Could getting stronger actually help you become a faster runner?

And what if strength training could help you stay active and healthy for decades to come?

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport welcomes Dr. Alyssa Barber, PhD, the newest exercise physiologist at The Endurance Edge!

A former runner and sports scientist, Alyssa shares fascinating findings from her doctoral research on collegiate athletes, including the relationship between strength, muscle asymmetries, and running performance.

You'll learn:

• Why distance runners need strength training, too
• What Alyssa discovered about stronger, faster runners
• Why single-leg exercises deserve a place in your training
• How to build strength without complicated equipment
• Why VO2max is useful—but doesn't tell the whole story
• How to make training decisions that support performance AND longevity

Plus, meet the newest member of our team and discover why we're so excited to have another exercise physiology nerd in the lab!

Ready to stop guessing about your training?

Explore personalized metabolic and VO2max testing at The Endurance Edge in Cary, NC:

https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sweat-and-metabolic-vo2max-testing

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