Strength Workout to Increase Muscular Endurance (video)

August 7, 2016 Sean Ahmadi

The best way to increase your strength is with functional strength training or "weight training".

Mountain biking and cyclocross racing are unique in the fact that they demand a lot more from your upper body and core compared to Road Cycling. Every time you go through a technical, rocky up hill section or whenever you dismount or remount on the CX bike you use core and upper body muscles.

Transitioning to Cycloross (part 2)

July 7, 2016 Sean Ahmadi

In part 1 of the “Transition to Cyclocross” series we covered how to mentally and physically transition into cyclocross season. Part 2 of this series focuses even more on physical preparation, specifically on your core muscles.

Transitioning to Cyclocross (part 1)

June 7, 2016 Sean Ahmadi

Part 1 of our “Transition to Cyclocross” series will cover how to mentally and physically transition to the cyclocross season from your road or mountain bike season. In Part 2, we’ll delve into one of the areas of physical preparation in-depth: functional core exercises for cyclocross.

Off Season Training for Endurance Athletes

May 7, 2016 Sean Ahmadi

If you are a cyclist or runner then strength training is more than just gaining power; which can actually help you with your speed or power at race pace.

As cyclists and runners we tend to move our legs in one plane of motion and therefore use only certain hip muscles while others get a little neglected. Those neglected muscles are necessary for stabilization as well as helping us avoid injury when we fall or move in other directions than forward.

5 Things to Do Before Every Workout

April 7, 2016 Sean Ahmadi

Many athletes start their workout by lacing up their shoes or throwing on a helmet, and getting right into their session. Of course just getting started can be a difficult step at times, but paying attention to a few specific preparation keys before you start a workout can mean the difference between getting the training response you want and possibly taking steps backwards.