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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 223 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 223 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 222 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 223 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 143 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Nov 73 min read
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...
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Alex Ackerley
Oct 312 min read
Strength Training for Mountain Bikers - How much is enough?
You’re curious about training, and I get it—mountain biking is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. Isn't that why we love it? I...
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Alex Ackerley
Oct 253 min read
What if I want to ski this winter?
While some of us might be mourning the end of another awesome riding season, others are taking consolation in the excitement of winter...
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Alex Ackerley
Oct 204 min read
Real Success Stories
Transforming Mountain Bikers: My Clients I recently received a message from one of my clients that made me both incredibly happy and a...
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Alex Ackerley
Oct 83 min read
About me (and why I can help you)
Why My Approach to Strength & Conditioning for Mountain Bikers is Unique Mountain biking is more than just a hobby—it’s a passion, a...
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Alex Ackerley
Oct 83 min read
Restoring Movement. Your key to an effective start to MTB Off-season.
We started our restorative movement block last week, and most of the athletes remarked how challenging the workout was and how they felt...
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Alex Ackerley
Sep 273 min read
Off season Strength - When to start?
OK, so you've been convinced. This is the year to integrate a Strength Training Program in to your off-season. As the mountain biking...
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Alex Ackerley
Aug 304 min read
8 Things I learned this Season
As the summer sun begins to set, I find myself reflecting on another less epic but still incredible season of mountain biking. This year,...
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Alex Ackerley
Jul 193 min read
In-Season vs Off Season Training for MTB
We had a new addition to the MTB Breakfast Club this week and I found myself outlining the programming strategy that I use, so that he...
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Alex Ackerley
Jul 72 min read
Check out my new Ride Strong assessment 2.0
I want you guys to trial my new self assessment - here's how it works.
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Alex Ackerley
Jul 23 min read
Which one are you?
Meet My Athletes: Can you relate to any of them? Mountain biking is the common thread that connects my diverse clientele. However, each...
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Alex Ackerley
Jun 272 min read
Why In-Season MTB Strength Training Matters
During the summer in Squamish, many people prefer to exercise outdoors, causing the gyms to empty out. This trend is likely common in...
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Alex Ackerley
May 33 min read
Power Gains, Bench Pr's & OTB's
how we measurably improved Upper body strength and pedalling power in the same month.
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Alex Ackerley
Apr 233 min read
Spicy Lines and slow Lifts - what you need to know about Eccentric contractions
I was at the Squamish Enduro with my son this weekend and the descending skills and speed were off the charts with world-class Enduro...
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