Podcasts by The Riding For A Lifetime Podcast

MTB Specific Exercises You Might Not Be Using…But Should from 2023-12-08T11:29:58

The term “MTB Specific Training” gets thrown around a lot but what does it really mean?

At its core, it means using a training program that helps you ride faster, longer and with more ski...

Meditation For Mountain Biking from 2023-11-19T11:22:15

In this podcast I wanted to share my experience with meditation for mountain biking. I’ve been meditating in some way since I was first introduced to it through a Tai Chi class I took in college...

My Biggest Training Mistakes&Lessons Learned from 2023-11-10T06:24

Something that I try to impress on my kids is the importance of being able to admit when you are wrong and make a change. Too often we spend our time trying to justify why we do what we do rathe...

HRT for MTB from 2023-11-03T06:25

Something that I think is hard to have a conversation about Riding For A Lifetime without touching on is the subject of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT has gotten a lot more popular over ...

Core Training For The 40+ Year Old MTB Rider from 2023-10-27T06:11

Core Strength and Core Training are two buzzwords that dominate discussions around improving your MTB specific fitness in the gym. It is pretty widely recognized that having a strong core can he...

Riding For A Lifetime Podcast - 3 Things the 40+ MTB Rider Must Start Training from 2023-10-20T06:34:52

Since turning 40 over 7 years ago I’ve realized that my training priorities have to change. I’ve been talking more about the concept of Riding For A Lifetime to help give those new priorities a ...

The Best Way To Improve Your MTB Specific Grip Strength from 2023-04-04T05:55

While pretty much anyone who has ridden a mountain bike realizes that grip strength is extremely important, it is a widely misunderstood subject when it comes to how to best improve it for the d...

Training For A Lifetime - Steve Maxwell Interview from 2023-02-02T06:08

I have a special guest for today’s podcast. Steve Maxwell is one of the most influential people in my strength coaching philosophy and has been responsible for a lot of “aha” moments for me that...

Is Overbreathing Impacting Your Health&Performance? from 2023-01-31T09:56:25

While we all breathe, few of us are conscious of it and the impact that it has on our performance and health. This is unfortunate because how you breathe is an important factor and most of you r...

Medical Preparedness For The Trail&Life: Brian McLaughlin Intervie from 2023-01-26T06:43

Over the last few years I’ve had my eyes opened to the importance of medical training in case of an emergency. Most of us are never exposed to the realities of incurring a serious injury on the ...

Improving Your Health&Performance With Isometrics: Interview with Isophit Inventor Brad Thorpe from 2023-01-19T05:35

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of using Isometric Training to improve your health and fitness. I’ve posted a lot of articles, podcasts and videos going over how mountain bikers can use this p...

3 Ways To Use Isometrics In Your Training Program from 2023-01-17T10:19:37

Isometrics are one of the most effective training tools in your toolbox. They are effective, safe and have a lot of research behind them. 

They are also extremely versatile. You can use t...

What is “off season training” if you can ride year round? from 2023-01-12T11:42:06

For a lot of riders an off season is forced on them by the local riding conditions. However, this definition of an off season gets really blurry when a rider lives somewhere that they can ride y...

3 Things To Increase Your Preparedness On The Trail from 2023-01-10T07:29:29

One of the best things about mountain biking is that it allows you to get away from civilization and out into nature in a way that nothing else can. The ability to cover a lot of ground and do i...

Ryan Leech Interview - Social Media, Changing Priorities As We Age&How To Improve Your Skills from 2023-01-05T13:04:32

One of my favorite people in the mountain biking world is the legend Ryan Leech. Ryan spent decades changing what we thought was possible on a bike and has shared his passion for riding through ...

Study Shows What Type Of Strength Training Works Best For Mountain Biking. from 2023-01-03T08:24:54

If you haven’t done it already then this is the year that you need to start making strength training a priority for improving your MTB specific fitness. Improving your strength can help your fit...

3 Things I Learned From Training Aaron Gwin from 2022-12-29T07:18:01

One of the best experiences of my coaching career was being able to work with Aaron Gwin at the beginning of his riding career.

I had a connection with Rich Houseman, who “discovered” Aar...

Seated Pedaling Myths: Why Standing Pedaling Is Better For Mountain Biking from 2022-12-27T05:42

One of the things that I’m known for is that I am a big advocate for standing pedaling. In a sport where riders are told to use seated pedaling - particularly high RPM seated pedaling - as much ...

Does Nose Breathing Restrict Your Performance? from 2022-12-22T05:36

Something that I try hard to get riders to understand is that everything they do starts with their breathing habits. How you breath affects not only your cardio and endurance but also how well y...

