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Fitness & Training

Fitness and mountain biking go hand in hand. We can help you reach your goals, whether it's getting in shape or making it to the top of your local mountain bike trail.
No Gym, No Problem – Mountain Bike Strength Training
A two day, no gym required, strength training program for mountain bikers from MTB Strength Training System creator James Wilson. A serious at home or on the road mountain bike strength training program.
Stretching for Cycling
Stretching for cycling is a great way to prevent injury and increase mobility. Learn how to stretch before, during, and after a ride. A great guide from About's bicycling guide.
Heart Rate Monitor Guide - Heart Rate Monitor Workout Basics
Heart rate monitors are a powerful training tool. Learn how to get the most out of your heart rate monitor.
Post Injury Recovery
A guide to making the best of your post injury recovery. Exercises and strategies to get your body back to prime condition after injury.
Winter Bike Training
Staying in Cycling shape over the winter can be a real challenge especially in particularly cold and wet areas of the world. Getting into a winter training routine for cycling can be make things a lot better.
Common Training Traps
Some basic training and fitness tips to keep you from outdoing your self from Mountain Bike Action Magazine. Moderation, preparation, and proper nutrition can keep you from self destructing your training and fitness goals.
Get Climbing Legs
Five great workouts to get your legs ready to mole hills out of the best mountains from Mountain Bike Magazine.
Rock Abs, No Crunches
Some great guidance to get your core strength up using non-traditional excercises from Mountain Bike Magazine.
Cycling Training Tips
A good mountain bike training resource that guides you through getting ready for a race or event, starting with training tips during the off season and ending with advice for the day of the event.

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