Training During The Winter (and how to do it right)

How To Rip Bikes For Life W/ Guest Miranda Lyle

Today we welcome Miranda Lyle to the podcast. Miranda is a badass strength + performance coach who specializes in working with mountain bikers who want to ride hard—and keep riding hard for the long haul. She helps athletes build strength to rip with confidence, and guides them back to performance after injury or pain has sidelined them. In this episode, we dive into: * The advice Miranda gives on repeat to help athletes keep riding strong and pain-free for season after season * Three heavy-hitter exercises you should not be skipping if you want to stay strong and keep shredding bikes long term * What keeps Miranda consistent with her own training—and how to build a sustainable training habit that supports longevity in the mountains  * And yes… some gnarly injury stories Quick heads up: This episode is not for kids. PG-13 content as always—keep that in mind before blasting it.

Training During The Winter (and how to do it right)

If you want to SHRED TILL YA DEAD—rip hard without pain, fatigue, soreness, or injuries slowing you down—in-season training isn’t optional. Tune in to learn what it actually is, how to do it right, and the why behind keeping your body primed all winter long.

The ACL Injury Monster

🎃 Halloween Special: The MONSTER of Skiing & Snowboarding – ACL Injuries The scariest thing on the mountain isn’t the red snake or long lines… it’s the dreaded ACL injury. If you’ve been through one, you know how it can haunt your future. In this episode, we break down how to reduce your risk, stay strong and confident on the snow, and what to do if you—or someone you love—ever encounters this monster.

Do Shredders Need To Train??

Is skiing and snowboarding an art or a sport? In this episode of Strength to Shred, Liz and Grant tackle that debate and explain why “just riding into shape” usually backfires. From the science of forces on your body to why strength and durability training are the keys to performance and injury prevention, they show how preseason prep can mean the difference between barely surviving winter and fully thriving in it.