Tags: Health and Fitness
Ben Plenge
Jan 20, 2024
Video: How To Ride Until You're 70 & Beyond with Ben Plenge from the Strength Factory
Ben Plenge has some tips for you.
Sarah Moore
Dec 20, 2023
Casey Brown Announces 'Train 2 Bike' - An Online Gym Program for Female Riders
Brown says she's created what she wanted as an up and coming athlete.
Christina Chappetta
Jan 31, 2023
Video: Workout With The Pros This Winter
How do pro riders keep in shape? Christina Chappetta reached out to 4 professional in the enduro and downhill fields to learn their secrets.
Seb Stott
Dec 20, 2022
Are Elite Athletes At Higher Risk Of Heart Problems & Premature Death?
And is too much exercise bad for you?
Fit4Racing
Mar 12, 2022
Video: Improve Your Climbing With Fit4Racing
Fit4Racing look at the difference your fitness can make to your climbing performance.
Abi Carver
Mar 9, 2022
3 Yoga Poses To Alleviate On-The-Bike Back Pain
Three of the most effective poses for building muscular endurance in the core are Plank, Side Plank and Locust.
Ed Spratt
Mar 5, 2022
Video: Aaron Gwin's Top Grip Strength Exercises for Mountain Biking
Aaron Gwin shares some of his favorite exercises to help hold on during long descents.
Ed Spratt
Jan 16, 2022
Video: Aaron Gwin's Favorite Upper Body Exercises for Mountain Biking
Aaron Gwin shares a few of his top upper body exercises for riding.
Fit4Racing
Jan 5, 2022
Video: Back in the Gym with Adam Brayton & Danny Hart
This is the first workout of 2022 for Danny Hart and Adam Brayton as they get ready for the race season.
Fit4Racing
Nov 12, 2021
Video: Fit4Racing's Tips to Improve Your Sprints
Fit4Racing shares how you can improve your sprinting and how you can translate indoor and outdoor sessions to get better at this useful skill.
Fit4Racing
Oct 28, 2021
Video: 3 Strength Workouts from Fit4Racing
Well these certainly don't look easy.
Fit4Racing
Jul 22, 2021
Video: Danny Hart Hits the Gym for a Mid Season Workout
Danny Hart drops by Fit4Racing after racing in Europe.
Abi Carver
Jun 20, 2021
Make Sure Your First Ride Back Isn't Your Last With These Yoga Poses
Your first ride first ride back after an extended period away can be disproportionately strenuous on your body, putting you at an increased likelihood of injury.
Derek Teel
Jun 5, 2021
Video: Guided Shoulder Prehab Routine
A proactive approach to address deficits in strength, stability, range of motion, balance, and overall joint function with a goal of decreasing injury risk or reducing pain.
Ben Plenge
Mar 28, 2021
Video: Sprint Training Tips With The Strength Factory
Ben from The Strength Factory shares his best advice to improve your sprinting power on the bike.
Marcelo Gutierrez
Mar 27, 2021
Video: Marcelo Gutierrez's Top Gym Exercises & Skill Drills to Improve Your Riding
Gutierrez worked hard in the gym to become a World Cup DH rider, in addition to practicing wheelies, flat corners in parking lots, bunny hops, and more.
Fit4Racing
Mar 25, 2021
Video: Lower Body Fitness Fundamentals for Safe & Effective Training
Understand the basics of training your lower body will help you progress as a rider, without hurting yourself!
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 9, 2021
Video: 7 Exercises To Stay Strong On The Bike Over Winter
Join Christina Chappetta as she preps for spring with the help of Katrina Strand.
TrainTo Ride
Jan 31, 2021
Video: Eight Ways To Improve Your Squats with Coach Dee
Coach Dee is back with some ideas for how to level up your Squats.
Fit4Racing
Jan 24, 2021
Video: Jack Reading & Dan Slack Demonstrate a Workout to Improve Grip Strength
Downhill World Cup racers show off a workout you can do with a single dumbell
Fit4Racing
Dec 31, 2020
Video: World Cup Downhill Racers vs EWS Pros in a Strength Challenge
Danny Hart and Adam Brayton vs Elliott Heap and Ant Hale.
Fit4Racing
Dec 22, 2020
Video: Danny Hart Hits the Gym with Adam Brayton & Elliott Heap
Danny Hart joins Adam Brayton and Elliott Heap for a Fit4Racing training session.
Kim Hardin
Dec 20, 2020
9 Exercises to Improve your Hip Mobility & Stability
Kim Hardin shares her favourite hip mobilizations to improve your overall hip health and on-bike performance.
Fit4Racing
Dec 12, 2020
Video: Adam Brayton, Elliott Heap & Ant Hale Take On a Strength and Fitness Test
With the off season now in full swing Fit4Racing puts Adam Brayton, Elliott Heap and Ant Hale through a tough test of their strength.
Abi Carver
Nov 27, 2020
Lower Body Strength and Flexibility - Yoga With Abi
A yoga routine that you can practice anytime even without a mat.
Derek Teel
Nov 8, 2020
Video: Guided Kettlebell Workout with Dialed Health
Dialed Health offers a kettlebell workout you can do from your own home over the off season.
