Balancing Strength and Cardio
Adam emphasizes the importance of balancing strength training with running, particularly for those training for competitive events like the Boston Marathon. He advises against overdoing it, noting that while enjoying exercise is vital, moderation is key to avoid injuries. Programs like Maps Symmetry and Maps 15 are recommended to maintain strength without compromising running performance.In this clip
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Would it be better for me to do a MAPS-type training program while training for the Boston Marathon in April, considering I’m currently running four days a week and trying to get two hour-long full-body lifting sessions in to maintain muscle during this marathon training?
I'm currently just beginning my training for the Boston Marathon in April. As you can imagine, I’ve had to shift from a lifting-focused routine to a running-focused one. I’m currently running four days a week and trying to get two hour-long full-body lifting sessions in. I’d like to maintain muscle during this marathon training. Would it be better for me to do a MAPS-type training program? I've never used any of your programs, but I’ve been listening to your podcasts for some time and I'm super interested in your methods. Thank you for your time!
I have a question about the episode 1639: When It’s Time To Put Away The Scale, Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, & More and the clip Transitioning to Strength. I'm currently just beginning my training for the Boston Marathon in April. As you can imagine, I’ve had to shift from a lifting-focused routine to a running-focused one. I’m currently running four days a week and trying to get two hour-long full-body lifting sessions in. I’d like to maintain muscle during this marathon training. Would it be better for me to do a MAPS-type training program?