When I first started riding it didn’t take me long to realize that my technical [...]
While most riders understand the need for better technical skills to ride with more confidence [...]
Last week I gave a talk about better breathing at my friend’s chiropractic office. He [...]
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Something I believe strongly in is the need for everyone to learn how to fight. [...]
A few months ago I had an insight – my training has changed a lot [...]
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Well, another year is just about in the books. I think that most of us [...]
In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I look at how your internal chemistry affects [...]
When I turned 40 I had to admit to myself that it was more than [...]
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What’s faster on a downhill – pedaling or coasting? While most riders would assume that [...]
In this podcast I interview Tony Blauer, who is the creator of the SPEAR System [...]
While everyone likes to think that they are ready to help if the need arises, [...]
In this video I show you 3 exercises to build advanced MTB specific core strength. [...]
In this podcast I interview the creator of the Brake Ace system Matt Miller. Matt [...]
In this podcast I review the findings of a 2017 study on mountain biking injuries [...]
In this podcast I interview Kevin Estela, who is the author of 101 Skills You [...]
A few weeks ago I shared a podcast covering the new science behind coaching cues [...]
In this podcast I interview the founder of The School of Crazy Monkey Self Defense, [...]
In this podcast I cover Performance Breathing for MTB and how you can use specific [...]
Improving your cardio and endurance on the trail requires more than just a bunch of [...]
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In this podcast I talk about fear, or more specifically, your relationship with it. Learning [...]
In this podcast I answer a rider question about e-bikes and another question on how [...]
A big part of being ready to help is having the right tools. Your EDC [...]
In this podcast I talk about medical training for mountain bikers and why you need [...]
Being able to deal with traumatic bleeding is a skill that isn’t super complicated and [...]
In this podcast I explain what makes for good coaching cues when trying to teach [...]
In this episode of the podcast I explain what makes for better breathing and how [...]
In this podcast I talk about becoming an MTB Warrior, or someone who is able [...]
A couple of days ago I read an article about a mountain biker being stabbed [...]
The 2021 February Bundle is here! Save big on 15-Min Trail Rider Tune-Ups, Time Crunched [...]
Last week I had another podcast interview gets posted, this time by the team at [...]
One of the interesting side effects of the growth of podcasting is that I’ve had [...]
The 2021 New Year’s Promo is here! Save 50% off the Ultimate MTB Workout + [...]
The biggest sale of the year is here! Save over 80% and get four of [...]
It doesn’t take long before you realize that mountain biking requires a lot of cardio [...]
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In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I tell you why trying to use your [...]
In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I answer some rider questions that I’ve gotten [...]
In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview Chuck McGee III, a breathwork specialist [...]
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In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview strength coach Dan John. Dan is [...]
Join me this Friday the 7th at 10 am MT for my new Riding For [...]
I recently got a question from a rider about my position on Standing Pedaling. As [...]
In this new episode of the BikeJames Podcast I cover… Grip strength training for mountain [...]
As I get older I realize that one of the best skills you can have [...]
Last week my family and I drove to Moab to pick up a puppy from [...]
My family and I have decided that it’s time to get a new dog and [...]
Being willing to try something new is the unintentional theme of this BikeJames Podcast. After [...]
I’ve always thought of mountain biking as a great way for men and women to [...]
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When I first started working out over 30 years ago the strength training world was [...]
This is the video from the Riding For A Lifetime Group Class I did on [...]
I joke with my clients that I run a “do as I say, not as [...]
In this webinar I’m going over the history and science of Isometric Training. I also [...]
Like a lot of stories about a great revelation, this one starts with a journey [...]
Look, I know that Isometric Training isn’t sexy. No one really uses it because everyone [...]
Swings are a great way to work on your MTB specific movement skills. In this [...]
I’ve been to a lot of skills training camps but it was the first one [...]
Everyone is being affected by the Coronavirus and the measures being taken to contain it. [...]
When I went to the RKC Kettlebell Certification a few years ago I didn’t know [...]
This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 4-11-20. It is a [...]
Improving your pedaling power and reducing low back pain from riding both require more efficient [...]
This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 4-4-20. It is a [...]
I hope your week has been going well and you’ve been finding some ways to [...]
This is the video from a webinar I did on The 4 Cardio Quadrants. It [...]
If you are a mountain biker – and if you are reading this I assume [...]
This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 3-28-20. It is a [...]
In this podcast I share my insights in the concept of Riding For A Lifetime. [...]
One of the common responses I get when presenting the real science and movement principles [...]
In this video I answer a rider’s question about the best way to fuel for [...]
In this video I show you a great workout using a single kettlebell and two [...]
First, I hope that this podcast finds you healthy and safe. Mountain biking is an [...]
When I first started this newsletter 15+ years ago, I never thought I would be [...]
We all know that we need to work on our hip hinge for better body [...]
Clipless pedals are one of the most mysterious things in the world of cycling – [...]
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The Hip Hinge is a foundation of how we move on the bike. But there [...]
You often hear that clipless pedals are 20-30%+ more efficient than flat pedals but there [...]
Learn what leverage based tension is and why it is a must for mountain bikes. [...]
Why you should stop “cardio training” for MTB and what do do instead to help [...]
Learn why standing up on your bike is way better for your performance and fun [...]
Goals are important but knowing how to set the right goals is important. Some goals [...]
How would an engineer approach solving the problem of creating a strong pedal stroke? The [...]
A recent study showed that riding an e-bike had similar fitness benefits compared to a [...]
Do you know the history of the ball of the foot position on your pedals? [...]
Attention MTB Riders: It’s Time To Talk About Effective Training And The MISTAKES That Most [...]
How to perform an Isometric Hold to improve your strength. Isometrics are the fastest and [...]
Not all physical qualities are equal when it comes to how they should be trained. [...]
Learn the difference between a Trail Skill and a Show Off Skill and how knowing [...]
This is the MOST IMPORTANT concept I’ve ever come across in my 30 years of [...]
In this video, I share why drilling to create muscle memory is a waste of [...]
Have you ever heard the saying that “to achieve what others can’t, you must be [...]
For some riders, the term “off season” is a dirty word. They scoff at the [...]
On your bike you have to do a push up type movement, making the Push [...]
In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast, I recap the 3 lessons I took away [...]
Over the past few weeks I’ve posted several things about how having your hands wider [...]
Last week I posted a review of a new soft tissue tool I’ve been using [...]
This last month was a busy one for me with MTB Strength Training Systems. Besides [...]
Your ability to recover plays a big role in your results. The more training and [...]
Over the last few months I’ve been secretly working on a project that has been [...]
In the book Sapiens – which I highly recommend BTW – the author talks about [...]
By the time you get this podcast I’ll be on my way back from a [...]
A new month means it’s time for a new Workout of the Month. And this [...]
Navigating ledges is an important part of mountain biking. While bigger wheels and better suspension [...]