Kim Hardin
Sep 27, 2020
5 Exercises to Improve Your Core Strength & Stability
Kim shares her top exercises to work towards a stronger core and boost your stability.
Video: Guided Foam Rolling With Dialed Health
Ed Spratt
Jun 25, 2020
Video: Neko Mulally Gets Back to World Cup Training
With racing on the horizon Neko Mulally ups his training regime.
Jenny Lehmann
May 31, 2020
Help Prevent Injuries With These Stretches & Exercises
Avoid common preventable injuries with this selection of off-bike stretches and exercises.
TrainTo Ride
May 16, 2020
Video: Garage Training Exercises with Coach Dee
Coach Dee shares some exercises you can do using objects you can find around your home.
Ed Spratt
May 14, 2020
Video: Nino Schurter's Top Riding Tips - 'Fitter, Faster, Stronger' Ep. 5
Nino Schurter offers his key skills to make you a faster rider.
Sarah Moore
May 10, 2020
Video: Creative At-Home Strength Workout with Marcelo Gutierrez
A backpack, a case of Red Bull, and a whole lot of tires add difficulty to these squats, presses, and push-ups.
Sarah Moore
Apr 30, 2020
Video: Strength Training with Nino Schurter in Episode 4 of 'Fitter, Faster, Stronger'
Nino Schurter welcomes us back into the gym for a strength training session.
Sarah Moore
Apr 29, 2020
Video: Marcelo Gutierrez's At-Home Core Workout
The Colombian may have retired from racing World Cup DH this year, but you wouldn't know it from this at-home core workout...
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 27, 2020
Video: Christina’s 10 Ways To Stay Fit Off The Bike
Stuck at home? Christina is here to give you 10 easy ways to keep in shape while you can’t ride.
Aaron Dobie
Apr 23, 2020
Video: Jesse Melamed Learns Kettlebell Training Basics Over Zoom With Physio Aaron Dobie
"The kettlebells are a huge help - having something totally new to learn has helped me keep the training consistent."
Derek Teel
Apr 22, 2020
Video: 20-Minute Complete Guided Core Workout By Dialed Health
Dialed Health Trainer Derek gives direction for each movement along with counting reps, sets, and useful tips.
Ed Spratt
Apr 16, 2020
Video: Nino Schurter's Tips for Training and Ride Recovery - 'Fitter, Faster, Stronger' Episode 3
Nino Schurter gives his best tips for post-ride and training recovery.
Downtime Podcast
Apr 14, 2020
Podcast: How to Survive & Thrive On Lockdown With Jonny from Fit4Racing
Jonny from Fit4Racing believes that we can come out of lockdown better than we went in.
Ed Spratt
Apr 4, 2020
Video: Interval Training with Nino Schurter - 'Fitter, Faster, Stronger' Episode 2
Nino Schurter guides you through his high-intensity interval training routines.
Ed Spratt
Mar 28, 2020
Video: Hitting the Gym with Nino Schurter - 'Fitter, Faster, Stronger' Episode 1
Nino Schurter provides some workouts for you to do at home or in your local gym.
Sarah Moore
Mar 27, 2020
The Sufferfest Offers Free 4-Week Cycling, Yoga, Strength Plans
More options for at-home workouts.
Hannah Barnes
Mar 26, 2020
5 Different Yoga Sequences with Hannah Barnes & 14 Ideas for Productively Filling Time
The Scottish mountain biker is also a yoga teacher and emergency room nurse.
Sarah Moore
Mar 24, 2020
5 Must-Do Stretches for Cyclists
Here are 5 simple stretches that can improve one’s comfort when riding and help prevent repetitive strain injuries from too much time on the bike.
Fit4Racing
Mar 21, 2020
Video: Fit4Racing's Home Workout for the House Bound
If you're stuck at home, your fitness shouldn't have to suffer.
Fit4Racing
Mar 17, 2020
Video: Interval Training for Mountain Biking with Fit4Racing
Fit4Racing throws together a squat and a hinge for the ultimate interval training for MTB capacity and endurance.
TrainTo Ride
Mar 16, 2020
Video: Keep your Off-Season Gains with a Home Workout from Coach Dee
More exercises from Coach Dee that can be done from the comfort of your own home.
TrainTo Ride
Mar 7, 2020
Video: Get Race Ready With More Exercises from Coach Dee
Coach Dee is back with more exercises to get you ready for the upcoming race season.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 25, 2020
Video: Working Out with a Pro Mountain Biker - Remy Metailler Shows Christina Chappetta His Gym Routine
Want to ride your bike like Remy Metailler? Working out like him is a good start.
TrainTo Ride
Jan 19, 2020
Video: 5 More Off-Season Exercises from Coach Dee
Coach Dee is back with five exercises for the new year.
Sarah Moore
Jan 12, 2020
Social Round Up: Pro MTBers Athletes Keeping it Interesting in the Gym
In case you need more inspiration than Danny MacAskill's new 'Gymnasium' video.
Sarah Moore
Dec 24, 2019
12 Days of Christmas Bodyweight Workout
Food tastes even better when you earn it.
Fit4Racing
Dec 24, 2019
Video: Fit4Racing Puts EWS Racer Dan Wolfe to the Test
Dan Wolfe looks for a coach to bring his riding to the next level and gets an eyeopening introduction to Fit4Racing.
