Want to ride faster, tackle longer descents and feel stronger on the trails? Here's what the science says about strength training for mountain biking. If you've ever finished a long descent at Glentress or the Golfie with burning legs, tired arms, and hands that barely want to hold on to the handlebars, you know mountain biking is a proper full-body workout. But what should you actually be doing in the gym to improve your riding? The good news? You don't need complicated exer

Discover how strength training for mountain biking helped ATS client Byron improve his performance, build resilience and smash his Enduro racing goals.

Why does ATS use small group personal training instead of traditional 1-to-1 sessions? Because we think you can have the best bits of both. You get the individual attention and adaptable training you'd expect from personal training, combined with the environment and community you'd get from training as part of a team. You still get coached as an individual "Small group" to us doesn't mean everyone walks in and does the same workout. Your training still needs to make sense for

If you're already running, cycling, playing rugby or training for another sport, adding strength training can feel like one more thing you've somehow got to squeeze into your week. So how often do you actually need to strength train? Our answer is pretty simple: One session every week is infinitely better than none. Yes, doing more strength training will get you better results. But there's something much more important first. Can you actually do it consistently? Start with wh

When you hear strength & conditioning, you might picture professional athletes throwing barbells around while a coach with a stopwatch shouts at them. But strength & conditioning isn't just for professional athletes. In simple terms, it's training designed to help your body perform better. That could mean getting stronger for rugby, building more powerful legs for cycling, feeling better on the hills, or simply being able to do the things you enjoy without feeling like your b

At ATS, we keep it simple. You don't need dozens of fancy exercises. Just a few movements done well will build stronger, more resilient knees that transfer directly to better riding.