In my recent blog post about the Value of a Bike Fit for Mountain Biking I had some great feedback from riders who had also found the traditional approach to bike fits lacking in real, long term solutions to the common problems riders seek them out – namely pain and performance. However, I also heard [...]
As a coach I the first thing I tell new clients is that I need to work on getting things squared away from the neck up before I can worry about the rest of the body. Over the years I have observed that the few riders who display certain traits when it comes to training [...]
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I share the lessons I took from the book Zen Jiu Jitsu: The 30 day program to improve your game by 1000%. You can download this episode by clicking on the link below. You can also find the notes from this podcast posted beneath the link. [...]
In this podcast I explain how to maximize your off season training plans. You can download the MP3 file by clicking on the link below. You can find the notes from this podcast posted below. Please post any questions in the comments section and I will get to them ASAP. Download this episode (right click [...]
A few weeks ago I did a podcast interview for Coach Al Lyman, owner of Pursuit Athletic Performance and we had an outstanding talk about the fundamental importance of becoming a strong, mobile, and stable athlete in order to reach one’s full performance potential in sports as diverse as running, triathlon, and mountain biking. This [...]
In this edition of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I cover my new cardio training concept and how to use it to instantly gain a blueprint for improving any area of mountain biking. By understanding how to evaluate your needs from by looking at how you use tension on the trail you unlock the secret [...]
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I interview Energy Systems Development expert Joel Jamison. Joel is the author of the book Ultimate MMA Conditioning and is at the forefront of a more functional look at “cardio” and “endurance” training. In this interview we cover: – How strength training supports and fits into [...]
One of my most popular podcasts interviews over the last few months was with trails rider and over all mountain biking stud Ryan Leech. At the end of our conversation I mentioned something off hand about flat pedals the tragedy of seeing new riders forced into the so quickly and Ryan was in both total [...]
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I interview Andy Clower, an athletic trainer and strength coach based out of Berkley CA. Andy is a true expert on the mechanics of the foot and made some interesting points in a recent article he wrote concerning the difference between true barefoot training and minimalist [...]
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I talk to Greg Choat who is one of the top bike fit professionals in the world – yes, I said a bike fit guy! I ran into Greg at a Functional Movement Screen Lv. 2 seminar a few weeks after running my blog post on [...]
In this podcast I had the chance to talk with Ryan Leech, who helped define a generation of mountain bike riding with his mind blowing trials skills in countless movies and demos. Ryan shares a very similar philosophy about the role of training for improving as a mountain biker but have different backgrounds and methods [...]
In this podcast I go over the take aways from my recent 2 Day Skills & Fitness Clinic, including the idea of focusing on causes and not symptoms. You can download the MP3 file below: Download this episode (right click and save) If you have any questions or comments about anything you’ve heard on this [...]
In this podcast I talk to Ian Cook, operator of MyBikeStand.com, which is an independent bike and parts review website. Ian is also helping me put on my first 2 Day Skills & Fitness Clinic and in this podcast we talk about what makes his site a great resource for unbiased reviews and how the [...]
I’ve been threatening to do it for almost a year now and I finally got myself organized enough to pull it off…tomorrow I will be releasing my first all new program in 3 years, the MTB Kettlebell Conditioning Program. If you’d like a chance to win an advance copy of the program just leave your [...]
In this podcast I interview one of the best Super D/ All Mountain racers in the US, Nathan Riddle. Nathan provides some great insights into racing these popular racing formats and also shares how he was able to actually train less last off season yet still see improvements this year. You can download the MP3 [...]
In this podcast I go share my insights on how to combine my two favorite things – kettlebells and mountain biking! I’ve been using kettlebells with great success in my facility for years and there are a lot of advantages that they offer mountain bikers. In this podcast I cover: – What are kettlebells? – [...]
I’m in Long Beach today at the Perform Better 3 Day Functional Training Summit and so I can’t get a new post up but I came across this interview I did with the newly crowned World Cup Champ about a year ago when we were still working together. Aaron has succeeded as quickly as he [...]
In this podcast I go over the 4 exercises you want to avoid as a mountain biker and give you my suggestions on better exercises to include in your workout program. These 4 exercises are very common in “mountain bike specific programs” You can download the MP3 file below: Download this episode (right click and [...]
In this podcast I interview Rachel Cosgrove, leading fitness expert and co-owner of Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, CA. She is a competitive tri-athlete and coaches endurance athletes and she shares her insights into the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Podcast Powered By Podbean Download this episode (right click and save) -James Wilson-
In this edition of the MTB Strength Coach podcast you’ll find: – Lessons from my RKC Weekend: It took me 4 weeks to gather my thoughts on my 3 days with the RKC but I finally got the big lessons I took away from it ready to share with you. – The Compound Effect: In [...]
