Vital Mtb - Speaking Of Mountain Biking

Welcome mountain bikers, I’m excited to have Ben Plenge on the show today. He’s a rider, racer, but he’s also the founder and coach at The Strength Factory in the UK. We discuss how Ben found mountain biking and being a fitness coach as well as specific philosophies and techniques to become a stronger, fitter rider.Episode Topics0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Getting into MTB and Joining the Army 9:21 - Becoming a Fitness Coach and Founding the Strength Factory 15:36 - Fitness for MTBers over 40 years old 21:32 - Mental Health, Training and Empathy 27:01 - Do You Need Weights or Tech Gadgets to Train Well? 34:13 - Importance of Posture for MTB 39:33 - Different Body Types and Training Based on Forward Riding Foot 44:37 - Nasal Breathing for MTB 50:26 - Being Successful with a Fitness Plan - Realistic Time Management 59:28 - Benefits of Low-Intensity Aerobic Training 1:10:48 - Does an E-Bike Make You Weak? 1:14:36 - Racers Ben Admires 1:16:56 - MTB Strength ProgramsStrength Factory Promotions for Vital MTBersUse the code