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 […]
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Are you “overskilled”?
I would have to say that 90% of the MTB riders and racers that I have met would be defined as “over skilled”. It sounds absurd since most feel that some aspect of their riding needs work, be it skill related such as gate starts or fitness related such as better power endurance (I define […]
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21st Century Cardio Training – Part 2
In this podcast I show you how to use an intensity based program to avoid the pitfalls seen in most cardio programs. You can right click on the link below and select “Save as…” to download the MP3 file. 21st Century Cardio Training pt 2 You can also download the handout I refer to in […]
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21st Century Cardio Training – part 1
In this podcast I cover my definitive look developing mountain bike specific cardio. 21st Century Cardio Training pt 1 Right click on the link above and select “Save as…” in order to download the MP3 file to your computer. -James Wilson-
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Going beyond a normal workout…
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Are you “false fit”?
Most exercise professionals would agree that there are many components to fitness. A well rounded approach to fitness that addresses all of them is usually the best way to achieve lasting gains and continual progress from a program. Being deficient in even one of these components leads to slow progress and results in a condition […]
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Aerobic Base Training is Dead – The Scientific Proof
Ever since I came out about a year ago and blasted some huge holes in the idea of aerobic base training for DH and 4X riders I’ve had a lot of people doubt my sanity. Aerobic base training has been a staple of training programs for decades and many an off season program for mountain […]
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Back hurts after XC rides…
My buddy Lee McCormack (www.leelikesbikes.com) recently sent me this question… James!OK dude. I’ve been doing longer rides lately, and it’s starting to feel good. My climbing legs are coming back, and I’m comfortable for 2+ hour rides. The weak link is actually appearing on the DH. I’m training and riding the way I always do, […]
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Interview with skills coach Lee McCormack
Lee McCormack is one of my favorite people. His enthusiasm for mountain biking and life is contagious. In this interview you get some insight into the world of skills training as well as his tips for improving your ride the next time you hit the trail. Download this episode (right click and save) (Rigth click […]
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The MTB Performance Wheel
Do you want to know how to tell what you need to get better as a rider? If not you may be wasting your training time. Here is my introduction of the MTB Performance Wheel and how you can use it to better focus your training… MTB Strength Coach Podcast – The MTB Performance Wheel […]
