STRENGTH TRAINING FOR ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE: A TRIATHLON PERSPECTIVE.

The article examines the role of strength training (ST) methods in enhancing endurance performance with particular focus on triathlon performance. The claim that ST and endurance training are opposing forms of exercise is tackled. The effects of ST on physiological determinants of triathlon performance which include lactate threshold, anaerobic capacity and neuromuscular qualities are discussed. Also discussed are the effects of ST on injury prevention and freestyle swimming performance.