent the the type 1 fibers will. This is good if you want to increase strength but not gain the mass associated with weight training.
When weight training for endurance the weight or load will be light, rest will be incomplete, and a greater number of reps are required. Follow the exercise prescription below.
Reps: 12 - 20
Sets: 2 - 3 per exercise
Rest: up to 30 seconds, can be done in circuit alternating exercises
Weight: up to 67% of your 1RM
Good luck in you weight training program.
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