One of the recurring themes in my life lately is the need to identify the right problem before you can come up with the right solution. Sometimes we think the problem is one thing and work like crazy to find answer to it only to be frustrated over and over again because we were seeing the wrong thing.
From life to training to riding your bike, it is all one big series of “problems” to solve with physical and mental tools you have available. But you only know the right tools to develop when you know the problem to solve.
The reason I bring this up is that “find the right problem to solve” became the theme of this episode of the BikeJames Podcast. By shedding some light on a new way to look at some common problems we face on the bike and in the gym I hope I can help you come up with better solutions to them.
In this episode I share some thoughts on...
Training: Horizontal Loading vs. Vertical Loading: What is it and which is better for improving hip movement on the bike.
Skills: Pressure vs. Weight for Standing Climbing: Why you don’t need or want you butt on the seat for traction.
Bro Science: Functional Threshold Power vs. Intermittent Power to predict XC race results: Does improving your FTP improve your MTB?
Equipment: Angles 90: Great training tool for chin ups and deadlifts.
I hope you enjoy this episode and get some new perspective on the problem how to improve your power, endurance and skills on your bike. I’ll be in touch next week with a new video showing how standing climbing makes it easier to navigate technical climbs.
Until next time…
Ride Strong,
James Wilson
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Skills Training for Mountain Biking
Endurance Training for Mountain Biking
Speed Training for Mountain Biking
Why Strength Training is an important part of improving your endurance.
How to use Flexibility Training to improve your performance.
Some tips to help you maximize your off-season training plan
Forging the Blade vs. Sharpening the Edge
Perception drives movement function and movement function drives perception.
Talking with Coach Al Painter about using strenth training with endurance athletes.
How to make an exercise harder without adding reps or weight plus tips on climbing
Why understanding the 2 levels of cross training is the key to becoming a better rider.
Cardio Training for Mountain Biking
New Rider Q&A Podcast answering your MTB training questions.
Why Standing Pedaling is Better than Seated Pedaling
Heart Rate Recovery, Race Day Nutrition & Spin Classes for MTB
Psych: Achieving optimal mental focus during performance
Zen Mountain Biking - Improve your riding 100% in 30 days
Maximizing Your Off Season Training
Tension Based Cardio Training
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