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Scand J Med Sci Sports August 2014 PMID 23914932

Optimizing strength training for running and cycling endurance performance: A review.

B R Rønnestad, I Mujika

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Several discussions highlight the scientific basis of the publication, with phrases like 'clear science & specific recommendations' and 'performance gains include delayed activation of energy taxing type II fibers.' The tone varies from supportive to slightly skeptical, but the dominant view emphasizes the importance of integrating strength training into endurance routines for better performance.

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Most posts support the idea that strength training is beneficial for endurance athletes, as seen in comments like 'runners can and should lift weights' and 'heavy weights probably better.'

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Posts show a high level of curiosity and relevance, with multiple references to scientific studies, videos, and detailed discussions on strength training techniques.

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The overall tone suggests that users see this publication as influential, promoting evidence-based practices and challenging existing myths, which could influence training approaches.

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  • Combining endurance training with heavy or explosive strength training enhances running and cycling efficiency, with heavy strength training being particularly beneficial for cycling economy.
  • The integration of strength training can lead to increases in running speed, power output at VO2max, and time to exhaustion, showing potential overall performance improvements.
  • The mechanisms behind these improvements include delayed activation of less efficient muscle fibers, enhanced neuromuscular efficiency, fiber type transformation, and increased musculotendinous stiffness.]
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たたみす
@tatamis_cycle · X

天啓を得た。 最高の動画だ。 https://t.co/KnIE1A7dKL

Apr 2, 2025 · 31 likes · 1 share · 1,922 followers View post →
Opnchan@クソコーチ
@opnchan_itoc · X

筋トレにより筋力だけでなくRFD(力の立ち上がり速度 = 素早く力を発揮する能力)が強化され、ペダリング一回あたりに必要な相対筋力・筋収縮の時間が減り、活動筋への血流量が増えることで疲労耐性が向上する まだ研究段階とはいえ、この考え方は個人的にはとても好きです。 https://t.co/JZJytG60AD

Dec 26, 2024 · 28 likes · 1 share · 1,384 followers View post →
د. محــمد الرويـلي
@DrAlrwaily · X

لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين المقاومة (بالأوزان الثقيلة) لبرنامج الجري أو الدراجة الهوائية زادت سرعتهم والمسافة التي قطعوها مقارنة بغيرهم

Apr 12, 2023 · 14 likes · 7 shares · 22,860 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

Besides general advice, such as ease into your training, I advise runners to lift weights 2-3x per week. A nice (older) paper: https://t.co/ud3izilrWy While we don’t know how to prevent injuries, strength training may enhance variables associated w/ performance

Jul 30, 2022 · 12 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
Michele Zanini
@MicZanini · X

@JeroenSwart @Pelotrain These recommendations are from 10+ years ago. I’m quite surprised there is still such a skepticism to implement (proper) strength training in endurance sports. https://t.co/PcohxTaPTX

Jul 14, 2025 · 12 likes · 1,157 followers View post →
Max Paquette, PhD, FACSM
@BiomechMax · X

@Joetenderloin @Manni_O https://t.co/EEPwhzPQ4a https://t.co/BAzLtEbWXu https://t.co/COzSWq11sK https://t.co/UW8cL7AxGZ https://t.co/p8rFlZnjRO

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Michele Zanini
@MicZanini · X

@JeroenSwart @Pelotrain These recommendations are from 10+ years ago. I’m quite surprised there is still such a skepticism to implement (proper) strength training in endurance sports. https://t.co/PcohxTaPTX

Jul 14, 2025 · 12 likes · 1,157 followers View post →
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RT @tatamis_cycle: 天啓を得た。 最高の動画だ。 https://t.co/KnIE1A7dKL

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たたみす
@tatamis_cycle · X

天啓を得た。 最高の動画だ。 https://t.co/KnIE1A7dKL

Apr 2, 2025 · 31 likes · 1 share · 1,922 followers View post →
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Milan SanRemo 2025, Testosterone! "Best cycling offer"? MVDP(knows limitations) https://t.co/rmO4asND7n https://t.co/JhK7ms4iI6 Fair play, no full-gas after crash (or pee) https://t.co/VJPwqwLhaP Norway https://t.co/odFHaJqVes USA https://t.co/aw9szcMeRs https://t.co/RkgDoszKI1 https://t.co/29lP0LoAsg

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@realtautology · X

FTP Doesn't Matter. This Does https://t.co/moJ0EUcNB4 來自 @YouTube

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ス・ネ雄
@suneolife · X

@nobu_zwiftjp この動画ですかね？

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自称頭文字T
@taoyama555 · X

forget FTP いい言葉だ。笑 https://t.co/Ntrrmq6FFJ

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FTP Doesn't Matter. This Does https://t.co/b8zRX1qoJy via @YouTube

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ちだんだ(GBtL)
@Chidanda1983 · X

RT @opnchan_itoc: 筋トレにより筋力だけでなくRFD(力の立ち上がり速度 = 素早く力を発揮する能力)が強化され、ペダリング一回あたりに必要な相対筋力・筋収縮の時間が減り、活動筋への血流量が増えることで疲労耐性が向上する まだ研究段階とはいえ、この考え方は個人的…

Dec 26, 2024 · 1 share · 293 followers View post →
Opnchan@クソコーチ
@opnchan_itoc · X

