Endurance Training is by far the favorite subject of

mountain bikers everywhere. No matter what they ride or where they are from,

more riders want to know how to improve their endurance than just about

anything else.

And for good reason. Endurance Training is the most specific

of all of the physical qualities you can train and represents the pinacle of

the Sports Specific Triangle. It don’t matter how much flexibility, strength or

speed you have if you can’t sustain it on the trail where it matters most.

But this has also lead to a lot of confusion about Endurance

Training, especially as it relates specifically to us as mountain bikers. Like

I’ve pointed out before, the term “cyclist” is usually just a code word for “road

riding” and no where does this matter more than when picking an Endurance

Training Program.

In this new podcast I go over everything you need to know

about Endurance Training for mountain biking. You’ll learn why it isn’t the

same thing as cardio training, what the most valuable cardio training you can

do is and some tips to help you pick the right Endurance Training program for

you.

Endurance Training is the most important part of your

training program but it has to be built on a solid foundation of flexibility,

strength and speed. You also have to make sure you aren’t falling into the trap

of doing more and more cardio instead of focusing on improving the quality of

the cardio you are doing.

When you get it right, though, the right approach to

Endurance Training can make a huge impact on your riding. Hopefully the info

and tips in this podcast will help you find the right approach for you.

Until next time…

Ride Strong,

James Wilson