TrainTo Ride
Dec 15, 2019
Video: 5 Exercises for Hip & Shoulder Range of Motion & Stability
Coach Dee is back with some ideas for how to get fitter and faster this winter.
Liz Koch
Nov 30, 2019
3 Exercises to Get Rid of Hand Pain When Riding
Physio Liz Koch explains how you can lighten up the weight on your hands.
Fit4Racing
Nov 25, 2019
Video: Test Your Fitness with this High Intensity Workout from Adam Brayton's Coach
Test your fitness with the latest high-intensity workout from Fit4Racing's Jonny Thompson.
Fit4Racing
Oct 28, 2019
Video: How Fit is World Cup Privateer Jack Reading?
The World's Fastest Optician begins his training for the 2020 season.
Liz Koch
Aug 23, 2019
4 Exercises to Help with Hip, Knee & Heel Pain from Flat Feet
Fix your foundation.
Fit4Racing
Aug 6, 2019
Video: Adam Brayton Goes Up Against Fit4Racing's Jonny Thompson in a Workout Challenge
How will Adam Brayton stack up against his coach Jonny Thompson in a best of three workout challenge.
Liz Koch
Jun 28, 2019
5 Reasons You Could Have Knee Pain While Riding & 3 Exercises to Help Alleviate It
Why you might be suffering from knee pain and three exercises to help you overcome it.
Fit4Racing
Jun 25, 2019
Video: Boost Your Pedal Power With Banded Squats
The hunt for the most bang-for-buck training brings our sights to banded box squats.
Fit4Racing
Jun 18, 2019
Video: Adam Brayton's Coach Argues that "Multimodal" Training is Better than Cardio
It's basically circuit training and has the added benefits of increased strength and agility alongside better cardio.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 12, 2019
6 Key Facts From the EWS Health Study
The EWS has published the largest study into mountain bike injuries ever conducted and it’s packed with great info about the dangers of the sport we all love.
Liz Koch
May 25, 2019
Video: 4 Physio Exercises to Keep Your Shoulders Safe
Physiotherapist Liz Koch walks you through three self-assessment exercises and 4 strengthening exercises so that the next time you crash, your shoulders can take the hit.
TrainTo Ride
May 17, 2019
Video: Plyometrics Based Movements for Race Season Speed
Gain more speed with these plyometrics based movements.
Sarah Moore
May 17, 2019
Fuel Up: 5 of My Favourite Homemade Ride Snacks
That you can make in 20 minutes or less.
Abi Carver
Apr 26, 2019
Pre-Ride Yoga Activation with Abi
Reduce your risk of injury and maximize each and every ride with this pre-ride yoga session.
Liz Koch
Apr 6, 2019
Video: 3 Exercises to Relieve Low Back Tightness
Low back tightness and pain plagues many of us riders. Physiotherapist Liz Koch has three exercises to help.
TrainTo Ride
Mar 12, 2019
Video: Building Strength with Dee Tidwell - Off Season Training #2
A superset to help you get stronger.
TrainTo Ride
Dec 9, 2018
Video: 6 Moves to Include in Your Training this Winter
Coach Dee is at it again with six fundamental movements to improve your riding.
TrainTo Ride
Nov 3, 2018
5 Performance Strategies to Try This Offseason
Yeti's team trainer shares some tips and tricks for recovering from a hard season of riding.
Abi Carver
Oct 23, 2018
Breathe Right For More Energy - Yoga With Abi
Learn how to control your breathing to help you manage your energy more effectively on the bike.
Abi Carver
Sep 10, 2018
Motion is Lotion: Joint Mobility - Yoga With Abi
Movement is the only way for joints to maintain health and if you want to be more supple, agile and faster on the bike the health of your joints is paramount.
Abi Carver
Jul 31, 2018
Slow Down To Go Faster - Yoga With Abi
Reap the rewards of a better connection with your body by focussing on relaxation, recovery and meditation with the corpse pose routine.
Abi Carver
Jul 5, 2018
Manage Lower Back Pain - Yoga With Abi
The most common type of lower back pain experienced by mountain bikers is caused by holding an ‘unnatural’ posture for long periods of time, excessive repetition of a specific set of movement patterns and a lack of movement diversity. This 1-hour Yoga routine should help you to manage lower back pain.
Abi Carver
Apr 29, 2018
Pre-Ride Yoga Warm-Up - Monthly Yoga with Abi
Abi breaks down how you should limber up before sending it on the trails.
Sarah Moore
Apr 1, 2018
6 Tips to Get Your Boyfriend Hooked on Mountain Biking
With these tips, you're bound to keep the couples therapy to a minimum, and the fun to a maximum!
Abi Carver
Feb 26, 2018
Pre-Ride Glute Activation - Monthly Yoga with Abi
Activating your glutes can help with movement and stabilisation and strengthening them will maximise your sprinting power and give you greater control on the bike.
TrainTo Ride
Feb 1, 2018
Yeti's Trainer Makes the Case for Strength Training - Video
Coach Dee Tidwell has coached some of the best racers in the world and wants to challenge riders to add several gym sessions per week.
