Endurance Anders

Is age a barrier in endurance sports?

Many top performances come from “former young” athletes. Endurance sports, such as skiing, often require years of building aerobic fitness and increasing strength levels. While many of the world’s top athletes have already achieved success in major competitions at a young age, older athletes have also earned fame on the trails, roads, and tracks.

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What is “endurance” in endurance sports?

Cross-country skiing is undoubtedly an endurance sport, with long-distance skiing being one of its extremes. For skiers, endurance is a term we all know well, but do we really understand it? Have we ever taken the time to think about what the word “endurance” actually means? No worries, because this article explains what endurance means physiologically.

Fat

Can a fat diet improve endurance?

Fat diet has become a trend in the past few years. There’s talk of keto, low-carb high-fat (LCHF), and paleo diets, all different but united in the sense that they all involve avoiding carbohydrates to some extent and favoring fats. However, what about endurance sports, where traditionally carbohydrates have been emphasized as the primary nutrient? Can endurance athletes train hard without their daily pasta fix? This article delves into the benefits and drawbacks of a fat-based diet – from the perspective of an endurance athlete, of course.

Strength

Strength training for endurance athletes – part 1

According to the traditional line of thinking, strength training builds muscles, leading to a bulky physique that can’t compete with slender endurance athletes. True or false? It’s false, as you probably guessed. While the example may be exaggerated, it illustrates deeply ingrained beliefs about the compatibility of strength and endurance training.

The Importance Of Endurance In Sports

The Importance Of Endurance In Sports

Cross-country skiing is undoubtedly an endurance sport, and long-distance skiing is one of its extremes. For skiers, endurance is a term we all know well, don’t we? Have we ever taken the time to think about what the word sustainability means? No worries, because this article tells you what endurance means physiologically.

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