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Video: Keep Riding Until You're 70 5

Ben Strength Factory
1/18/2024 3:36am
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Do you want to be a Rad-Grandad, or Gnarly Nanna?

If so, then you need to watch this video to find out how you can keep riding until you're 70, and possibly beyond.

 

 

Download your free training guide for riders over 40:

https://thestrengthfactory.uk/over-40s-free-guide/ 

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Milton 26"
11 months ago

There's a quite famous British guy who is often found in around Finale Ligure. I met him 2 years ago in Nava, he was 69 back then. He was riding with half lid, no pads, no gloves, t-shirt was off starting at 20 °C. The trails there are pretty much EWS worthy without the key sections: long, natural, steep sections. He was a bit slower than us, maybe max. 20 seconds which is crazy since he had to ride with a bigger safety margin as us. He had so much energy, he was doing trials stuff between the runs. Very inspirational! He used to be a moto trials rider he told me. 

Being 40 I notice that some things need a bit more maintenance and recovery takes a bit longer that it used to, but I think I am now a better rider than ever and also faster than ever while taking less risk.

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Mr. P
11 months ago

Great tips for older riders, Ben, thanks! These tips are even great for young people too. Gotta put in the work for what you want.

I have a question about skeleton strength. Loads of studies on declining bone density later in life, some newer studies saying to stress the bones to maintain density (like muscles). Any tips for maintaining bone/tendon strength? Mountain biking is pretty good at throwing the body on the ground

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Ben Strength Factory
11 months ago

Cheers mate. Yes strength training is one of the primary ways to maintain and improve bone density, as well as impact stress from running or something similar. I believe bone density is an increasing issue these days in sedentary (and cycling) populations especially amongst women and people who are eating less meat/dairy etc. Bottom line is do strength training for bone density. Ben

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