How To Work Around An Injury With Your MTB Training Program. from 2022-12-20T05:07

Mountain biking is a great sport but it also isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a tough, grinding activity that demands a level of toughness from the people who do it that no other cycling sport...

Do Mountain Bikers Need To Train Like Bodybuilders? from 2022-12-15T05:32

I was working out with my daughter this morning and we were talking about how I was her age when I started to get serious about strength training. I told her that while I had “worked out” for a ...

Medical Preparedness For Mountain Biking With Brian McLaughlin from 2022-02-28T05:32

While most riders understand the need for better technical skills to ride with more confidence and improve their safety on the trail, few understand the need for basic medical skills to improve ...

Better Breathing As Easy As LSD from 2022-01-31T07:17

Last week I gave a talk about better breathing at my friend’s chiropractic office. He runs a comprehensive wellness center along with his chiropractic practice and had asked me to share some of ...

Lessons From 2021 - A Recap Of My Best Posts And Takeaways From Them from 2021-12-30T06:46

Well, another year is just about in the books. I think that most of us have had another interesting year with the on again/ off again pandemic and all of the changes it has brought to our lives....

Chemistry and Consciousness: How Breathing Is The Key To Improved Performance and Mindset from 2021-12-20T04:41

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I look at how your internal chemistry affects your consciousness and how you can use breathing to affect both. You‌ ‌can‌ ‌stream‌ ‌or‌ ‌download‌ this e...

Do You Know Fear? Interview with SPEAR System Founder Tony Blauer from 2021-10-19T13:25:51

In this podcast I interview Tony Blauer, who is the creator of the SPEAR System of self defense. As part of his system Tony has done a lot of work in helping people to understand the psychology ...

Better Braking for Faster Riding - Interview With Brake Ace Creator Matt Miller from 2021-06-28T04:15

In this podcast I interview the creator of the Brake Ace system Matt Miller. Matt is the only person I know who literally has a Ph.D. in mountain biking and during his research for his doctorate...

Mountain Bike Injury Study - What We Can Lean From The Stats from 2021-06-21T06:00

In this podcast I review the findings of a 2017 study on mountain biking injuries and give you my recommendations based on them for avoiding the most common injury patterns. You‌ ‌can‌ ‌stream‌ ...

Are You Ready For The Unexpected? - Interview with Wilderness Survival Expert Kevin Estela from 2021-06-14T06:00

In this podcast I interview Kevin Estela, who is the author of 101 Skills You Need to Survive In The Woods and the Director of Training at Fieldcraft Survival. He is also a martial artist and co...

Self Defense and Stress Management With Dr. Rodney King from 2021-05-31T07:00

In this podcast I interview the founder of The School of Crazy Monkey Self Defense, Rodney King. Having both a Doctorate and personal experience on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, Coa...

Performance Breathing for MTB - Taking Your Cardio To The Next Level from 2021-05-24T06:00

In this podcast I cover Performance Breathing for MTB and how you can use specific breathing methods and workouts to improve your endurance and ability to focus in high stress situations. You ca...

Fear - What's Your Relationship With It. from 2021-05-17T06:00

In this podcast I talk about fear, or more specifically, your relationship with it. Learning how to deal with fear is an important part of improving as a mountain biker and understanding how it ...

Rider Q&A - Ebikes&Maintaining Your Gainz from 2021-05-10T06:55

In this podcast I answer a rider question about e-bikes and another question on how to maintain muscle mass and strength while riding. You can stream or download it from the link below or you ca...

Medical Training for MTB - Dealing With The Inevitable from 2021-05-03T07:00

In this podcast I talk about medical training for mountain bikers and why you need to know how to help yourself or a fellow rider. The truth is that what we do is a dangerous sport that usually ...

The Science of Coaching and Learning Mountain Bike Skills from 2021-04-26T07:00

In this podcast I explain what makes for good coaching cues when trying to teach and learn skills on your mountain bike (or anywhere else for that matter). There is some fascinating research beh...

Better Breathing for MTB - Improve Your Performance, Recovery&Mindset from 2021-04-19T07:04

In this episode of the podcast I explain what makes for better breathing and how it applies on and off the bike. Breathing is something that we take for granted but it can make or break our heal...

Becoming The MTB Warrior from 2021-04-12T06:00

In this podcast I talk about becoming an MTB Warrior, or someone who is able to “bring the others back”. Being the kind of person who can help yourself and others both on and off the trail is so...

Balance Training, Clipless Pedal Injury Studies and Foot Position in Corners and Descents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By the time you get this podcast I’ll be on my way back from a seminar in Seattle. It’s hosted by Joel Jamieson for his Bioforce Certified Coaches and I’m looking forward to sharing some of what I ...

