Listen "I'm peaking! Proper training leads to more MTB fun on the trails - Fitness Primer [RNL S1, Ep9]"
Episode Synopsis
Proper training leads to better fitness and more mountain bike fun on the trails! Climb faster and ride longer on your MTB with tools such as indoor trainers, HR zones, bike computers, TrainerRoad, outdoor HIIT rides, power meters and so much more!
Welcome to the 1st Ride & Laugh Fitness Pod! Dan & Sage discuss all things cardio fitness. The benefits of an indoor trainer vs. training outdoors. Benefits of structured riding vs. intuitive rides and workouts. Dan reviews tips for making your indoor riding suffer less and Sage reviews the HR zones and why he loves outdoor rides and cross-training with trail runs.
The guys debate helpful tech for mountain bike cardio training as well as finding motivation to train, building mental toughness, the importance of consistency and rest/recovery days. More fitness equals more fun! Let's drop in!
MTB gratitude of the week:
Dan: TrainerRoad training app! Excellent app for structured training that actually works. App is constantly being improved and evolving. Thank you TR Team!
Sage: Strava - Great start into cardio training by tracking your rides & activities. Plus the social aspect can be really cool if you like having active friends! Thank you Strava!
MTB Tip of the Week:
Train outdoors & stay dry on wet days with SKS Fenders. Check out The TrailSage review here: https://youtu.be/MtB5btRmWSo
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jIWjpFFggKs
The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, mtb gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].
#MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #Fitness #Training
Welcome to the 1st Ride & Laugh Fitness Pod! Dan & Sage discuss all things cardio fitness. The benefits of an indoor trainer vs. training outdoors. Benefits of structured riding vs. intuitive rides and workouts. Dan reviews tips for making your indoor riding suffer less and Sage reviews the HR zones and why he loves outdoor rides and cross-training with trail runs.
The guys debate helpful tech for mountain bike cardio training as well as finding motivation to train, building mental toughness, the importance of consistency and rest/recovery days. More fitness equals more fun! Let's drop in!
MTB gratitude of the week:
Dan: TrainerRoad training app! Excellent app for structured training that actually works. App is constantly being improved and evolving. Thank you TR Team!
Sage: Strava - Great start into cardio training by tracking your rides & activities. Plus the social aspect can be really cool if you like having active friends! Thank you Strava!
MTB Tip of the Week:
Train outdoors & stay dry on wet days with SKS Fenders. Check out The TrailSage review here: https://youtu.be/MtB5btRmWSo
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jIWjpFFggKs
The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, mtb gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].
#MTB #MountainBike #MTBPodcast #Fitness #Training
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