enhancing endurance part1 by bill starr
Enhancing Endurance
by Bill Starr
Nearly every coach and athlete knows the value of strength in sports that involve a great deal of contact: football, lacrosse, basketball, rugby, hockey, soccer and wrestling. They also understand that achieving a high level of strength helps anyone excel in high-skill sports that do not entail contact, such as tennis, volleyball, swimming and field events. Few, however, realize just how important the strength variable is in sports that rely primarily on endurance, such as the marathon and other long-distance running events, crew, distance skating, cross-country skiing, triathlon and other sports that require a tremendous amount of mental and physical stamina.
by Bill Starr
Nearly every coach and athlete knows the value of strength in sports that involve a great deal of contact: football, lacrosse, basketball, rugby, hockey, soccer and wrestling. They also understand that achieving a high level of strength helps anyone excel in high-skill sports that do not entail contact, such as tennis, volleyball, swimming and field events. Few, however, realize just how important the strength variable is in sports that rely primarily on endurance, such as the marathon and other long-distance running events, crew, distance skating, cross-country skiing, triathlon and other sports that require a tremendous amount of mental and physical stamina.