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The Foundation MTB Program
8 Week Foundation MTB Program
This is an 8-Week programme designed to prepare you for The Complete MTB or DH Programs.
Ideal for riders new to the gym or training including youth/junior riders or racers.
Learn to train safely and effectively in the gym and on your bike.
Build a strong riding position & improve your bike fitness.
Now Includes a FREE MTB Nutrition Guide.
100% Money Back Guarantee.
Used by OVER 500 riders, worldwide.
The 8 Week MTB Foundation Program is all about helping you to be the best rider possible with strength, mobility, endurance and intervals.
All for a single payment of just $89 (~£67) including lifetime access.
If you want to improve your strength and fitness for MTB enduro or trail riding you’re in the right place……
Gym based MTB specific strength training designed by a pro mountain bike strength coach.
Remove the guess work and get started right away.
Make the most of your valuable time and avoid common training mistakes.
Enjoyable and achievable training that is scalable for different abilities and amounts of time.
Get fit for a holiday or riding trip.
Join risk free with our FREE trial week and 100% money back guarantee.
Benefits of The Foundation MTB program
Train safe
Starting in the gym can be daunting. Start the right way with expert programming and HD videos for all exercises.
Riding position
With strength comes an improved riding position and more confidence every time your ride or race.
Improved trail speed
More power in your legs and improved posture and mobility means more flow and more trail speed.
How it works
2 x 4 Week blocks of progressive strength and on bike training.
2 x 1 Hour strength sessions per week are the core of the program.
Additional mid-week and weekend on-bike sessions to develop your endurance and top end fitness.
Weekly mobility and yoga to support recovery and keep you riding.
Friendly and supportive community of riders via the app.
PDF Training Guide to teach you how to train properly.
Coach support – email or message and we ALWAYS get back to you.
HD Videos of all exercises.
ONLY $89 (About £69 or €82) one time payment.
If you don’t ride faster, or if you’re not 100% satisfied, you get your money back.
What People Say...
The Complete MTB Programme is unique and designed around people that work full time but want to be fit and strong enough to shred on the weekend. I have been using his online programmes for 3 years now and feel a much stronger more balanced mountain biker because of it!
A spread of injuries throughout 2021 meant I spent a lot of time off the mtb and my body/fitness deteriorated somewhat. I didn't have much previous experience with the gym and training, so after hearing Ben on the Downtime podcast, I thought this guy knows what he's talking about, and I signed up to the Complete MTB Programme. Fast forward one year and I've lost weight, gained muscle, flexibility, and cardio, and the difference is very noticeable on the bike!
After a couple of years training with a local PT, a change of circumstances meant I needed an alternative, I started on the complete MTB program at the beginning of the year, the program has a great balance, hitting all the key aspects, the app is easy to use and the videos of each exercise are easy to follow. Crucially the program is built around riders so you make gains but still get out with mates at the weekend! This program along with advice with Ben helped me get in the best possible shape for completing Trans Maderia this year and personal best results in this years racing plus I saved quite a bit of cash over my old training set up.
Example Week
Day 1: Strength and power training.
Day 3: Intervals or on-bike training.
Day 4: Strength and power training.
Day 6: Long ride with intervals or training tasks.
You organise your week your way.
Add rides, mobility and recovery work to fit your schedule.
Still ride with your mates and have fun.
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Why train with the strength factory?
Join the strength factory and start transforming your riding today...
1. Years Of Coaching Experience With MTB Riders Of All Levels.
2. Real Results On & Off The Race Track – Our Approach Works.
3. Widely published across the online and print MTB media.
4. Thousands of Riders Helped Across The World.
5. Tried & Tested Online Programs.
6. Friendly & Open Approach To Coaching and Training.
7. We ALWAYS Put The Rider First.
8. All Programs Are Covered By A 100% Money Back Guarantee.
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Your Coach
Ben Plenge
A life-long mountain biker, Ben Plenge fell in love with riding on dirt in the ’90s and hasn’t slowed down ever since.
He found a love for fitness during his career in the British Army where he served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and retired as a Captain. On leaving the Army, Ben qualified as a professional coach and set up MTB Strength Factory to help riders of all levels smash their goals. These days Ben balances his own riding and fitness with being a husband, and father of two wild kids whilst also running MTB Strength Factory.
You may have also heard Ben on the Downtime Podcast chatting to Chris about all aspects of MTB training and fitness. His episodes are some of the show’s most popular, thanks to a realistic and jargon-free approach, and a belief that any rider can get more from their riding with some simple fitness training.
Ben’s athlete list includes top elite riders like Joe Smith and Vero Sandler and he has previously coached World Cup pro’s Wyn Masters & Charlie Hatton. As well as pro riders, Ben has coached 1000s of trail riders and age category racers to take on challenges like Trans Madeira, Stone King Rally or just to ride further and feel better.
When you sign up to an MTB Strength Factory training program you’re in safe hands.
FAQs
Yes, you’ll need a gym membership or a basic home gym setup.
We have designed the program specifically to be accessible to people in normal gyms. You need access to barbells, dumbbells and/or kettlebells. You will also need some space and a pull up bar. Things that are nice to have, but not necessary are a rowing machine, plyo box, and suspension trainer.
Alongside the gym and equipment you’ll need a smartphone or tablet that is able to download the TrainHeroic app. TrainHeroic works with iOS and Android.
Yes, absolutely. The program is progressive and at every stage you are coached through the exercises with HD videos. Just take your time and pay attention to your technique and you will pick it up in no time.
Yes, it is!
All levels of rider can use the program. We have a wide range of riders and racers training with The Complete MTB Program.
Whilst loads of racers use the programs, we also have a growing number of non-competitive riders using it to stay fit, strong and healthy. Many people also use it for a specific event or trip, like a week in the mountains or a big event in the summer.
You can start at any time of the year.
If you are coming in with a good level of strength and fitness and feel confident in the gym and would like to skip The 8-Week Foundation Program then please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and we’ll get back to you.
This is totally down to you and your doctor or physio to decide. We never suggest that you train through pain, however if you have a small niggle, you can often train around it, making good progress in other areas whilst doing your rehab.
The amount of time you train is up to you. Each week, you are provided with 4 main training sessions: 2 strength sessions and 2 interval or bike based sessions of different intensities and durations. On top of that you may wish to ride more, especially in summer with extra MTB rides or uplifts.
Yes, under the supervision of an adult. We have a number of under 18s on the program across the UK and beyond.
No, there’s no contracts or ongoing commitments.
You are free to cancel in-app at any time.
If our Foundation Program doesn’t work for you for whatever reason, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
If you find that our Complete Program doesn’t work for you, you can cancel or pause the programme at any time.