Abi Carver
Jan 22, 2018
Four Ways to Release a Tight Groin – Monthly Yoga With Abi
Drawing your thighs towards each other to control the bike and relatively little stretching can wreak havoc with your groin. This month Abi takes us through some exercises to help alleviate pains and problems associated with the groin.
Abi Carver
Dec 5, 2017
Yoga For Strong, Supple, Somewhat More Bulletproof Ankles - Monthly Yoga with Abi
There are three components to healthy ankles—stability, flexibility and mobility—and yoga can help to improve all three. This month Abi takes us through some exercises to help strengthen your ankles.
James Wilson
Nov 11, 2017
James Wilson's Workout of the Month - November
James takes us through a workout to help transition into the off season with a focus on bodyweight training.
Abi Carver
Nov 1, 2017
Yoga For Sore, Weak or Inflexible Wrists - Monthly Yoga with Abi
The key to protecting your wrists is to develop a strong core, here are four yoga poses you can do that will benefit your whole body and protect your wrists.
TrainTo Ride
Oct 24, 2017
Loosen Up: End Of Season Hip Recovery Stretch Routine - Video
Here Dee takes us through a four-part myofascial stretch sequence to help with crucial areas of your overall riding experience; your hip flexors, quads, groin and hamstrings.
James Wilson
Oct 10, 2017
Transitioning Into the Off-Season - A New Training Series
James Wilson gives you the keys to winding down after a long season of riding while still wanting to be able to get out there and prepare for the next season too.
Abi Carver
Sep 25, 2017
The Yoga Solution For Neck Pain - Monthly Yoga with Abi
This month Abi takes us through a few poses and things to be mindful of if you suffer with tension and pain in your neck.
Abi Carver
Aug 31, 2017
Abi's Lessons From Crankworx - Stretching
Abi is back in London after two weeks teaching yoga at Crankworx Whistler, and it turns out we're all terrible at stretching.
Abi Carver
Jul 26, 2017
A Quick Guide To The Most Effective Poses For Mountain Bikers - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi has put together all the posts she's written about over the last few years into a quick guide focusing on the most effective poses for mountain bikers.
Abi Carver
Jun 26, 2017
Release Tension In The Upper Back and Injury-Proof Your Shoulders - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Abi walks us through some techniques to release the upper back and shoulders, so you can ride for longer.
Abi Carver
May 23, 2017
10 Yoga Poses You Can Do in Front Of the TV - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Don't have the time to do yoga, or find that you're too tired? This month Abi takes us through poses you can do while watching TV to help aid recovery and remain flexible.
MTB Strong: 5 Exercises to Create Strength
This week Coach Dee has created a two-part superset for you that is designed to train your entire body with different planes of stress occurring at all angles just like with riding/racing.
Abi Carver
Apr 25, 2017
Loosen Up Tight Hips With 3 Types Of Poses - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi takes us through the basics of hip mobility and recommends some additional poses for your sequences.
Abi Carver
Apr 4, 2017
15-Minute Post-Ride Routine Designed To Optimize Your Recovery - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Abi takes us through a post-ride routine to optimize recovery and talks about what happens to our bodies when we exercise..
Chris Kilmurray
Mar 18, 2017
Crafting Performance: From Gym to Trail with FMD Racing
MTB fitness coach, Chris Kilmurray talks us through how he trains with the FMD team, taking what they learn in the gym and transferring it to the trails.
Abi Carver
Feb 28, 2017
Post-Ride Yoga Poses For a Tight IT Band - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Ever suffered with a tight IT Band? This month Abi takes us through stretches to release tension in the iliotibial (IT) band to relieve pain in the hips, knees, and thighs.
Abi Carver
Jan 19, 2017
Three Levels of Yoga to Relieve Lower Back Pain - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month, Abi takes another look at lower back pain and reviews the stretches and exercises she finds most effective.
Abi Carver
Dec 20, 2016
Stretches to Relieve a Tight Chest and Stiff Shoulders
This month with Abi, learn how to stretch your chest and internal shoulder rotators and strengthen your external shoulder rotators and the muscles that stabilize your shoulder blades.
TrainTo Ride
Dec 14, 2016
Training: Time to Build the Base For Next Season
It's December and the holiday season is in full swing, and although this is a fun time of year, it's also time to start thinking about training for the upcoming season. Dee Tidwell takes us through the basics of getting started.
Abi Carver
Nov 22, 2016
15-Minute Routine to Ease Chronic Knee Pain - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi takes us through a 15-minute routine that focuses on strength and stabilisation for the knees.
TrainTo Ride
Nov 19, 2016
Assess Your Season, Rest and Cross Train
Dee talks us through the importance of rest, and taking the time to mix up training in the off-season.
TrainTo Ride
Oct 23, 2016
End of Season Fixes: Part 2 - Shoulder and Thorax Care
This time, Dee dives into four valuable self-therapy techniques to address shoulder, neck and thorax issues.
Abi Carver
Oct 18, 2016
The Most Effective Style of Yoga to Increase Your Flexibility - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi takes us through some Yin Yoga stretching techniques. These stretches should help increase flexibility, loosen tight joints, improve your range of motion and has many benefits that will transfer to your riding.
TrainTo Ride
Oct 7, 2016
End of Season Fixes: Part 1 - Lower Back Pain and Hip Care
Dee Tidwell is a coach and racer that's here to walk us through ways that we can help our bodies in the off-season to recover and be ready for the next race season.
