Hi! As usual, sorry for my english, it’s not my first language. I’m a road bike cyclist but recently started MTB… Lot of fun! As I have trained a lot I have not had problems with strength/endurance but I have had difficulties with skills…especially balance in the technical sections. I haven’t bee…

You can also practice standing on 1 foot. If you are a master at that try putting something soft under your foot like a spongy pillow. You can use one one of those balance boards. Standing on one of those with one foot, without holding on to something, is a skill I could never master.

They’re a fun toy. I found the regular balance to be fairly easy after 15 or 20 minutes of practice, but when you move to advanced moves, it can get very difficult and really test you. I especially like the move with the feet facing perpendicular to the roller. It is a direct correlating position wi…

Honestly, if you want to get better at bike skills, practise on the bike.

It’s not going to be specifically for the bike but balance and single leg work is very good for general life. [image] BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley - Why you should stand on... How challenging your balance could build you a confident core and maybe even a longer lif…

[image] splash: Honestly, if you want to get better at bike skills, practise on the bike. Yes and no. There are all sorts of skills, neuromuscular connections and strength you can train off the bike that will benefit cycling but also general day to day fitness/life. Look at race drivers, mot…

Oh, I’m not saying it is not useful. I just think if the main aim is to get better a slow bike skills, the time is better spend practicing slow bike skills, and not something else.

He did say “continue to practice on the bike”, I didnt read it as an either/or :slight_smile:

Don’t get a balance board - you’ll master that too quickly. Get a Skill Board ( skillboardusa.com ) if they’re available in your location. I bought one specifically because I saw a couple pro mountain bikers using them. I used it daily for a month which was easy because it’s a lot of fun. When I got…

I use an indo board between sets when doing strength training. I have no idea if it helps directly on the bike, but I figure it doesn’t hurt and probably helps with general balance. I have been trying to juggle while on the balance board, progress is slow. I’ve seen a few pro MTB’s do the jugglin…

I got one of these [image] Revbalance FIT 3-IN-1 Balance Training System VERSATILE. FUNCTIONAL. FITNESS. The FIT balance board is designed to add a whole new dimension to your workout. Est. reading time: 20 minutes Based on recommendations in th…

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