Are you a mountain biker (man or woman) over 40 who's interested in finding out how to adapt to your hormonal changes? In this episode, we dive into what really changes after 40 and how to adapt your training, recovery, and nutrition to ride stronger, and with more confidence. Whether you're dealing with slower recovery, declining energy, mood swings, or just want to future-proof your riding, this episode gives you practical, science-backed strategies to stay powerful and resilient on the trail.

Together with performance coach Jen Kates from Shift Human Performance, we break down:

• Why strength training is non-negotiable after 40 (especially for women!) - and even more so for mountain bikers
• How hormonal shifts affect recovery, body composition and energy in men and women
• Why carbs and protein are critical for performance — and how to time them
• Practical strategies to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and stay consistent
• What the science says about muscle loss, joint health, and hormonal changes 
• Foundations of strength training, nutrition & recovery for mountain bikers over 40

Whether you're riding to stay fit, chase flow, or overcome fear on technical terrain — this episode gives you tools to keep progressing in your 40s, 50s and beyond.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to build a body that supports your riding — not one that breaks down because of it. 

Work with Jen: https://shifthumanperformance.com/shredstrong/

Work with me, Roxy: https://roxybike.podia.com/sign-me-up (The link will give you access to a free course and tips to your inbox!) 

Support my ads-free podcast: https://www.patreon.com/c/rideandinspire or BUY ME A COFFEE 🥰 here: https://buymeacoffee.com/roxyinspires 

The two books I mention in this episode: Why we sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker and BREATH by James Nestor