Abi Carver
Sep 27, 2016
Easy 15-Minute Yoga Routine To Loosen Up Tight Joints - Monthly Yoga with Abi
This month Abi talks us through how our joints get tight and what you can do to help loosen them.
Abi Carver
Aug 15, 2016
Crankworx Whistler 2016: Yoga To Halve Your Recovery Time
Crankworx can be rough on the body - Abi's here with tips on how to efficiently recover from all those bike park laps.
Abi Carver
Jul 26, 2016
How To Release Tight Quads And Increase Your Power - Monthly Yoga With Abi
Increase your power and speed by releasing tight quads, strengthening your glutes and loosening up tight hips.
James Wilson
Jul 17, 2016
Why You Need to Crawl Like a Baby to Ride Like a Man (or Woman)
While mountain biking has a lot of positive benefits, one thing it isn’t good for is your core. That’s right, this beautiful sport that we all love is slowly eroding your core function and strength, setting you up for back pain and decreased performance. James is here to help us by getting back to basics.
TrainTo Ride
Jun 22, 2016
Warm Up To Ride Your Best
Stop leaving performance in the parking lot! Use this Warm Up to help you ride your best.
Abi Carver
Jun 21, 2016
How To Release Chronically Tight Hamstrings - Monthly Yoga With Abi
If you ride bikes, then the chances are high that you've got tight hamstrings, so learn how to loosen them up to help make your rides better.
VITTORIA
May 28, 2016
How To Climb With Lindsey Voreis - Video
Lindsey Voreis goes over the basics of good climbing technique.
VITTORIA
May 20, 2016
How To Corner With Anneke Beerten and Rachel Throop - Video
Anneke and Rachel took some time out of their race schedule at Sea Otter to take us through good cornering techniques.
Abi Carver
May 20, 2016
A Challenging One-Hour Yoga Flow Class - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi takes us through a more advanced routine, one designed to stretch every muscle in your body and help you find your flow, in Abi's words, it's time for some big boy yoga.
ZEP MTB Camps
May 10, 2016
ZEP's How-To Mythbusters: Position and Balance for Steeps and Heavy Braking
In part two of position and balance, ZEP takes us through position and balance whilst on steeps and during heavy braking.
Abi Carver
Apr 19, 2016
Take Control of Your Mind and Push Your Personal Limits - Monthly Yoga With Abi
This month Abi discusses the importance of training your mind to cope under pressure, and takes us through mental strategies that could help maximise your performance.
TrainTo Ride
Mar 29, 2016
Rebuild and Restore: Part two - The Shoulders and Posture
As bikers and racers we are hard on our bodies, so here are some exercises to help rebuild from those beat downs.
Abi Carver
Mar 16, 2016
Yoga To Relieve Pain In Between The Shoulder Blades - Monthly Yoga with Abi
This month Abi talks us through how to relieve pain in our shoulders and restore them to a healthy and stable position.
TrainTo Ride
Mar 15, 2016
Rebuild and Restore: Part one - The Lower Body
As bikers and racers we are hard on our body, so here are some exercises to help rebuild from those beat downs.
Abi Carver
Feb 15, 2016
15-Minute Routine To Unlock Tight Hips - Monthly Yoga with Abi
Now that you've been working on your lower back pain for a while it's time to start focusing on those tight hips.
ZEP MTB Camps
Feb 9, 2016
Zep's How-To Mythbusters: Body Position for Descending and Corners
In the fourth instalment of Zep's Mythbuster series, Paul takes us through body position for descending and corners.
TrainTo Ride
Feb 6, 2016
Transform Your Riding with These Four Off-Season Exercises
Dee Tidwell shows you how to transform your riding with these four exercises during the off-season do be ready for the Enduro race season.
Clarity is Confidence: A PMPC Approach
Winter has well and truly started in the UK. Winter also means winter training - the time of year when champions are made.
Abi Carver
Jan 18, 2016
15-Minute Yoga Routine To Build Core Strength - Monthly Yoga with Abi
The holiday season is over and so was everyone's cookie intake over the last month, so Abi is here to help us regain some strength in the waist line and get us all back on track for riding season.
James Wilson
Dec 21, 2015
Mace Training for Mountain Biking: Hindu Warrior Training for the Trail
While everyone knows that you need great endurance, it isn’t always pedaling based endurance that is most important.
Abi Carver
Dec 15, 2015
8 Quick Yoga Stretches To Do At Work - Monthly Yoga with Abi
It's the holiday season and Abi is here to deliver some stretches that you can perform from your workspace in order to ring in the new year feeling more limber.
Abi Carver
Jun 5, 2015
15-Minute Post-Ride Yoga Routine - Monthly Yoga with Abi
Abi is here to help us with our aches and pains from years of neglect as cyclists. Hit the calves, hamstrings, hips and all the tight areas after a ride with this 15-minute yoga routine.
James Wilson
Aug 5, 2015
Are we Misapplying Light Hands-Heavy Feet to MTB?
James Wilson takes a look at whether the light hands, heavy feet advice could be doing more harm than good on the trails.
James Wilson
May 20, 2015
The Science of Going Downhill Faster
James looks into a study conducted in the UK to see what factors really matter when going downhill fast.
