It might feel like your legs are the only body part working on a mountain bike, but your core is just as active as your suspension on the trail. Liz Koch explains how your core works on the mountain bike and offers a few exercises to help us improve in the video below.
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Core Strength for Mountain Bikers Plus 3 Exercises [Video]
By Liz Koch
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I’m a doctor of physical therapy and strength and endurance coach. I have programs that help women mtn bikers become stronger and fitter to have more fun on their bike and feel confident in their body, The Ride Life. I also run a PT clinic in Western North Carolina, Blue Ridge BioMechanics. I want to share knowledge so you know exactly what to do to ride better, stronger, and keep your body feeling good.