When I went to the RKC Kettlebell Certification a few years ago I didn’t know how I was going to be able to make it through the 3 days of training and testing. While I had been training with kettlebells since 2005 and had a lot of experience under the ‘bells, I had also had […]
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This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 4-11-20. It is a combination of mobility and isometric training and all you need is your bodyweight and a long strap of some kind (Large Beach Towel, Forearm Forklift or a BJJ Belt are things that would work). Hit play and follow along as […]
This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 4-4-20. It is a combination of mobility and isometric training and all you need is your bodyweight and a long strap of some kind (Large Beach Towel, Forearm Forklift or a BJJ Belt are things that would work). Hit play and follow along as […]
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The 4 Cardio Quadrants – Free Webinar Replay
This is the video from a webinar I did on The 4 Cardio Quadrants. It is a concept that will help you better understand the specific demands of your sport and the best methods for improving your weaknesses. Notes: Not all cardio is created equal. Cardio Endurance is very specific to the sport and situation. […]
This is the video from a streaming workout I did on 3-28-20. It is a combination of mobility and isometric training and all you need is your bodyweight and a long strap of some kind (Large Beach Towel, Forearm Forklift or a BJJ Belt are things that would work). Hit play and follow along as […]
One of the common responses I get when presenting the real science and movement principles behind the pedal stroke is “well, that may work for you but everyone is different and I know what works for me”. I call this the Baskin Robbins argument because, for the same reason the ice cream shop carries 31 […]
In this video I answer a rider’s question about the best way to fuel for energy on a long ride. My answer may surprise you…
In this video I show you a great workout using a single kettlebell and two of my favorite training methods – Isometrics and Hybrid Exercises. This workout will build strength and MTB specific cardio in less than 30 minutes. Everyone know how valuable kettlebell training can be for mountain biking and by using these two […]
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3 Tips for Training During the CV-19 Pandemic
First, I hope that this podcast finds you healthy and safe. Mountain biking is an important part of our lives but there are much bigger things that a lot of people are going through and I hope that you’re doing as well as you can with the situation. With that said, I know that a […]
Clipless pedals are one of the most mysterious things in the world of cycling – everyone knows that the pros use them and that there are some performance benefits in some situations but no one really knows how they work. While the bio-mechanical model of pushing and pulling has been disproven the cycling media keeps […]