By Tina Meinhardt, PT, DPT In mountain biking, building a strong foundation is crucial for enhanced performance on the trails. There are thousands of exercises that can help you improve strength and fitness on the bike, but it can be overwhelming on where to even begin! Here are three fundamental exercises that you can do as a workout, or incorporate into your strength program that can make a significant difference to your riding. The AIR SQUAT is an essential movement that

Are you eager to get started on a workout program in the new year, but not quite ready to dive in full force yet? Here's ANOTHER short and sweet bodyweight program to help you stay active as you get your new year started, and prepare for a more intense routine later in January. It's designed to be quick and effective, taking only 15 minutes. Feel free to alternate days of the "Quickie" workouts- doing each 2-3x per week if you can! This workout is ideal for the holiday season

Are you eager to get started on a workout program in the new year, but not quite ready to dive in full force until the holidays are over? Here's a short and sweet bodyweight program to help you stay active during the busy times, and prepare for a more intense routine. It's designed to be quick and effective, taking only 15 minutes. This workout is ideal for the holiday season for several reasons: Time-Efficient: With only 15 minutes, it's easy to fit into a busy holiday sched

Mountain biking is a sport that demands strength, endurance, and skill. While many riders focus on building their leg musculature for those steep climbs and gnarly descents, the often underestimated core muscles play a pivotal role in achieving peak performance on the trails. In this blog post, I'll explore the numerous benefits of how core training will benefit you as a mountain biker. Improved Stability and Balance: The core serves as the body's powerhouse, connecting the u

Why are Push Ups Beneficial for Mountain Bikers? Incorporating push-ups into your training routine can significantly contribute to becoming a stronger mountain biker in several ways: Upper Body Strength: Push-ups primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, as well as the core. Building strength in these areas enhances your ability to control the bike, especially during situations that require steering, maneuvering, or lifting the front wheel. Core Stability: Mountain

Rowdy Ryder Academy’s "Winter Fit" ONLINE strength program is available on an app! Cost: $140 for the 4 month program OR purchase each 4 week phase for $42 Designed specifically for mountain bikers of all levels, this periodized program consists of 4 phases, focusing on strength and conditioning to improve balance, strength, power, endurance, and overall fitness on the bike to prepare riders for their best riding year yet! You will need a few sizes of dumbbells, resistance ba

Winter is a great time to focus on strength training to develop fitness for the spring riding season.