Developing Endurance

Endurance sports are exploding right now — whether you’re into running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, or even obstacle course racing, one thing’s true: you can’t just wing it. You need a smart, structured plan if you want to get faster, stronger, and stay injury‑free.

Developing Endurance (Second Edition) is basically your all‑in‑one manual for building the aerobic engine and muscular strength that long‑distance athletes rely on. Written by 14 top experts from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, it breaks down the science of endurance training in a way that’s super clear and actually useful.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Strength and plyometric exercises with photos you can follow

• Tests to measure and track your aerobic fitness

• Updated warm‑ups and mobility drills

• A brand‑new chapter on training for obstacle course racing

• Straightforward explanations of how endurance training really works — and how to apply it

Plus, there are ready‑made training plans for running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and OCR, so you can stop guessing and start training with purpose. You’ll learn how to avoid plateaus, build sustainable fitness, and keep progressing no matter your sport.