9 STRENGTH TRAINING MYTHS BUSTED

Strength training can be intimidating. It’s often associated with big, muscle-bound dudes in multi-coloured spandex and vests, that look kinda fat compared to the typical mountain biker. So whether you are just dipping your toe into the world of mtb strength training for the first time, or even if you’re already hitting the gym, there’s a lot of information to absorb, most of which is conflicting. Given that no one wants to look like a newbie, we’ve put together the answers to nine of the most common questions that new lifters ask in order to get the most out of their training.

THE COACH

Jonny Thompson is head coach for Fit4Racing, an