The Longevity Performance Blueprint
Mountain bikers of all levels face unique challenges in their quest for peak performance. To maximize their potential and longevity in...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 15
- 3 min
The Longevity Advantage
"How Prioritizing Lifelong Wellness Actually Enhances Peak Performance" I was doing a back rehab session, with a client in the gym this...
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Alex Ackerley
- Oct 6
- 4 min
Anatomy of an Elite Mountain biker
This fall, I have the opportunity to participate in the design and execution of a series of performance testing camps for professional...
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Alex Ackerley
- Aug 24
- 3 min
🚴 Navigating the Path to Elite Strength Training for Cyclists: Where I've been 🚴
Greetings, fellow seekers of strength and cycling excellence! It's been quite a stretch since my last entry in November 2022, and oh boy,...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 25, 2022
- 4 min
Off-Season Tune-up 2. Knees
There are many forms of knee injury and this is not an exhaustive list. If you have knee concerns and this article still leaves you with...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Off-Season Tune-up 1. Ankles
The limited Ankle range of motion we employ all season while cycling, can lead to reduced off-bike mobility. The body employs an...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
A season of Failure and Reward
How I had my best season ever, despite failing to complete 3 out of 3 main objectives. In February this year, I outlined my main goals...
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Alex Ackerley
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
Success Stories - The Hardest Fondo
Terrence is a long-term client. Interestingly after switching to the Performance program from In-Person PT, his Results really took off....
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Alex Ackerley
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
NXFT's 4 Phases of Performance
I've spoken a little bit this summer about the 4 phases all of our athletes go through in their NXFT Performance Program. And there are...
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Alex Ackerley
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
Success Stories - A Summer of Effortless PR's
Shawn came to me in the middle of Winter, looking to find a strength program that would help him break a performance plateau in his...
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Alex Ackerley
- Jul 25, 2022
- 4 min
Success Stories - Broken Leg, to Breaking PR's
I started my Professional Training carreer in active Rehabilitation, helping people recover their functional fitness after Car Accidents...
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Alex Ackerley
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
Success Stories - Merritt Crown 60km
How Blaine crushed his first Merritt Crown 60k Blaine started mountain biking around 5 years ago. Similar to so many of our clients, he’s...
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Alex Ackerley
- May 10, 2022
- 2 min
Join the Squad
I'm looking for 10 Riders, Starting June 1st! To register - email me directly at alex@nexusfit.ca This is the third year I've been...
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Alex Ackerley
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min
How long will your gains last?
Unfortunately, there is such a thing as too much rest. Fortunately, we have a good idea of just how much! As our riding time creeps up...
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Alex Ackerley
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Tread Carefully into Spring
Transitioning out of winter Gracefully can make or break your season. NB, For those of you who love biking, but not so much the...
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Alex Ackerley
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
Keep Lifting In-Season
Strength Training probably matters even more, in-season than out-of-season. And here's why. We all know that cross-training is crucial...
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Alex Ackerley
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
How's your pre-season going?
Do you know if your training is working? If you don't know for sure, it's very possible that it isn't. Well, it's February and I suppose...
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Alex Ackerley
- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
Can you Relate to Pete?
“When I'm not at work, all I want to do is grab my Bike or Skis and head out" Meet Pete, Petes’ favourite pastimes are Mountain Biking...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Faster - Finally
Riding your ass off and not getting any faster? Following all the rules, like lots of base miles with a healthy sprinkling of...
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Alex Ackerley
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
1 Exercise to unlock your hamstrings
-upper and lower body aches and Pains on the Bike -Technical bike handling -Faster Sprinting and Better Endurance - Your Long Term health...
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