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Introduction to strength training for the endurance athlete

Carmichael Training Systems has begun putting up a series of strength training articles on their website. These articles are designed to introduce endurance athletes to the concepts and methods of strength training appropriate to any endurance athlete. I've been strength training for over 50 years and these articles IMO offer sound advice. My guess is that, while these principles are certainly based on scientific research, they also have produced results for CTS-coached athletes. Here are the first four. I assume that more will follow.

Do Cyclists Benefit From Strength Training?
Do Cyclists Benefit From Strength Training? - CTS

5 Things Cyclists Don’t Understand About Strength Training
5 Things Cyclists Don?t Understand About Strength Training - CTS

Getting Started Strength Training Workout for Endurance Athletes
Getting Started Strength Training Workout for Endurance Athletes - CTS

Will Strength Training Weigh Down a Cyclist or Triathlete?
Will Strength Training Weigh Down a Cyclist or Triathlete? - CTS
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