I often hear athletes say "I am lifting more for endurance" or "I am doing an endurance building strength program."  What is lifting for endurance? I assume they mean they are doing high reps with less weight. My question is: "Can you really compare the the 30reps you do in strength training session to the 2000-reps you do in a minute during a 20-minute bike or a run?"  Instead I suggest lifting for maximum strength.  This will make current movements in your endurance training further from your maximum capicity and allow for a greater margin for improvement.  The end result is improved economy.

By Coach Jared

Date modified: 11/2/2004