Motocross Training Tips
to get an Advantage on the Competition

Here's some excellent, free motocross training and fitness tips, as well as a resource for supplies and additional outside information. There are training tips below that you can use to get started, as well as other resources here that will direct you to additional information such as the ever popular TRX for Motocross training system, or other DVD's, downloadable training programs and fitness equipment that can be used whether you are interested in riding or racing motocross, leisure trail riding or off-road racing such as GNCC races, hare scrambles and enduro's, as well as providing you with the fitness equipment that you need to effectively compete in freestyle motocross (FMX)

Granted, I'm aware that it would ideally require an entire website dedicated solely to the topic of motocross training and other motorsports, as well as non-motorsports related fitness topics that you need to know, but I have developed this web page to get you started in the right direction, as well as even providing you with resources where you can review and purchase training and fitness supplies, DVD's and downloadable fitness programs for use in your motocross training program.

Whether you're interested in just bettering your overall health so you can have better endurance, or you want to perform like a machine so you can flat out annihilate your competition, I've got you covered, and I'm going to fill you in on some basics to keep in mind, as well as a resource to a portable training system some of the top athletes are using.

Just remember, your going to be sweating when working out, logging miles on a bicycle for your cardio health as well as practicing or competing on the dirt bike, and you've got to keep your body hydrated, as being hydrated will keep you much more effective as well as much safer.

Along with proper hydration there are some key points to focus on before slinging your leg across the seat of your dirt bike, Yea, before you go guzzle alot of water down and start pounding out laps in an attempt to hone your skills, hold on just a second, and make sure you check out these basics below.

The Core Basics to remember before Training for Motocross, Off-Road disciplines or FMX

• Nutrition
  You've got to eat, and eat right if you expect to be able to perform well. Any rider that is trying to develop better human performance such as longer lasting endurance, as well as greater speed, power, energy, and vitality from within themselves should eat well with a balance of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins, along with consuming generous amounts of water (as I mentioned above) to ensure they remain well hydrated and in their best performing health base.
• Strength Training
  This is an important facet of training for motocross and off-road disciplines such as GNCC racing, as well as freestyle motocross as it does require quite a bit of strength to be able to hang on to and maneuver a dirt bike for a hard charging 30+ minute moto, or 2+ hours in the most brutal off-road courses, as well as the strength needed for hucking a 200+lb dirt bike off of ramps and keeping it with you on a landing, so be sure to give attention towards strength training.
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
  This is one that is good to stay on top of and can be done so with cranking out mileage by riding a bicycle, playing court games such as tennis or basketball, (among other sports) as well as running or jumping rope. Cardiovascular conditioning is something that can and should also be done immediately before a moto or competition of any kind, and this can be accomplished by running in place, or doing jumping jacks so as to have an elevated heart rate and be able to perform better when the gate drops in motocross, or when its time to move in an off-road type of event such as GNCC Racing, hare scrambles or enduro's. BTW, If you get strange stares from doing jumping jacks or running in place behind your dirt bike near the line...
  Tell them to come see you after a race, then we'll see who's laughing.
• Flexibility
  Stretching is important and something that a lot of riders do not give much attention to but should. Stretching before any type of riding has many benefits and can help to prevent back injuries and other problems such as torn and sore muscles, so be sure to spend time stretching before kicking your bike to life or leaning on that "Magic Button", as well as once you put the dirt bike away and while your muscles are warm.
• Rest
  You've got to rest. Yea, I know...It's hard to rest after you've been out getting all jacked up, but you really should put the training and riding to rest and allow your body to recover a few days a week, as your muscles and other body systems need time to recover between workouts to enable the best results and cannot properly do so with repeated stressing and no recovery periods in between.