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.

The book will feature endorsements from a wide range of endurance sport luminaries.

1 IntroductionSECTION 1: THE LOWDOWN2 The importance of resistance training3 How to avoid chronic and overuse injuries4 Identifying problems through movement assessments5 Fixing movement dysfunctions with resistance and mobility training6 Common questions and concernsSECTION 2: THE MOVES7 From sea to land - general strength training principles8 There is no off-season!9 Movement is medicine - the importance of mobility exercise10 Unlocking the secret to a stronger core with anti-rotation exercises11 The exercises that every endurance athlete needs to know12 All the right moves - an introduction to sport-specific exercises13 Top 10 exercises for swimmers14 Top 10 exercises for cyclists15 Top 10 exercises for runnersSECTION 3: THE PLAN16 Introduction to our training templates17 Training session templatesAfterwordExercise index