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Three Deep Breaths: The Psychological Side of Returning from Injury, With Professional Sports Psychologist Annie Söderberg
Sports Psychologist Annie Söderberg shares a glimpse of how she helps mountain bike athletes recover psychologically from injury.
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Three Deep Breaths: Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Mountain Biking
There's little doubt that mountain biking can improve mental health. Three Deep Breaths is a series that will explore the ways riders can get the most out of the experience.
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Watch: “The Release”
We all ride for different reasons; some of us ride for fitness and exercise, while others ride for fun and escapism. Still others seek The Release.
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How Mountain Biking Fulfills Humanity’s Most Basic Needs
In this article, Greg attempts to discern just how fundamental mountain biking is--or could be--to achieving the five most basic human needs, based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
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How to Overcome Arm Pump: Get Out of Your Head!
Between 20 to 25% of mountain bikers suffer from chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), the medical term for a common, performance-related issue: arm pump. But, it’s not a just a physical problem. Stress, anxiousness, distraction – all of these brain drainers lead to a tighter grip and an exacerbation of somatic symptoms. Thankfully, there are plenty …
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