Why You Don’t Want to Use Your Ankles to Absorb Shock on Your Mountain Bike. from 2020-09-14T05:00

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I tell you why trying to use your ankles to absorb shock on your bike is a bad idea and actually makes it harder for your lower body to absorb shock prop...

Rider Q&A Podcast - Feet Turned Out On Pedals, Strength Standards&Situational Training from 2020-09-07T05:00

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I answer some rider questions that I’ve gotten over the last few weeks. They include:

Q: Is it alright to turn your feet out on the pedals?

The Power of Better Breathing with Chuck McGee III from 2020-08-31T05:36

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview Chuck McGee III, a breathwork specialist from Northern California. Chuck is featured in the book Breath as the man who introduced the author ...

Dan John Interview from 2020-08-21T05:30

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I interview strength coach Dan John. Dan is one of the most sought after strength coaches for his unique insights and ability to produce results with a w...

Grip Strength Training, Avoid the Attack Position and Isometric Help Your Cardio from 2020-07-20T03:51

In this new episode of the BikeJames Podcast I cover...

Training

Grip strength training for mountain biking: What to do, when to do it and why some common grip st...

Trackstands, Are Flats Bad For Your Knees and My Favorite Riding Shoes from 2020-06-24T04:32

In this podcast I cover...

Skills

Trackstands: The most under-rated skill in mountain biking.

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The 3 Axioms of MTB Training, Handlebar Rise & Isometric Training for Low Back Pain from 2020-06-08T04:12

In this episode I cover...

Training - The 3 Axioms of MTB Training:

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Inside Hand Pressure for Cornering, How Many Sets Do You Need & My Wim Hoff Experience from 2020-06-01T04:10

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast I talk about a few topics and how they can help your training and riding.

On Bike Movement Skills

Inside hand pressure fo...

Why Mountain Biking Is Not A "Gender Neutral" Sport...And Why That's Alright. from 2020-05-18T09:24:42

I’ve always thought of mountain biking as a great way for men and women to come together. My wife and I ride together, I’ve had several female riding buddies over the years and, in general, if a...

Riding For A Lifetime Podcast - The 3 Pillars of Sustainable Training & Riding from 2020-03-30T05:00

In this podcast I share my insights in the concept of Riding For A Lifetime. Based on my own journey with getting older along with my 30 years of strength training experience - 20 years of it as...

3 Tips for Training During the CV-19 Pandemic from 2020-03-23T02:00

First, I hope that this podcast finds you healthy and safe. Mountain biking is an important part of our lives but there are much bigger things that a lot of people are going through and I hope t...

Sleep Coaching with Nick Lambe from 2019-11-11T03:00

Have you ever heard the saying that “to achieve what others can’t, you must be willing to do what others won’t”?

Of course, you can use this saying to motivate you to work out or...

Primal Skills Camp Recap: 3 Lessons to Help You In The Gym and On The Bike from 2019-10-21T04:00

In this episode of the BikeJames Podcast, I recap the 3 lessons I took away over the course of the two day skills and fitness camp I hosted a few weeks ago. All four riders who made the trip mad...

Next Level Soft Tissue Strategies - Interview with Chris Duffin from Kabuki Strength from 2019-10-11T03:00

Last week I posted a review of a new soft tissue tool I’ve been using called the Boomstick. At roughly 2 feet long and weighing 20 pounds, it opens up ways to address tightness and mobility that I ...

New Podcast - Bioforce Coaches Seminar Recap from 2019-09-23T04:00

In the book Sapiens - which I highly recommend BTW - the author talks about the superpowers that separate humans from other animals. We have a couple of them but the one that I like to focus on is ...

New Podcast - Finding the right problem is the first part of the solution. from 2019-08-14T06:28

One of the recurring themes in my life lately is the need to identify the right problem before you can come up with the right solution. Sometimes we think the problem is one thing and work like cra...

New Podcast - Deadlift Strength, Science of a Good Rider, Mixed vs. Regular Cardio & Cockpit Control from 2019-07-08T06:55

Hope you had a great holiday weekend. I had a good one myself, getting some riding in with Aka the Trail Mutt. 
Aka is getting a little older - just like his master - but he just refuses to slo...

New Podcast - Speed vs. Power, Handlebar Width and Emotions in Training from 2019-06-19T06:00

This week I’ve got a new BikieJames Podcast for you. A lot has happened since the last one and I had a few interesting topics to share, including...
The opening of my new Catalyst Training Faci...

New Podcast: Knee Stomp vs. Hip Stomp for Jumping, History of the TGU and Isometric Bro Science from 2019-05-13T07:48

This week I’ve got a new podcast to share with you. Instead of a single topic, I had a few random things that wouldn’t make for a whole episode alone so I put them together into this BikeJames Podc...