筋トレにより筋力だけでなくRFD(力の立ち上がり速度 = 素早く力を発揮する能力)が強化され、ペダリング一回あたりに必要な相対筋力・筋収縮の時間が減り、活動筋への血流量が増えることで疲労耐性が向上する まだ研究段階とはいえ、この考え方は個人的にはとても好きです。 https://t.co/JZJytG60AD

Dec 26, 2024 · 28 likes · 1 share · 1,384 followers View post →
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@PT_othman · X

RT @DrAlrwaily: لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين…

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RT @DrAlrwaily: لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين…

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Maha A.AL-Qahtani
@Almaha1117 · X

RT @DrAlrwaily: لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين…

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RT @DrAlrwaily: لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين…

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@khalodi_alghamd · X

RT @DrAlrwaily: لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين…

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د. محــمد الرويـلي
@DrAlrwaily · X

لتعزيز لياقتك البدنية امزج بين تمارين القدرة وتمارين المقاومة حيث تشير الدراسات أن العدائين والدراجين الذين أضافوا تمارين المقاومة (بالأوزان الثقيلة) لبرنامج الجري أو الدراجة الهوائية زادت سرعتهم والمسافة التي قطعوها مقارنة بغيرهم

Apr 12, 2023 · 14 likes · 7 shares · 22,860 followers View post →
skeeter
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@0xfbifemboy https://t.co/TdGkAQFm1P

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Tim Suchomel
@DrTSuchomel · X

Some great work on strength training with endurance athletes by @inigomujika_en and colleagues: https://t.co/GXQ7ekUQHi https://t.co/qlLneazIvI https://t.co/Apudn12YBQ https://t.co/q9CjUMpPrt #2022ETSUCC

Nov 4, 2022 · 6 likes · 8,352 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

Besides general advice, such as ease into your training, I advise runners to lift weights 2-3x per week. A nice (older) paper: https://t.co/ud3izilrWy While we don’t know how to prevent injuries, strength training may enhance variables associated w/ performance

Jul 30, 2022 · 12 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
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Does Weight Lifting Make You Faster? What Cyclists Should Do in the Gym https://t.co/rQA7OoDwt4 via @YouTube

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@alvarols25 · X

Objetivo: informar sobre el efecto de combinar el entrenamiento de resistencia con el entrenamiento de fuerza pesado o explosivo en el rendimiento de resistencia en corredores y ciclistas entrenados en resistencia. @umh1617 https://t.co/bUFp1gOcoZ

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@abigail_lue · X

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Chris Napier PT, PhD
@runnerphysio · X

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Max Paquette, PhD, FACSM
@BiomechMax · X

@Joetenderloin @Manni_O https://t.co/EEPwhzPQ4a https://t.co/BAzLtEbWXu https://t.co/COzSWq11sK https://t.co/UW8cL7AxGZ https://t.co/p8rFlZnjRO

Jan 19, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 6,291 followers View post →
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RT @bernardo_0311: Optimizing strength training for running and cycling endurance performance: A review https://t.co/S0RNj56lFG

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Bernardo N. Ide, Ph.D.
@bernardo_0311 · X

Optimizing strength training for running and cycling endurance performance: A review https://t.co/S0RNj56lFG

Nov 25, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 781 followers View post →
Bernardo N. Ide, Ph.D.
@bernardo_0311 · X

Strength and power for endurance performance https://t.co/UYEf7u5Z50 https://t.co/kqaB0CqEre https://t.co/SNP6obCSXg https://t.co/EioaEfchqd https://t.co/Zv7bid4pBX

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Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

Factors that may lead to performance gains include delayed activation of energy taxing type II fibers, ⬆️ mm-tendon stiffness, conversion of type IIx fibers into IIa https://t.co/ud3izilrWy (6/n)

Sep 6, 2020 · 4 likes · 1,893 followers View post →
Torataro Nishi
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Does Weight Lifting Make You Faster? What Cyclists Should Do in the Gym https://t.co/bsjca0Hc0t via @YouTube

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Dylan Howell
@dylanhowell · X

@themollycameron check this sw8 vid: https://t.co/2GkBZUtr0F

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Kim Baxter Physio
@KBaxter20 · X

Optimizing Strength Training for Running and Cycling Endurance Performance: A Review - PubMed https://t.co/5FTRyZLwco

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Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@higdonmarathon @higdonmarathon runners can and should lift weights. But lifting heavy weights is most likely better vs light weights. Enhances running performance indicators https://t.co/ohclzmo7py and https://t.co/4kJChIluD9

Feb 10, 2020 · 8 likes · 1,893 followers View post →
Flo.Pietzsch
@flopietzsch · X

Does Weight Lifting Make You Faster? What Cyclists Should Do in the Gym https://t.co/NWqjPGfIi3 via @YouTube

Nov 15, 2019 · 1 like · 424 followers View post →
DeathB4Decaf
@DeathB4Decaf · X

Stumbled upon this great video on barbell/weight training for cyclists. The cycling world has a deep culture of mythology & superstition, so It's great to see clear science & specific recommendations: https://t.co/ePQG1YAlQD

Oct 25, 2019 · 175 followers View post →
Angrod Rashkor
@AngrodRashkor · X

Does Weight Lifting Make You Faster? What Cyclists Should Do in the Gym https://t.co/rPiIO0Io4a via @YouTube

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