June 2008 PMID 18460997

Maximal strength training improves running economy in distance runners.

Oyvind Støren, Jan Helgerud, Eva Maria Støa, Jan Hoff

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across 5 sources since May 2020

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What people are saying

The social discussions frequently highlight the promising effects of strength training on running performance, with phrases like 'improve running economy' and 'results in a 5% increase' reflecting interest in specific outcomes. The tone varies from enthusiastic acknowledgment of benefits to brief queries about how to incorporate strength training into routines, illustrating a general curiosity but limited deep engagement with the detailed methodology or broader implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that maximal strength training leads to improvements in running economy, with several posts citing specific percentage increases and emphasizing benefits beyond just maximal strength gains.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, as participants actively discuss protocols, training frequencies, and potential benefits, indicating curiosity about applying or understanding the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a moderate level of engagement; some discussions reference specific results like 5% or 21.3% increases, but overall many posts are brief reactions or affirmations rather than deep analyses.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the practical implications for training routines, the overall tone suggests these findings are promising but not perceived as revolutionary, thus a moderate impact perception.

Abstract in brief

The study found that 8 weeks of maximal strength training, using halfsquats, significantly improved running economy (RE) and increased time to exhaustion at maximal aerobic speed (MAS) in well-trained distance runners.
These improvements occurred without changes in maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) or body weight, indicating that strength training can enhance running performance through factors like increased force development.
The control group, which continued normal endurance training without added strength exercises, showed no significant changes in any measured parameters.

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Thomas LeBosquet

@lebosquet · X

@BiggestComeback @zbitter Did some prep work. Now 5 x 5 Front Squats. Will transition to 4 x 4 then powa’. Looking for strength-> economy Before was more piecemeal. https://t.co/rBZCvZH4lm

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