Runners and triathletes can feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the gym and don't know where to start. There is the unknown of what exercises to do from the thousands of exercises out there, how to correctly perform the exercises and what sets and reps to do. In this episode, podcast host Trang covers the principles of strength training and how to seamlessly and effectively incorporate it into your current program. In detail, topics covered include the SAID principle, recovery, strength vs endurance, how much to do, progressive overload, session timing and exercise selection.

In this episode, you will also get to know Trang more. She talks about her background in sport, why she chose Physiotherapy as a career, her spontaneous decision to do the Personal Training TAFE certificate, what she's currently working on and more.

Time stamps 0:21- Intro 2:32- Get to know me 15:25- The SAID (Specific adaptations to imposed demands) principle 17:35- Adaptations from running 19:21- Adaptations from strength training 21:35- Strength vs endurance 24:27- The science behind physiological adaptations 27:08- The elements of a training program 35:56- Progressive overload 41:05- Deloading 44:12- Session timing 47:56- Exercise selection

Get in touch with Trang Facebook: The Motion Mechanic Instagram: TheMotionMechanic Email: trang@themotionmechanic.com Website: www.themotionmechanic.com Physiotherapy: BodyMotion Physiotherapy Strength and Conditioning Coaching: Barbell Samurai

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