The Inside Line Podcast
MTB Strength Training with Ben Plenge - The Inside Line Podcast
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 Topics
0:00 – 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 Programs
Strength Factory Promotions for Vital MTBers
- Use the code VITALMTB for 20% off the Complete MTB Programme
- Use the code VITALDH for 20% off the Complete DH Programme
- Use the code VITAL40 for 20% off the Over 40s MTB Programme
All discount codes expire on 31st May.
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YouTube: @thestrengthfactory.
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