Mountain Bike Fitness & Training
Mountain biking is great for fitness. But it shouldn't be our only modality.
You're a strong, fit mountain biker. So why does running still hurt so much? We ask an exercise physiologist.
Just because it's Dry January doesn't mean you have to lay off the hops. Here are six non-alcoholic craft beers to enjoy after your New Year's ride.
Strength Training & Workouts
Your MTB strength and fitness questions, answered! Are body weight exercises enough? Do pros train differently than amateurs? Ben explains.
A combination of sitting at the desk and sitting on the bike can result in poor posture habits. Here's how to fix them.
If most of your year is spent outdoors on the trails pushing pedals, then it’s likely the rest of your skeletal muscles can use a tune-up and a bit more balance.
Dee Tidwell breaks down mountain bike performance training for us with the Power Pyramid, and shares tips for avoiding injury.
Personal trainer and fitness instructor Chris shows three moves (plus a bonus!) to strengthen your body for smooth, crisp cornering on the trail.
In this video Chris demonstrates exercises for strengthening leg muscles and knees too for more power, less fatigue, and quicker recovery.
If you decide to jump on the electric mountain bike bandwagon, there are a few things to consider as far as handling and fitness are concerned.
Lifting weights is a classic way to build strength, though there are certainly other methods for getting fit and strong for mountain biking.
We ask professional coach Dee about overtraining, cardio, eMTB fitness, strength training, and if mountain biking is the new golf.
MTB Fitness Gear & Trainers
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All Mountain Bike Fitness & Training Articles
Mountain biking shouldn't be hard to get into. But some of the most cherished experiences are held for those willing to go the extra mile.
The mountain biking season is close to an end, for better or worse. Matt looks back on his relationship with mountain bike moderation and balancing his obsession over the years.
After two decades of war, military veterans look to the outdoors as they search for healing beyond the pharmacy.
Your MTB strength and fitness questions, answered! Are body weight exercises enough? Do pros train differently than amateurs? Ben explains.
We speak with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert to learn how anyone can improve MTB performance by incorporating more plants in their diet.
A combination of sitting at the desk and sitting on the bike can result in poor posture habits. Here's how to fix them.
While traveling throughout the country after uprooting her life in Utah, Melissa discovers that her mountain bike is her most effective teacher.
I investigated if non-alcoholic beer might be better for mountain biking, how it's brewed, and most importantly, how it tastes.
There's a lot going on in the body during hard efforts on the mountain bike. Here are three simple things to remember on your next long ride or race.
Mountain biking can be tough, both physically and mentally. Experts and research suggest there are tricks for improving our mental state during the most difficult times.
