Scand J Med Sci Sports October 2010 PMID 20840561

Effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes.

P Aagaard, J L Andersen

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Discussions show general agreement on the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes, exemplified by posts supporting heavy weight lifting to improve muscle fibers and performance. Some comments challenge the publication by emphasizing the effectiveness of high-intensity intervals, which adds nuance to the overall tone, indicating a thoughtful engagement with the topic but no overwhelming consensus.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussion participants seem to support or find value in the publication's findings, with some disagreement focusing on alternative methods like high-intensity intervals.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of engagement with the topic, indicated by detailed comments and references to specific studies and protocols.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect active involvement, especially when referencing specific research or personal perspectives on training methods.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the article influences practices and opinions about strength training in endurance sports, though the impact remains moderate due to ongoing debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The combination of strength and endurance training (concurrent S and E) produces mixed results on cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and performance outcomes, with some studies indicating reduced responses and others showing no impairment or even improvements.
  • Limited research has focused on top-level endurance athletes, but available evidence suggests that strength training can improve both short-term (15 min) and long-term (30 min) endurance capacities, especially when using high-volume, heavy-resistance protocols.
  • The improvements in endurance performance are likely due to increases in muscle fiber type IIA, greater maximal muscle strength, faster force development, and better neuromuscular function resulting from strength training.

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Manuel Sola Arjona
@arjona_manu · X

@Alan_Couzens Disagree. Super high intensity intervals have shown lot´s of times to improve all zones. Look this example https://t.co/kLUx3dH4co from @Daniel_Boullosa . Strenght training also has shown the same https://t.co/jPiCuyiywW . But z1-z2 won´t improve your sprint.

Sep 22, 2023 · 42 likes · 2 shares · 6,598 followers View post →
Vinicius Concon Risso
@ConconVinicius · X

Interesting review about the effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes. The basic and high-intensity lifts work great. So why some experts worry about specificity when taking their athletes to the strength room? https://t.co/WXp5Iqw7Pd

Jan 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 95 followers View post →
Dennis Rau
@bikesxbarbells · X

Apr 18, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Dennis Rau
@bikesxbarbells · X

Lifting heavy weights can increase Type IIA muscle fibers in cyclists, improving power output for efforts longer than 45 minutes by up to 7%–without adding muscle or gaining weight. https://t.co/zeqSLPj0T6

Feb 1, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
taka_hirai
@stac_hirai_sub · X

Effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes https://t.co/b8sh6bITmP

Oct 28, 2024 · 7,897 followers View post →
Sune Friis Krarup
@SuneFriisKrarup · X

@MathiasNorsgaar Styrketræning ser ud til at virke for topatleter. Det må jo være dig. Så hold ud

Nov 28, 2022 · 680 followers View post →

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Dennis Rau
@bikesxbarbells · X

Apr 18, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Dennis Rau
@bikesxbarbells · X

Lifting heavy weights can increase Type IIA muscle fibers in cyclists, improving power output for efforts longer than 45 minutes by up to 7%–without adding muscle or gaining weight. https://t.co/zeqSLPj0T6

Feb 1, 2025 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
taka_hirai
@stac_hirai_sub · X

Effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes https://t.co/b8sh6bITmP

Oct 28, 2024 · 7,897 followers View post →
Daniel Godeassi
@dangodeassi · X

RT @arjona_manu: @Alan_Couzens Disagree. Super high intensity intervals have shown lot´s of times to improve all zones. Look this example h…

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 201 followers View post →
Javier Hernández
@JAVIDELANITA · X

RT @arjona_manu: @Alan_Couzens Disagree. Super high intensity intervals have shown lot´s of times to improve all zones. Look this example h…

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 138 followers View post →
Manuel Sola Arjona
@arjona_manu · X

@Alan_Couzens Disagree. Super high intensity intervals have shown lot´s of times to improve all zones. Look this example https://t.co/kLUx3dH4co from @Daniel_Boullosa . Strenght training also has shown the same https://t.co/jPiCuyiywW . But z1-z2 won´t improve your sprint.

Sep 22, 2023 · 42 likes · 2 shares · 6,598 followers View post →
Sune Friis Krarup
@SuneFriisKrarup · X

@MathiasNorsgaar Styrketræning ser ud til at virke for topatleter. Det må jo være dig. Så hold ud

Nov 28, 2022 · 680 followers View post →
Jhonny Diaz
@Jhonny_Diaz_ · X

RT @ConconVinicius: Interesting review about the effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes. The ba…

Jan 13, 2020 · 1 share · 647 followers View post →
Vinicius Concon Risso
@ConconVinicius · X

Interesting review about the effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes. The basic and high-intensity lifts work great. So why some experts worry about specificity when taking their athletes to the strength room? https://t.co/WXp5Iqw7Pd

Jan 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 95 followers View post →