Strength To Shred

Got training but it still showed up to winter with pain? You're not alone — and this episode explains why.
We're breaking down Cecilia's story: a snowboarder with 27+ years on the mountain who put in serious effort into a 6-week pre-season ski/snowboard bootcamp — burpees, leg blasters, 90-second squat holds, the whole "crush you" approach — and still felt sore, drained, and unprepared once she actually got on snow.
We're busting the myth that soreness = progress, and getting into what your body actually needs to build real power and resilience before the season starts: strength, power, plyometrics, capacity work, proprioception, and mobility — not just volume for volume's sake.
If you've ever finished a "ski fit" program feeling wrecked instead of ready, this one's for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to know if your training is actually working — and stick around to hear how Chandler turned things around.

Most people wait until it's too late to start training for the ski and snowboard season. Playing catch up isn't a strategy. Listening to this episode and implementing it is.
Today we break down when to actually start training for winter, what to prioritize first, and how to sequence it so you're strong and ready when the lifts open. I'm walking through the mistakes mountain athletes make every fall, starting too late, starting with the wrong things, or winging it and hoping for the best.
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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.
 

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.

🎃 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.
 

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.