ZEP MTB Camps
May 8, 2015
ZEP's How-To Mythbusters - Climbing Technical Terrain
In the third part of ZEP's How-To Mythbusters series we look at how to improve your efficiency and success on steeper, more technical climbs.
Abi Carver
Apr 7, 2015
15-Minute Yoga Routine To Enhance Balance and Agility
Balance and agility are at the core of any good mountain bikers skill set, so brush up with this 15 minute yoga routine.
James Wilson
Mar 23, 2015
Use This Escalating Density Training Workout to Improve Your Strength Endurance
The hardest thing about designing a program for mountain biking is finding the right balance between strength and endurance, so James Wilson is here to make it easier on you.
ZEP MTB Camps
Mar 18, 2015
ZEP's How-To Mythbusters - Braking Through Downhill Corners
In the second part of Zep's How-To Mythbusters series we look at how to improve confidence, speed and flow through corners.
Abi Carver
Feb 27, 2015
Short Yoga Routine To Help With Lower Back Pain in Bikers
A lot of cyclists suffer with lower back pain. Here are some moves to help you lower and relieve some of these pains.
ZEP MTB Camps
Jan 20, 2015
ZEP'S How-To: Mythbusters and How to Learn
This is the first article in a new series from ZEP Mountain Bike Camps that is intended for any rider looking to progress their skills, as well as for instructors/coaches who are looking to improve the quality and consistency of their lessons.
James Wilson
Jul 25, 2014
Flat Pedal Foot Placement For Best Results
Why you don’t want to push through the ball of your foot when you pedal.
James Wilson
Jun 6, 2014
Strengthen Your Buns and Thighs with the Butt Blaster 4000
Ready for some butt blasting? James has a new routine to give you the lower body endurance you require on the trail.
James Wilson
May 5, 2014
Improve Your Cornering With the Stick Windmill
The stick windmill is more of a stretch than an exercise and a way to establish movement in the hips for cornering.
James Wilson
Apr 6, 2014
Last Chance To Be Ready For The Early Season
Use this simple routine to get stronger and improve your early season endurance.
James Wilson
Mar 4, 2014
Check Up From the Neck Up
Tapping into the ride changing power of your mind with James Wilson.
James Wilson
Feb 3, 2014
Video: Hip Hinge vs. Squatting
Learn the differences between Hinging and Squatting and how it applies to your bike.
TrainTo Ride
Jan 15, 2014
Enduro MTB Training Launches Comprehensive Training Program
Enduro MTB Training has released enduro mountain bike racing’s first online comprehensive training and conditioning program.
James Wilson
Jan 12, 2014
Breathing and Posture Tips for Cardio Training
James Wilson discusses the role of posture and breathing on cardio training.
Pumping: Another View
Get your pump on with these helpful tips from mountain bike coach Tom Dowie.
James Wilson
Dec 10, 2013
New Combination Exercises Using Loaded Carries
James Wilson demonstrates a new way to use loaded carries in your workouts.
James Wilson
Nov 14, 2013
MTB Strength Training - Loaded Carries
How to use Loaded Carries to improve your mountain bike specific core strength.
Ryan Leech
Nov 8, 2013
ProVisions 6 - Injuries Justified
As mountain bikers, we get hurt and we justify it as par for the course, but is there more to the healing that we can learn?
James Wilson
Oct 16, 2013
5 Movement Tips to Help Your Cornering Technique
Do you want to get better at cornering? These tips could really help you.
James Wilson
Sep 11, 2013
Video: Better Joint Mobility
Take 5 minutes to better joint mobility to keep you riding strong and injury free.
Ryan Leech
Sep 4, 2013
ProVisions 5 - Strava Unbound
We like to ride and push ourselves. We like technology and information–Strava integrates these into an app that riders love…or hate.
James Wilson
Jun 19, 2013
Two Simple Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated and Avoid Cramps
Summer is here, and with it comes sweltering heat and the risk of dehydration. James Wilson offers up his tips for staying hydrated and healthy.
Ryan Leech
May 28, 2013
ProVisions 4 - I Am the Trail
Ryan Leech examines what it takes to get into the zone.
Ryan Leech
Apr 29, 2013
Yoga for Cyclists Video with Ryan Leech
Ryan Leech has released a new yoga video that is geared towards us cyclists. Check out a few previews and more details on it inside.
James Wilson
Apr 26, 2013
How to Touch Your Toes Without Stretching
How many of us can actually touch our toes without straining? Learn more from James inside.
James Wilson
Apr 4, 2013
Improve Your Recovery Breathing With This TRX Cardio Circuit
What are you doing to recover while riding? Check out these exercises that'll make you recover faster on the trail.
Ryan Leech
Mar 28, 2013
Ryan Leech's ProVisions - Free Your Freeriding
This month Ryan is asking you to look a little deeper inside yourself.
James Wilson
Mar 6, 2013
One Exercise to Rule Them All
Can the dead lift make you a more powerful rider?
Ryan Leech
Feb 18, 2013
ProVisions #2 - On a Crash Course?
Ryan Leech examines our responsibilities as spectators, and delves into his own thoughts on acceptable risk.
