Ben Plenge is the owner of The Strength Factory, Bristol. An action sports focused training gym and online coaching platform. On this episode of The HKT Podcast Ben took a trip up to the new studio in Sheffield to chat about the importance of building a solid strength and fitness foundation for mountain biking, action sports and general well-being. We also answer a bunch of listener questions and cover a wide variety of other topics...  Ben has kindly offered all podcast listeners 50% off the first month of online coaching on the below programmes. Just use discount code 'hktstrong' at checkout! (valid until Nov 29th 2019) You can view the various programmes here  Follow Ben:- Instagram - @strengthfactory_coach Facebook - Strength Factory Coach HUGE thanks to our sponsors WORX and SAXX for supporting the podcast. Along with Zeb for providing the music. Be sure to check them out on the links below:- Follow SAXX Underwear SAXX Underwear, Instagram, Facebook, Follow WORX worx-europe.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Don't forget to keen an eye on our Instagram / Facebook for details of how to WIN a WORX Hydroshot worth over £150 www.hktproducts.co.uk Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  Enter promo code 'MUDCAST' for 15% off all mudguards in October! Podcast Episode Links:- Books: S&C Bible  New Functional Training For Sport Starting Strength Subscribe to our mailing list HERE! Join the closed Facebook group HERE! Enjoy. Share. Ride. #hktpodcast #listentothehktpodcast