Lets start the week right. Here's 5 ways to improve your mountain bike fitness :
1. Ride more
It's so obvious...but so true! The more you ride, the
fitter you are going to be. Make a real effort to get
out on those short, extra rides. Even just 30 minutes
makes a difference. The more you get out on the
bike, the fitter you are going to be. Consider
commuting to work and taking every chance you
can to get out for a quick spin.
2. Lift weights (or do bodyweight workouts at home)
Lifting weights, or doing bodyweight sessions at home, is
hugely important for getting fitter on the bike. Having a strong
legs, core and upper body makes a massive difference to
how you feel on the bike. You'll climb better. Descend easier. And
all around just feel miles stronger and fitter on the bike
3. Do intervals
Intervals are great for boosting your fitness. Grab a static bike (or
do them outside). Go as fast as you can for X amount of time...say
60 seconds to start with...and then go slow for X amount of time (2
minutes would be a good start) then repeat. SIMPLE.
4. Stretch more.
Here's one you may not consider very much. Flexibility on the
Here's one you may not consider very much. Flexibility on the
bike is very important. The better your body can move...the
better you can move on the bike. You need to be able to get
your hips down and back on drops and manuals. You need to
get your hips out in corners. The better you can move on the
bike...the more control you will have on the bike
5. Fuel properly
Food is hugely important for mountain bikers. Eat right and
you'll really notice the difference on the bike. There's a reason
every athlete eats well. Nutrition is so important. Eat well and
ride well.
Now, for my loyal email subscribers who've read
to the bottom of this email, I'll share some news
with you...
Tomorrow (Tuesday) it's finally time to
announce the official launch of the MTB Fitness 12 Week Training Programme! I'm VERY excited, the launch is very very close (I have a date for you tomorrow) and
I have lots of good news surrounding it (it's going to be cheaper than
I have lots of good news surrounding it (it's going to be cheaper than
the initial price tag of £180...and it's not going to be limited to 25 people)
Watch this space tomorrow night... :)
Watch this space tomorrow night... :)
Matt Mooney