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Strength to Weight Ratio Part 2 - Descending
Why Strength-to-Weight Ratio Matters Just as Much on the Way Down In the world of mountain biking, strength-to-weight ratio is usually...
Alex Ackerley
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Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Why Climbs Feel Hard (And What You Can Do About It)
It’s one of the most common things I hear from riders when they start working with me: “I’ve been grinding away on the trainer, but that...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 123 min read
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Why all Mountain Bikers Should consider a little Olympic Lifting
If you want to ride harder, accelerate faster, and pop off the ground with control — you need power . Not just raw strength, but the...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 112 min read
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🧠 DOMS for Mountain Bikers: What Soreness Means, and When to Worry
“Should I still ride if I’m sore from strength training?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that, you’re not alone. DOMS—Delayed Onset Muscle...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 43 min read
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Don't make my Mistakes
Why Strength Training Matters: The Hard Lesson I Learned in My First MTB Race When I first moved to Squamish, I was a rookie mountain...
Alex Ackerley
Mar 274 min read
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Don't give up when you're just getting started
Why Bikers Should Keep Strength Training in Season (Even When the Trails Call Your Name) As the weather warms up and trails dry out, most...
Alex Ackerley
Mar 265 min read
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More Riding Doesn’t Always Mean More Progress
It’s easy to assume that if you just keep riding, you’ll keep improving. But at a certain point, that stops being true. Without...
Alex Ackerley
Feb 195 min read
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Success Stories: How Nate Transformed His Riding Through Strength Training
About a year ago, Nate approached me with a realization—if ski guiding and mountain bike coaching were going to be a long-term career for...
Alex Ackerley
Feb 103 min read
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Get Race-Ready for your Spring Enduro: Your 12-Week Training Plan!
The Squamish Enduro on April 27 is rapidly approaching. It might feel like the distant future, but with just 12 weeks to go, now is the...
Alex Ackerley
Jan 302 min read
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Your Hips might be letting you down.
The Importance of Hip Rotation for Cyclists When we think about improving cycling performance and comfort, we often focus on power...
Alex Ackerley
Jan 213 min read
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Not a gym person?
I have a fix for that - really. For many mountain bikers, stepping into a gym can feel intimidating. The unfamiliar equipment, technical...
Alex Ackerley
Jan 143 min read
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Start now, Crush it Later
Why It’s Not Too Late to Start Your Winter MTB Training Program If you’ve been following along on Instagram , you’ll know we’re already a...
Alex Ackerley
Jan 72 min read
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First Things First: Foundational Strength Development for Mountain Biking Performance
If you're here, you already know. Strength training is a cornerstone of mountain biking performance and longevity. It builds power for...
Alex Ackerley
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Mastering the Swiss Ball Pike: The Secret Weapon for Mountain Bikers
Whether you’re tackling sharp corners, landing jumps, or climbing steep terrain, a strong connection between the lower and upper body is...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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From Intimidated to Empowered: How Strength Training Transformed Shawna’s Riding
When Shawna came to me, she shared how challenging it had become to keep up with her kids on family bike rides. As their interests...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Regaining Confidence after Injury
Megan's an enduro racer, Yeti Ambassador and all around bad-ass. Another client that scares me! She' s no stranger to pushing limits. As...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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High Performance Living
How Tim Found the Perfect Balance with My Training Program Tim isn’t your average weekend warrior. In his 40s and having spent most of...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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From the Garage to the Podium
Jason wasn't starting from scratch when he reached out to me this summer. He's been shredding hard for decades. Winning races on Mountain...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Archer Push-ups. Now available for everyone :)
The archer push-up has emerged as a go-to exercise among fitness enthusiasts, often featured in videos showcasing impressive strength and...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Exercise of the Week - the Bench Oblique Hold: A Game-Changer for Bike Handling and Core Strength
In Mountain Biking, a strong core is essential for success. It goes beyond just having a six-pack; it's about stability and control on...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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