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This podcast is dedicated to bringing the 40+ year old mountain biker the best training strategies to help them ride stronger now and for year to come.
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Aug 19, 2011
Aug 19, 2011
14 min
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"
If you have any questions or comments about anything you've heard on this podcast please post them at www.bikejames.com and I'll get to them ASAP.
-James Wilson-
Aug 5, 2011
Aug 5, 2011
20 min
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. Please post any questions or comments at www.bikejames.com. -James Wilson-
Jun 17, 2011
Jun 17, 2011
22 min
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 this book review I again tie a book that has nothing to do with mountain biking into my favorite sport. If you have any questions or comments on this podcast please visit www.bikejames.com and post them there. -James Wilson-
Apr 19, 2011
Apr 19, 2011
16 min
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast I cover: - MTB Grip Training Advice - Morning Workout Nutrition and Nutrient Timing If you have any questions of comments please visit www.bikejames.com and post them there. -James Wilson-
Apr 7, 2011
Apr 7, 2011
41 min
In this episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast you'll find: - Training Tip: How to alter your training during riding season and how to adjust it to help you peak for a race. - Gear Review: 5:10 sticky rubber shoes changed the face of mountain biking. In this review I go over the shoes I wear and where you can find them if your local bike shop doesn't have them. - Interview with Leah Barber: Singletracks.com is one of the really great mountain bike websites out there with tons of great stuff and a lot of unique features. In this interview with co-founder Leah Barber I find out what makes Singletracks.com so great and who would really benefit from checking it out. If you have any questions or comments about this podcast please post them at www.bikejames.com. -James Wilson-
Mar 22, 2011
Mar 22, 2011
26 min
In this edition of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast you'll find: - Outside In vs. Inside Out Training: How you view your relationship to the bike will play a big role in how you approach training. - Top 10 MTB Super Foods: My list of the 10 foods I try to have on hand at all times and consume on a regular basis. If you have any questions or comments about this podcast please post them at www.bikejames.com -James Wilson-
Mar 2, 2011
Mar 2, 2011
30 min
In this edition of the MTB Strength Coach podcast you'll find: - MTB Nutrition 101: How to shrink the change of improving your diet so that you can actually accomplish it. - Top 3 Clipless Pedal Myths: A lot of mountain bikers are being held mentally hostage by myths surrounding the "advantages" of clipless pedals so I wanted to dispel some of them so riders can make a more informed decision. If you have any questions or comments on this podcast visit www.bikejames.com and post them. -James Wilson-
Feb 8, 2011
Feb 8, 2011
31 min
Here's what I cover in this edition of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast: - High Tension vs. Rythmic Cardio Training: This past weekend I had a "eureka" moment where I suddenly realized what the other cardio component to trail riding is. For years I've been trying to articulate why you can't just pedal your way to better trail fitness and in this podcast I explain why you need to focus on High Tension cardio. - Book Review: A Fighter's Mind - Inside the Mental Game: This is a book I just finished and it contained a lot of great lessons on the mindset needed for training, achieving greatness and making the most of life. In it the author interviewed great fighters from the past and present and found out what it takes to push themselves beyond "normal" and I found the book to be very inspirational and educational...highly recommended. If you have any questions or comments about anything you've heard on this podcast please visit www.bikejames.com to post them and I'll get to them ASAP. -James Wilson-
Jan 27, 2011
Jan 27, 2011
31 min
In this podcast I talk with Steve Lafflin, a road cycling coach from Indiana. Steve breaks down the latest science behind pedal stroke and power/ efficiency and addresses questions about "spinning circles", cleat placement and other rumors and myths surrounding the pedal stroke. Post any comments or questions at www.bikejames.com. -James Wilson-
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
23 min
Over the last year I've had a lot of great experiences and read a lot of great books, all of which had an impact on my riding and the training programs I write. However, 3 things stood out over the rest and I wanted to share the lessons I learned from them: - Mike Boyle's Facility Mentorship - The 4 Hour Work Week - Better Ride Coaches Camp Hope you enjoyed the last year of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast, I look forward to doing more of them next year. Ride Strong! -James Wilson-