Finish Strong

Whether training for a 5K or ultramarathon, all endurance athletes can benefit from some form of resistance training. This training manual, written by two leading US fitness authorities, outlines how endurance athletes can benefit from incorporating resistance training into their weekly schedule. Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes introduces the principles of resistance training to all forms of endurance athletes, such as runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes, in a way that will optimize their training and allow them to compete at a higher level. Most athletes realize that strength training is a vital part of a comprehensive training program, but many are unsure of where to start or how to integrate lifting weights into their already packed training schedule. This book not only gives them a starting point, but also a blueprint for how to structure training plans to maximize results and minimize injuries. The book breaks down the importance of resistance training and strength development, and gives practical advice and training tips. Runners, swimmers, cyclists and triathletes now number in the millions, but the resources available to teach them how to integrate weight training into their programs are surprisingly limited. Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes fills that void.

Richard (RJ) Boergers is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) with an earned doctorate degree in Health Science with a concentration in Movement Science. He has had research published in many of the leading Journals in his profession. Boergers is a long-time competitive endurance athlete who considers resistance training essential to his success and well-being. Angelo Gingerelli has worked in the strength & conditioning field for almost 20 years in the collegiate, professional and private setting. Gingerelli had competed in both Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting before transitioning into marathon running. This unique athletic background combined with years of practical application training collegiate swimmers and runners gives him a unique perspective as a coach and teacher.

1 Introduction SECTION 1: THE LOWDOWN 2 The importance of resistance training 3 How to avoid chronic and overuse injuries 4 Identifying problems through movement assessments 5 Fixing movement dysfunctions with resistance and mobility training 6 Common questions and concerns SECTION 2: THE MOVES 7 From sea to land - general strength training principles 8 There is no off-season! 9 Movement is medicine - the importance of mobility exercise 10 Unlocking the secret to a stronger core with anti-rotation exercises 11 The exercises that every endurance athlete needs to know 12 All the right moves - an introduction to sport-specific exercises 13 Top 10 exercises for swimmers 14 Top 10 exercises for cyclists 15 Top 10 exercises for runners SECTION 3: THE PLAN 16 Introduction to our training templates 17 Training session templates Afterword Exercise index