Absolutely! This program is designed for all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. The first two days of each 5-week block introduce new movements, and you can always access the YouTube library for extra guidance.

Yes! If you miss the live class you can access the recorded (on demand) version of the class anytime!

To get started with buildCLASS, all you need is a set of dumbbells and a cooler/bench/box (something you can stand on that’s ideally 2” below your knee in height). Most people start with 2 15# dumbbells. In addition we use a foam roller and resistance bands such as these and these.

Strength training builds muscle that is used on the bike but is not built while riding the bike. Mountain biking is truly a full body sport, and your riding will benefit tremendously from building a strong core, posterior chain, and upper body. In addition, strength training makes you more resiliant against injuries and is a time efficient way to build strength, muscular endurance, and power.

Everyone has a different muscular response to strength training based on genetics. Typically, people who “bulk up” are training specifically to bulk. They lift at a very high volume and supplement to support muscle growth with a lot of food and very little cardio or endurance exercise. The vast majority of people actually experience getting leaner and clothes fit looser, as fat is replaced by lean muscle.

You do not need to have previous weightlifting experience. The buildCLASS is suitable for beginners as well as advanced athletes alike. At the start of each 5 week block, we take 2 days to introduce the new movements. You can also access the YouTube library to review or practice difficult moves.

buildSOLO is $38/mo and buildTEAM is $75/mo

buildSOLO is the recorded version of buildTEAM.

buildTEAM is live on Zoom every M/W 6:00-7:00am PST. Think of buildSOLO like doing the Peloton class from last week and buildTEAM is like doing the Peloton class live in the studio (but from your home).

The buildCLASS program creatively applies the principles of progressive overload, which means over the course of each 5 week block we increase the stimulus of the workouts. In a traditional gym setting, progressive overload is applied by adding more weight to the same movements over the course of 4-8 weeks. buildCLASS is designed around 2 dumbbells, thus stimulus is increased in with the creative use of tempo, reps, rest time, work time, and exercise selection and order. This allows your body to apply a sustainable muscle building stimulus without leaving you so sore you can’t get off the toilet!

If you have mobility restrictions or an injury consult your physician or physical therapist prior to starting buildCLASS. Bekah can help with modifications and mobility exercises but can’t prescribe any specific rehabilitation.