It seems to be getting closer to spring everyday and I am starting to get really antsy. Today, one of our Twisted Stone Expert Racers, Secret Steve and I, decided to head out for a quick spin in the woods only to find that all of the snow hasn’t exactly melted away yet. We ended up muscling through the snow and it turned out to be a pretty good ride on a gorgeous day anyway. We weren’t going to let a little snow stand in our way.

Some of the good sections were snow free, so it felt good to get some downhill speed for a change. Besides noticing that the snow wasn’t entirely gone, I also realized that hitting the trails is far different than sitting on a trainer all winter. Luckily we got out for a few snow rides throughout the winter, but that still is no match for the real deal of mountain biking. As I struggled up some of the tougher climbs today, I came to the conclusion that my spring training is far from over. There is still time to hit the gym and get some extra strength training in before my first race,” Mud,Sweat and Beers 2011″, in May.

If this isn’t your first rodeo with Twisted Stone, you may have noticed that I am a big advocate of strength training as well as training for conditioning for mountain bikers. The importance of strength training is especially evident when you get out for your first real ride of the season. It burns, and it burns bad. Another thing you may have noticed on the Twisted Stone website, is that we love to use the TRX Suspension Training System as part of our strength training regimen. They are extremely versatile and you can take them wherever you go.

Below you will find a video that covers both bases. Strength training for mountain bikers  and TRX straps. In this video, Yeti World Cup strength training coach, James Wilson, goes through a quick circuit training routine guaranteed to get you burning and building the strength and skills you need to perform at a much higher level this season. He will discuss three exercises that will get your hips working so that you can corner faster and climb better and how using your hips is a vital component to effective mountain biking.

Take a few minutes to watch the video and think about how you can incorporate this routine into your workout. I know I will.

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