James Wilson
Feb 15, 2013
Improve Your Body Position 100% in 30 Days Blueprint
You already know how to ride, but what if improving your body position would make you a better rider?
James Wilson
Jan 30, 2013
Zen Mountain Biking: Improving Your Riding 100% in 30 Days
How can other sports help you be a better biker?
Ryan Leech
Jan 18, 2013
ProVisions #1 - Are You Crazy?
Ryan Leech takes a look at calculated risk taking in mountain biking and questions whether we should alter our definition of crazy.
James Wilson
Jan 8, 2013
Improving More Than Your Pedaling Cardio
You can't get fit by sitting on the couch and watching bike videos, so listen up as James has a new instalment to make you more fit.
James Wilson
Dec 4, 2012
MTB Specific vs. The Crossfit Swing
Learn how the Kettle Ball can be used for MTB specific training.
James Wilson
Nov 6, 2012
Exercises To Improve Your Standing Pedaling Power
Back to make us all stronger. This month it's about being stronger while standing and pedalling.
James Wilson
Oct 4, 2012
How to Manual & Bunny Hop Your Bike
Manualing is one of those skills most rider's think you are either born with or you just can't do it. James takes a moment to show you that you just might be able to join the category of riders that can do this magic trick.
James Wilson
Sep 11, 2012
Shoe, Pedal and Foot Placement Tips for Flat Pedals
Do you ride flats? Listen to what James has to say about your foot placement and how it can help your daily ride.
James Wilson
Aug 8, 2012
Which Muscles are Really Used During the Pedal Stroke?
New information debates which muscles we use during a pedal stroke - and it's good news for flat pedal users - by James Wilson of MTB Strength Training Systems
James Wilson
Jul 5, 2012
Staying fit during the riding season with Escalating Density Training
How do you stay strong now that riding is in full swing and you're fighting for time to do things? James tells us how you can manage your time to stay strong all summer long.
James Wilson
Jun 6, 2012
Functional Grip Training for Mountain Biking
How does your grip strength relate to how well you ride? Watch and learn as James takes us through this month's Strength Training video.
James Wilson
May 8, 2012
4 Core Exercises to Challenge Even the Strongest Riders
How strong is your core? I bet it could use some more work and James Wilson is here to help you get fit.
James Wilson
Apr 10, 2012
Improve your leg and core strength with sandbag training.
Stronger legs and Core with a few simple steps from James Wilson.
James Wilson
Mar 13, 2012
4 Bodyweight Exercises You May Not Be Using...But Should!
Can't get to the gym? Have no weights at home? No worries, these exercises only require one thing, you.
James Wilson
Feb 8, 2012
Breathing Ladders to Instantly Improve Your Cardio
You are strong, but always out of breath. Wanna learn how to breath better for better performance? James teaches us some new techniques inside.
James Wilson
Jan 4, 2012
Power Training with Swings and Snatches
It's now 2012, have you made a new year's resolution to be a stronger rider? Check out James Wilson's newest instalment to make you a better rider.
James Wilson
Dec 6, 2011
The Warrior Diet
This month James wants to take a look at how we eat and his experience with the Warrior Diet. Can it help you?
James Wilson
Nov 1, 2011
Off Season Training Workout
It's the "off season" and you want to get yourself in prep mode for next race season, what should you be doing? James has some great suggestions this month to get us headed in the right direction.
James Wilson
Oct 7, 2011
Instantly increase your pedal stroke power!
Do you want to get more power from your pedal stroke? Watch as James helps to makes us stronger inside.
James Wilson
Sep 7, 2011
Bulletproof Knees & Lower Back
James Wilson wants you to be a stronger rider and to be able to enjoy your riding even more. Here he takes a look a bulletproofing your knees and lower back.
James Wilson
Aug 1, 2011
Building Bulletproof Shoulders
We often take our shoulders for granted until we hurt them, now is the time to do some preventative work to strengthen them.
James Wilson
Jul 11, 2011
20 Minute Strength & Cardio Circuit
James makes us sweat in today's circuit training video - training makes ya faster, so get to it!
James Wilson
Jun 6, 2011
Body Position Clinic
"Balance good, karate good. Balance bad, may as well go home." - Mr. Miyagi from the original Karate Kid.
James Wilson
May 5, 2011
Hybrid Exercises to Build Strength & Cardio
James Wilson brings us his latest installment of Strength Training for us MTB riders and this time he's mixing two motions into one to create hybrids that could really help you on the trail.
James Wilson
Apr 6, 2011
Ride Faster and with More Confidence
Would you give me 15 minutes a day if I swore that it would help you ride faster, longer and with more confidence on the trail? If you don't have 15 minutes a day to devote to some sort of workout then are you really serious about being a better rider? Why am I starting this article with a bunch of questions?
James Wilson
Mar 2, 2011
The Best Cardio Training You Aren't Doing
Jumping rope is a great cardio exercise for mountain bikers because it builds lower leg power and endurance and forces you to maintain good posture in the process.
James Wilson
Feb 10, 2011
3 Steps to Faster Corners
Railing corners is one of the Holy Grails of trail riding - riders who can do it flow faster and those who can't complain about their tires and head tube angle.
