You already know it’s important to strength train to preserve strength and lean body mass with age. But what about power training? Find out why power training may be as important, if not more so, than strength training for staying functional as you age.
Traditionally, endurance athletes have viewed weight and body fat percentage as something to be reduced. The thinking was the lighter, the better. But there’s a reason to take that recommendation with a grain of salt as a triathlete. At some point, strength can be lost if you get too thin. Further, your ideal weight may depend on the duration of your event.
Strength and power – they’re both important for athletic performance, but they aren’t the same thing. An athlete may be strong, but if they lack power, they won’t be successful in most sports. Find out what the difference is between strength and power and, why each is important and how to develop each.
