Strength for the Female Athlete

About this episode

Coaches Chantelle and Alexa discuss the importance of strength training for female mountain athletes and provide practical advice for incorporating it into a busy lifestyle.

Coaches Chantelle and Alexa make the case that strength training is non-negotiable for female mountain athletes. They debunk the myth that lifting makes women bulky, distinguish between hypertrophy and functional strength, and walk through the three phases of strength programming: max strength, muscular endurance, and maintenance. Special attention is given to eccentric strength, an often-overlooked element critical for the downhill demands of mountaineering, trail running, and skiing. Learn how to get started as a beginner, common training mistakes, smart recovery practices, and how to measure progress beyond the weight on the bar. Get practical, accessible options for fitting strength work into a busy life. No matter your experience level or life stage, the best time to start is now. Special Offer to Listeners: Receive free four week samples of our most popular training plans, visit uphillathlete.com/letsgo [http://uphillathlete.com/letsgo] Write to us at coach@uphillathlete.com

People in this episode

Host: Uphill Athlete

Guests: Chantelle, Alexa

Topics covered

• strength training
• female athletes
• mountaineering
• trail running
• skiing
• functional strength
• eccentric strength

Keywords

• strength training
• female athletes
• mountaineering
• trail running
• skiing
• eccentric strength
• hypertrophy
• muscular endurance
• training mistakes
• recovery practices

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Uphill Athlete

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Organizations: Uphill Athlete

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