Nexus Fitness & Nutrition

04/25/2026

Think you just need more miles to get faster? Think again. Discover the 5 things that actually make you faster on a mountain bike — and why most riders chase the wrong things. Short, practical, and backed by real coaching insight. Read now: https://wix.to/yByrnmm
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The 5 Things That Actually Make You Faster on a Mountain Bike (And Why Most Riders Get It Wrong)If you feel like you’re working hard… riding a lot… doing all the right things……but you’re still getting dropped on climbs or losing control on descents—You’re not missing effort.You’re ...

04/10/2026

Ever started the season strong — then slowly lost the gains because riding took over? I’ve seen it a hundred times. You keep riding, skip the gym, and next thing you know your legs feel flat on climbs and your position falls apart late in rides.

Here’s the fix I use with riders: the Minimum Effective Dose (MED). Simple idea: do the least amount of strength work that actually preserves what riding doesn’t give you — heavy squat/hinge patterns, pulling work, and core stability. That can look like:
• 1 session/week (30–45 min) — the true minimum
• 2 sessions/week (30–60 min) — the sweet spot
• 10–20 min micro-sessions, 2–3×/week — when life is chaos

MED isn’t perfect training. It’s the smart, sustainable option so you stay consistent through the season and avoid small aches turning into real problems. If something’s injured, recovery comes first — MED helps you adjust training without losing everything.

Want a clear next step? Pick one: 1 full-body session this week OR 2 short sessions OR 2–3 micro sessions. Start small. Stay consistent. Stay strong.

Read the full breakdown and practical templates on the blog. Let’s keep you riding faster and feeling better all season. 🚵‍♂️💪

(And why most riders lose their strength every summer)IntroductionEvery year, it happens.You start the season strong.You’ve been in the gym. You feel powerful. Stable. Confident.Then riding ramps up.More trail days. Longer rides. Maybe a race or two.And slowly…You stop lifting.Not because you do...

03/29/2026

Meet Jamie.

Jamie coaches out of Squamish and helps people build real strength that carries over into everyday life.

His background in high-level sport shapes his approach — but sessions are built to be simple, structured, and effective.

Clients typically come to him because they want to:

• feel stronger and more capable
• train with purpose instead of guessing
• stay consistent and actually see progress

If you’re in Squamish and want a clear, no-BS approach to training, he’s a great fit.

We’ve opened a few in-person spots with him this month.

Send us a message if you want to get started.

03/29/2026

Meet Joci.

Joci works with people who want to get stronger, move better, and feel more confident in their bodies again.

A lot of her clients are:

• getting back into training after time off
• dealing with aches or old injuries
• or just tired of doing random workouts that don’t go anywhere

Her approach is simple:

Structured training, done consistently, with the right guidance.

No burnout. No guesswork.

Just steady progress.

We’ve opened a few in-person training spots with her in Kits.

Send us a message if you want to come in for a session.

03/12/2026

We’ve opened a few in-person training spots again.

Over the past few years I’ve been focused mostly on online coaching and mountain bike performance programs, but we’re now making room for a few more clients in the gym.

Kitsilano
• Personal training with Joci
• Mountain bike strength coaching with Alex

Squamish
• Strength coaching with Jamie

If you want to get stronger, stay injury-free, or ride better this season, send me a message and we can see if it’s a good fit.

Spots are limited because we keep coaching small and personal.






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01/15/2026

6 strength exercises every mountain biker should be doing this winter 👇

Winter training isn’t about being impressive — it’s about building strength that actually carries over to riding.

These 6 patterns show up every time you:
• climb
• descend
• brake hard
• ride long
• want to stay pain-free

If your winter training ignores these, you’re probably working hard without getting much return.

If you want help figuring out which of these you actually need — and how to train them properly — start with the MTB Fitness Questionnaire.

🔗 Link in bio.

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12/24/2025

Easier workouts, better results

Train Smarter, Not Just Harder: Why Intensity Isn’t a Long-Term Strategy

12/16/2025

MTB Nirvana: Why a Quiet Bike (and a Capable Body) Matter More Than You Think

MTB Nirvana: Why a Quiet Bike (and a Capable Body) Matter More Than You Think

10/31/2025

💖 Nic’s amazing comeback is proof that challenges can be conquered! His inspiring journey from injury to improved riding skills is just what we need to remind us all to keep pushing forward. 🚀 Want to know more? Click to read the full case study: https://wix.to/rp4s63i

NXFT is an mtb strength coach. Building stronger Mountain Bikers, in person and online.

10/23/2025

As the fall settles in, I'm embracing cross-training to maintain that rhythm of movement, while freshening up my biking muscles and my mind 🏕️🚵‍♂️! You're probably better off in the long run if you try this.Check out my latest blog on how trying something different can enhance your mountain biking skills! 👉 https://wix.to/VOtQswo

Why Cross-Training Makes You a Better Mountain BikerEvery fall, I still want that rhythm — getting out on the trails, sweating a bit, moving through the forest.But the urge to ride isn’t there ten times out of ten.And that’s okay.I know this feeling well, and I’ve learned what to do with it....