James Wilson
Jan 14, 2011
TRX Training for Mountain Biking
Few pieces of equipment are as valuable to the mountain biker as a suspension trainer. I'll admit that when they first came out I was a bit skeptical and thought they were more of a gimmick, like standing on a BOSU Ball, than actually filling a genuine need.
However, since getting my hands a couple not a day goes by in my facility that they are not being used.
However, since getting my hands a couple not a day goes by in my facility that they are not being used.
James Wilson
Dec 21, 2010
15 Minute Trail Rider Tune Up Workout
Adding in a 15 Minute Trail Rider Tune Up on days that you can't make it to the gym is a great way to "optimally deal with reality". These workouts can help you improve mobility, increase core strength and develop body awareness in one compact package.
Here is how they work...
Here is how they work...
James Wilson
Oct 11, 2010
Split Stance Exercises for Faster Cornering
One of the things I've realized is that being able to ride switch-foot is not an option, it is a must for good trail riding. Besides it being good for when you do find your feet switched for some reason on the trail it also helps to fight imbalances - you'd be amazed at how bad riding with the same foot forward all the time is for your hips and lower back. However, the most important thing in my book is how it helps you corner better.
Read on and become a better rider,
Read on and become a better rider,
James Wilson
Jun 24, 2010
Cardio vs. Endurance Training
Let me ask you a question - Do you want better cardio? Or do you want to be able to ride harder, faster and longer on the trail? Think these two goals are the same thing? Perhaps not…
The problem lies in the confusion caused by the terms "cardio training" and "endurance training" being used interchangeably. The truth is that they mean entirely different things. Understanding this difference is important in order to know what you really need to get to the next level.
Details and video inside,
The problem lies in the confusion caused by the terms "cardio training" and "endurance training" being used interchangeably. The truth is that they mean entirely different things. Understanding this difference is important in order to know what you really need to get to the next level.
Details and video inside,
James Wilson
May 10, 2010
5 Exercises to Help You Rip Corners Faster
Few things separate great riders from average ones like the ability to corner. Being able to glide into a turn, avoid overcooking it and sail out with maximum speed is a thing of beauty to watch. For a lot of riders it seems like voodoo black magic and it seems impossible for them to figure out how to go that fast in a corner without washing out or wrecking.
The good news is that cornering ability isn't magical and you can significantly improve your speed with a few pointers and some training.
Video and details inside,
The good news is that cornering ability isn't magical and you can significantly improve your speed with a few pointers and some training.
Video and details inside,
James Wilson
Apr 12, 2010
Core Training for Mountain Biking
Core training is big buzzword in mountain biking today. It seems that the cure to everything is better "core strength". But what exactly is the core and why should a mountain biker care how strong it is? What is the best way to train the core to help you ride with more skill and endurance? What are some exercises you can start using today to improve your core strength and riding?
I'm glad you asked. Here are some strategies I use to help riders like Aaron Gwin ride with more strength and confidence.
I'm glad you asked. Here are some strategies I use to help riders like Aaron Gwin ride with more strength and confidence.
James Wilson
Mar 11, 2010
Unilateral Training with Aaron Gwin
See Team Yeti's Aaron Gwin demonstrate several exercises every rider should be using to get faster on the trail.
One of the best ways to improve your riding is to include a heavy dose of single limb training, also known as unilateral training. While bilateral training is better known and also important, there are several unique advantages that unilateral training offers that makes it a must to include in your program. Before I get into their 4 main advantages, though, let me clear up a common misconception.
Details and video inside,
One of the best ways to improve your riding is to include a heavy dose of single limb training, also known as unilateral training. While bilateral training is better known and also important, there are several unique advantages that unilateral training offers that makes it a must to include in your program. Before I get into their 4 main advantages, though, let me clear up a common misconception.
Details and video inside,
Tyler Maine
Jul 7, 2009
Combo Lifts: Squeezing More Results into Less Time
Source: James Wilson
One of the biggest concerns I get from mountain bikers about adding strength training into their regimen is that they do not have time for it. Family, work, personal lives and (most importantly) riding all add up leaving some of us with less than 2 hours per week for any other type of training. Because most programs (including my Ultimate MTB Workout Program) require 2-3 hours per week to complete, these riders end up doing nothing.
Learn how to get more from your training inside,
One of the biggest concerns I get from mountain bikers about adding strength training into their regimen is that they do not have time for it. Family, work, personal lives and (most importantly) riding all add up leaving some of us with less than 2 hours per week for any other type of training. Because most programs (including my Ultimate MTB Workout Program) require 2-3 hours per week to complete, these riders end up doing nothing.
Learn how to get more from your training inside,
Tyler Maine
Jan 30, 2009
Time to GET FIT for spring and beyond!
Source: Strand Fitness Coaching
Getting started – Base training
If you haven’t put in the effort to get fit this off season, now is the time. Mountain biking is an extremely technical sport so even if you are the fittest person in the world, it doesn’t mean you’ll be winning world cups. But, it will play a huge role in helping you ride longer, faster, stronger and most importantly, recover quicker.
Getting started – Base training
If you haven’t put in the effort to get fit this off season, now is the time. Mountain biking is an extremely technical sport so even if you are the fittest person in the world, it doesn’t mean you’ll be winning world cups. But, it will play a huge role in helping you ride longer, faster, stronger and most importantly, recover quicker.