Summary: Want to get fit and strong in 2018? Then this is the episode for you! Ben Plenge from MTB Strength Factory joined us to answer your questions. We tackled the main themes that came up, which were warm up and cool down, maximising use of your time, tapering, injury recovery, and training for older riders, as well as some other great questions. Have a listen and I’m sure there will be something in there for you, that will help you ride further, faster and harder in 2018! Don’t forget to subscribe to receive all our future episodes, tell your friends, and if you have time, then an iTunes review goes a long way, thanks! Also, in this podcast, there is a discount for Ben’s online programmes that is valid until the end of January 2018. Here are some links to the items mentioned within the podcast.<br> Click <a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/a-quick-guide-to-the-most-effective-poses-for-mountain-bikers-monthly-yoga-with-abi-2017.html">here</a> to find a great introduction to yoga positions that help mountain bikers, by Yoga Abi<br> Click <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Cyclists-Lexie-Williamson/dp/1408190478">here</a> for the book ‘Yoga for Cyclists’ by Lexie Williamson<br> Click <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-Kelly-Starrett/dp/1628600837/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515064725&sr=1-1&keywords=becoming+a+supple+leopard+2nd+edition">here</a> for the book ‘Becoming a Supple Leopard’ by Kelly Starrett<br> To follow Ben, head to his Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtb_strength_factory/">@mtb_strength_factory</a><br> To see Ben’s online programmes and services, head to <a href="http://mtbstrengthfactory.com">www.mtbstrengthfactory.com</a><br> To listen to our previous episode with Ben, head <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/episode-12-ben-plenge/">here</a><br> To subscribe to our podcast and newsletter head to <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/subscribe/">www.downtimepodcast.com/subscribe/</a><br>
