Strength Training Insights
Alyssa emphasizes the importance of strength training for runners, debunking myths about muscle bulkiness. She highlights the benefits of balancing strength and cardio for optimal health and performance. Elisabeth challenges the misconception that runners only need hill training, advocating for a holistic approach to strength training in running.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s4/e18 Your Hybrid Training Crash Course with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD (@doclyssfitness)
Related Questions
How would you explain to a person who suddenly starts running a lot in hopes of getting in shape fast that he would benefit from emphasizing resistance training or swapping out running for traditional strength training if his main goal is body composition change and fat loss? He has also complained about some recent small nagging aches and pains in the feet and muscle soreness from all the running. This question is based on the episode "How To Get The Most Value Out Of All Your Exercises To Build Muscle Long Term | Mind Pump 2143" and the clip "Running and Skill." It is also based on episode 111, "How to look better naked by losing fat without counting calories with Sal Di Stefano," and the clip "Cardio Misconceptions."
What do trainers say about the relationship between cardio and muscle gain?