A eficácia do treinamento de força para o aumento do desempenho de corredores de longa distância

Abstract

The increased muscle strength is associated with increased athletic performance in numerous sports. In order to obtain a better sport performance athletes and coaches always seek to perfect the training and thus obtain better results of the athletes in the competitions. The inclusion of a strength training program in the long-distance runner training routine is effective in enhancing the performance of these athletes, with reduced movement through lower limb strength gain and lower oxygen consumption required for maintenance of a given speed. Improved running economy means better performance and less wear and tear during a race. Thus, this study aims to analyze, through a literature review, the effectiveness of different strength training on the increase in the performance of long distance runners. The databases Scielo, Medline, Capes and Google Scholar were consulted with the words strength training, running, long distance runners, marathon and their respective terms in the English language. Thus, this review addressed issues such as the effect of strength training on long-term performance on aerobic capacity, running economy, muscle strength and physiological mechanisms involved. Finally, we discuss the applicability of the results to the prescription of strength exercises for running athletes.