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A cross-country runner has been experiencing early fatigue in her quadriceps during the final kilometres of races. Which type of training program would MOST directly address this issue?

  1. High-intensity interval training focused o
  2. Static stretching to increase flexibility in the quadriceps
  3. Resistance training to increase quadriceps hypertrophy
  4. Maximum repetitions with low to moderate resistance for the quadriceps
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  • D is correct: Muscular endurance is best improved through training that emphasises high repetitions while using lighter weights or resistance, which would directly help overcome the runner’s quadriceps fatigue issue.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: While cardiorespiratory endurance is important for cross-country running, the specific issue is localised muscular fatigue, not overall cardiovascular fatigue.
  • B is incorrect: Flexibility, while beneficial, doesn’t directly address the muscular endurance issue described.
  • C is incorrect: Hypertrophy (muscle size increase) is associated with strength development, not primarily endurance.