MTB Strength Training with Ben Plenge - The Inside Line Podcast

Welcome mountain bikers, I’m excited to have Ben Plenge on the show today. He’s a rider, racer, but he’s also the founder and coach at The Strength Factory in the UK. We discuss how Ben found mountain biking and being a fitness coach as well as specific philosophies and techniques to become a stronger, fitter rider. Episode Topics 0:00 - Intro

 2:34 - Getting into MTB and Joining the Army

 9:21 - Becoming a Fitness Coach and Founding the Strength Factory

 15:36 - Fitness for MTBers over 40 years old

 21:32 - Mental Health, Training and Empathy

 27:01 - Do You Need Weights or Tech Gadgets to Train Well?

 34:13 - Importance of Posture for MTB

 39:33 - Different Body Types and Training Based on Forward Riding Foot

 44:37 - Nasal Breathing for MTB

 50:26 - Being Successful with a Fitness Plan - Realistic Time Management

 59:28 - Benefits of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training

 1:10:48 - Does an E-Bike Make You Weak?

 1:14:36 - Racers Ben Admires

 1:16:56 - MTB Strength Programs Strength Factory Promotions for Vital MTBersUse the code VITALMTB for 20% off the Complete MTB ProgrammeUse the code VITALDH for 20% off the Complete DH ProgrammeUse the code VITAL40 for 20% off the Over 40s MTB ProgrammeAll discount codes expire on 31st May. Instagram: @strengthfactory_coach

YouTube: @thestrengthfactory.

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