VeloNut Podcast

James Wilson of Pedaling Innovations and MTB Strength Training Systems joins us again. We bring in the New Year by sharing some tips & tricks that each of us have experienced in the previous year. James focuses on a few bike techniques that, with practice, can greatly help with your bike training. Jeff shares a number of different tips related to bike gear, mud, bike tweaks, and more. Enjoy!

James Wilson of Pedaling Innovations and MTB Strength Training Systems joins us again to talk about more heavy hitting topics. This time we talk about a variety of things including:Cardio: What it is and how it impacts your body and fitness.Breathing: How different techniques can raise your fitness level by increasing your Co2 tolerance.Mediation: How different techniques can help your fitness and overall mental health.No links this time! Just sit back, listen, and enjoy the show!

In episode 2 of the VeloNut Podcast, we bring back James Wilson of Pedaling Innovations to talk about strength training. James has a background as a strength trainer with a focus on MTB riders. Our discussion revolved around a good number of things around the fundamentals of strength training. James helped answer the question “What is strength training?”. We also talk about some of the different areas of focus that go into a strength training program, how you might approach planning a strength training program, and a few tips on exercises that might help.We also discuss the differences and benefits between a home gym and a gym membership. With many gyms closing down due to COVID-19, this part of the discussion should really help those looking for alternatives. Long story short, self training can only get you so far. There are benefits to a gym with a strong sense of community and support.Links to things mentioned:Pedaling InnovationsMTB Strength Training SystemsWeight Training for CyclistsMaximum Overload for CyclistsDan JohnSteve MaxwellStrongFirstDragonDoorThese Two Major Gyms Just Filed for Bankruptcy

In the first episode of them VeloNut Podcast, we talk with James Wilson, owner of Pedaling Innovations. James has a background as a strength trainer with a focus on MTB riders. But it's the Catalyst pedals that his company produces that is the main focus of the episode. Find out how and why this pedal is disrupting the pedal industry in a big way!Links to things mentioned:Pedaling InnovationsMTB Strength Training SystemsRace Face Chester PedalEvil Bike Co. Chamois Hagar