Racer Fitness training

**AMRRA12** · 11-30-2011, 03:52 PM

What do you do to stay in shape for racing?
Last year I lifted hard and ran 3 miles a day, 6 days a week and thought I was in great shape…. until I started MotoX racing and found out that I was not!
Now I do cross fit ( I do d a workout called Insanity) in the AM and run 3 miles in the PM top that off with one day of heavy lifting a week

Just kind of curious what everyone does stay competitive

Rubikan · 11-30-2011, 05:10 PM

I lift weight 4 times a week and also cycling 60+ miles a week.

jhockey18aa · 11-30-2011, 05:17 PM

CrossFit is excellent training!
I workout 4 days a week, mixed with ice hockey usually 3-4 times a week, somedays I do both.
Physical fitness without a doubt, contributes to successful track riding!
Can't wait for Tana!!

**AMRRA12** · 11-30-2011, 05:20 PM

hahaha re-reading my post I found something kind of funny, that I didn't think of before.

I'm a road racer looking to keep in shape for racing, so what do I do? I take up motocross racing, .....now I have to work out harder so I have the stamina to do the sport I took up to stay in shape for the other sport.

jhockey18aa · 11-30-2011, 05:25 PM

haha yea that is pretty funny! I've never done the MX, but I'm sure its demanding as hell.
Where do you usually ride MX in wasilla?

**AMRRA12** · 11-30-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jhockey18aa

haha yea that is pretty funny! I've never done the MX, but I'm sure its demanding as hell.
Where do you usually ride MX in wasilla?

we have a park right down from my house and one in A town I do the "city race series" state is too demanding with road racing, and yes a 15min moto is the equivalent of a 15min of a full on running sprint and you do 5 moto’s a day, they say it's one of the most demanding sports physically there is.

antonn · 11-30-2011, 06:42 PM

i have found that cycling is the best exercise for road racing (not sure about moto cross) and swimming for the upper body, i dont think aerobic fitness is as important, you mainly use shoulders and quads.

JBuchanan · 12-01-2011, 04:10 AM

Currently doing P90x and running 4.5 miles 2/3 times a week. After I'm done with P90x I will try Insanity. All of the BeachBody workouts are intense and will help you with stamina and endurance. MotoX is no joke and def takes a different tole on your body and requires different training.

Jay Buchanan

**AMRRA12** · 12-01-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JBuchanan

Currently doing P90x and running 4.5 miles 2/3 times a week. After I'm done with P90x I will try Insanity. All of the BeachBody workouts are intense and will help you with stamina and endurance. MotoX is no joke and def takes a different tole on your body and requires different training.

Jay Buchanan

I did P90x365, thats P90X for a years straight.

S&Kmotorrad · 12-05-2011, 07:45 PM

i like to get to the gym 3~4 times a week

i do yoga once a week

i ran 3 miles each time i go, and cycling 20 minute after wards

very light weight lifting in arms, lots of legs lifting, yet, my knees don't like me very much