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Training Tuesday - Endurance Training for endurance - that is - training the muscle mass you have to perform more work effort before failure. This is your ability to repeat an exercise without tiring. It's not about building mass or strength - but rather doing more with what you have. This type of training is often thought about in the context of preparing for a race (road or obstacle), but this training is just as relevant for preparing you to play more effectively in your pick-up league, running or cycling for fun - and even for daily living tasks. For endurance athletes, incorporating strength training in your endurance training programs, often leads to increased energy, speed and fewer injuries. To train your muscles for endurance, you want to be taking on 14 - 20+ repetitions using 30 - 50% of your 1 rep maximum weight. This will allow your muscles to improve their capacity for continued repetitions of a given movement and overall endurance levels. You can also integrate e...

 Endurance - Repetition Range You're on a mission to boost your endurance through your time in the gym!  So - what does your endurance based workout look like?  How many reps are you doing inside your workout to train your existing muscle mass to work longer?  Endurance training is intentional - you are focused on boosting the performance of your existing muscle mass.  This isn't about getting bigger - or even stronger!  This is about performing consistently - for the long haul.  Inside this goal - you'll discover that you are going to be lifting lighter weights.  You know that showing off your endurance doesn't happen in the gym - it happens out in the world - inside your event, sport or challenge.  The gym is your playground to build. The general rule of thumb... for endurance results, you want to be pushing a weight that allows you to complete 14 - 20 plus reps of each selected exercise.  If you lift heavier than that, you'll be build...

 Endurance Training - Strategy Are you out to improve your overall muscular endurance?  Do you want to take on competing in some sort of event / course or program?  If it's not about getting bigger, but rather building more endurance with the muscle you have - then you want to take on a program designed to deliver muscular endurance results. Discover the number of repetitions to maximize muscle endurance.  Learn program periodization and cycling to boost your endurance - and discover what you want to eat to boost endurance without gaining fat or bulking up. Follow along our endurance training series to discover the elements for a successful Muscular Endurance Strategy! Want to get started right away - book a free consultation at HealthyLivingWarrior.com to discover what your personal Muscle Mass Program could look like!