Mountain Biking
Learn how to perform Mountain Biking, a Full body exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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Setup
Wear a helmet and gloves, and check your brakes and tires. Check the trail difficulty and start in a safe location.
Start phase
Start pedaling at a comfortable pace on an easy section. Look ahead and shift gears to match the terrain.
End phase
Gradually slow down on your final section. Stop in a safe place before checking distance and duration.
Target muscles
Riding climbs and rough terrain works your cardiovascular system and legs. Use your arms and core to hold the handlebars and keep the bike balanced.
Common mistakes
Avoid grabbing only the front brake hard on descents. Get off and walk your bike through sections beyond your skill level.
Breathing
Keep a steady breathing rhythm even on climbs. Settle your breathing after rough sections.
Coach tip
Record your distance and workout duration. Use a bike computer or a measured activity record as a reference.
