is weight lifting good for endurance
MYTH 7: You need to do lots of reps to build endurance strength for distance running. TRUTH: The number of repetitions is not critically important. Runners have been told to perform a high number of reps to specifically enhance muscle endurance. Research has revealed that doing five reps or 20 reps will produce the same benefit in terms of muscle strength and endurance. MYTH 8: Use light weights and don't exhaust yourself when lifting for distance running.