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Read more about the article The Economy of Endurance Sports: Why Efficiency Matters
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The Economy of Endurance Sports: Why Efficiency Matters

What Is Economy in Endurance Sports? Economy is a critical performance metric in endurance sports like triathlon, and running. It represents the energy cost of maintaining a specific exercise intensity. In simple terms, economy measures how efficiently an athlete can perform a task with minimal energy expenditure. The less energy you use at a given output, the more efficient you…

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Read more about the article Building an Effective Strength Program for Endurance Athletes 

Building an Effective Strength Program for Endurance Athletes 

As triathletes we spend a lot of time working many, many reps in one direction;meaning we move straight in the same direction rather than side-to-side like many ball sport athletes. This can lead to weaker stabilizing muscles on our lateral side such as the gluteus medius that supports us in a single leg stance while running. But if you're consistent with your training sessions, then strength training can be a great addition to a well-balanced training program.

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