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That Triathlon Show

Strength training for triathlon and endurance sports part 2 with Menachem Brodie | EP#183

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2019

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Menachem Brodie is one of the leading strength training coaches for cyclists and triathletes. Among other achievements, he has been heavily involved in USA Cycling and educating USAC coaches since 2011, and is the creator of the Training Peaks course "Strength Training for Triathlon Success".  In this two-part episode, we dive deep into a number of important aspects triathletes and endurance athletes need to know when it comes to strength training.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Benefits of strength training for triathletes and endurance athletes -How much strength training should you be doing? -What should your strength training consist of? -The importance of assessments in strength training -How to fit in strength training around swim, bike and run workouts -Periodisation of strength training over a year or an entire triathlon season   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts183/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: All past Strength Training episodes on That Triathlon Show The Triathlete's Strength Training Formula | EP#81 Human Vortex Training website Human Vortex Training Youtube channel The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete podcast Strength Training For Triathlon Success course Scientific Triathlon strength training program RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Transcript

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There are three pieces of equipment that I think are every single triathlet

0:03.5

should have at home if you're serious about your sport and getting healthy.

0:07.1

Or just aesthetics.

0:08.5

Number one is a door anchor.

0:10.2

It costs, it's for a band.

0:11.6

It costs between $8 and $12.

0:13.7

And then bands, the big rubber bands.

0:16.7

We don't want to go super heavy.

0:18.1

Usually the half inch, one inch and one and a half inch will be more than enough for most people.

0:23.6

And then kettlebells.

0:26.2

That triathlon show,

0:48.2

the podcast presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.

0:52.1

I'm your host, Michael, and today's episode is part two of the two-part interview with

0:57.1

Menachem Brody.

0:59.2

Just a quick recap, Menachem is one of the most souls after strength training coaches for

1:04.8

cyclists and triathletes or triathlon and cycling coach in general as well but he has a special interest and specialization in strength training in particular.

1:15.5

But as you heard in the interview last week and probably this week as well,

1:20.3

we get into just triathlon, cycling endurance sports in general.

1:24.1

So it's not just about isolating strength training, but about integrating it with your

1:29.9

triathlon or endurance sports program.

1:33.4

So let's get right into it after thanking our sponsors.

1:37.3

And first we have precision hydration.

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