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Why In-Season MTB Strength Training Matters
During the summer in Squamish, many people prefer to exercise outdoors, causing the gyms to empty out. This trend is likely common in...
Alex Ackerley
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Power Gains, Bench Pr's & OTB's
how we measurably improved Upper body strength and pedalling power in the same month.
Alex Ackerley
May 3, 20243 min read
Spicy Lines and slow Lifts - what you need to know about Eccentric contractions
I was at the Squamish Enduro with my son this weekend and the descending skills and speed were off the charts with world-class Enduro...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Grip Strength, Knee Pain, DH Races & Little rippers
Hey Bikers, Another week in the books, and boy, was it a rollercoaster of wins, learnings, and heart-pounding moments. I'm thrilled to...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Training Got real today.. 🤮
"Unlocking Peak Performance: Navigating the Strength-Endurance Continuum" I dusted off an old favourite workout for my Dyland MTB class...
Alex Ackerley
Mar 22, 20242 min read
The Longevity Performance Blueprint
Mountain bikers of all levels face unique challenges in their quest for peak performance. To maximize their potential and longevity in...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 21, 20232 min read
The Longevity Advantage
"How Prioritizing Lifelong Wellness Actually Enhances Peak Performance" I was doing a back rehab session, with a client in the gym this...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Anatomy of an Elite Mountain biker
This fall, I have the opportunity to participate in the design and execution of a series of performance testing camps for professional...
Alex Ackerley
Oct 6, 20234 min read
🚴 Navigating the Path to Elite Strength Training for Cyclists: Where I've been 🚴
Greetings, fellow seekers of strength and cycling excellence! It's been quite a stretch since my last entry in November 2022, and oh boy,...
Alex Ackerley
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Off-Season Tune-up 2. Knees
There are many forms of knee injury and this is not an exhaustive list. If you have knee concerns and this article still leaves you with...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Off-Season Tune-up 1. Ankles
The limited Ankle range of motion we employ all season while cycling, can lead to reduced off-bike mobility. The body employs an...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 11, 20222 min read
A season of Failure and Reward
How I had my best season ever, despite failing to complete 3 out of 3 main objectives. In February this year, I outlined my main goals...
Alex Ackerley
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Success Stories - The Hardest Fondo
Terrence is a long-term client. Interestingly after switching to the Performance program from In-Person PT, his Results really took off....
Alex Ackerley
Oct 7, 20223 min read
NXFT's 4 Phases of Performance
I've spoken a little bit this summer about the 4 phases all of our athletes go through in their NXFT Performance Program. And there are...
Alex Ackerley
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Success Stories - A Summer of Effortless PR's
Shawn came to me in the middle of Winter, looking to find a strength program that would help him break a performance plateau in his...
Alex Ackerley
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Success Stories - Broken Leg, to Breaking PR's
I started my Professional Training carreer in active Rehabilitation, helping people recover their functional fitness after Car Accidents...
Alex Ackerley
Jul 25, 20224 min read
Success Stories - Merritt Crown 60km
How Blaine crushed his first Merritt Crown 60k Blaine started mountain biking around 5 years ago. Similar to so many of our clients, he’s...
Alex Ackerley
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Join the Squad
I'm looking for 10 Riders, Starting June 1st! To register - email me directly at alex@nexusfit.ca This is the third year I've been...
Alex Ackerley
May 10, 20222 min read
How long will your gains last?
Unfortunately, there is such a thing as too much rest. Fortunately, we have a good idea of just how much! As our riding time creeps up...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Tread Carefully into Spring
Transitioning out of winter Gracefully can make or break your season. NB, For those of you who love biking, but not so much the...
Alex Ackerley
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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