[ammohog01]

I would like to start racing next year, and I am trying to figure a good work out plan to get me ready. Do you guys have any pointers to help me out? I would like to start racing in the WORCS series, just to give you an idea.

 

[YFZ450 Blaster Racer]

If you can find a place similiar to the races your doing then do some practice motos to see how long you can last, then start working on basic lifting and some cardiovascular( running, jump rope, bike, etc.) Then if you get arm pump work on things than used your arms alot, like today i just moved about 2 tons of gravel with a shovel and wheelbarrel. Or if you are closed to a lake and have a boat, go tubing. If i wasd to tube everyday for a month then i would have a really good upper body and my arms would be used to hard stress.

Too make this short, Ride as long as the races your going to at a fast pace, lift lightly for endurance and run, bike, or jump rope. Also some good food is in there somewhere.

 

[ammohog01]

The diet will be the hardest to master. I like food too much.

 

[quadracer450 52]

Lift hard for a while during off season to build up some muscle, then start doing low weight and a lot of reps to build up endurance. Lifting heavy during race season will cause arm pump, better off the do it off season, then lift light with a lot of reps during season. Also, ride a bike around to get the cardio up and work out the legs. But probably the most important part is RIDE RIDE RIDE as much as you can. Ride hard and when you get tired and are ready to pull of the track, force yourself into 3 more hard laps. Not only will this build up your strength, but will help you get more used to your machine.

 

[MXQuadRacer]

Really, seat-time is key. Running hard moto pace is the perfect routine as it works the exact muscles that riding does (obviously), and gets your heart into that target zone for a prolonged amount of time.

I've been HUGE into training for 3-4 years now, and there's really no reason you should have to touch any form of diet if you stay active enough. You just have to push yourself

 

[BCGIrish]

I've found riding is the best work out. It works all the needed muscles to race. You do have to push yourself even when your tired though. Don't over due it and wreck though. A healthy diet does wonders too.

I do light lifting and cardio, since I can't ride here. My goal is a toned light body with endurance.

 

[dan85]

I've been racin for 3 years. I have tried everything. The two most important things that i do to keep in shape are i practice 3 times a week and run 3 times a week 3 miles every time. The seat time takes the place of lifting. Trust me. Time urself when ur out on the track. Just strap a watch onto ur handlebars. If u lift to much ur going to kill urself. My best friend insistson weight training. Then when it comes to riding he can't even hold on for 2 laps. Thats because his body is sore from all the liftin. And always make sure u drink plenty of water. I like 2 drink 2 gallons the day before a race.

 

[AtvGuam]

Cardio and seat time I feel are the most important. Just keep what ever your doing to train fun so you don't get sick of it and there-fore quit training. If you don't feel like running 5k then don't instead maybe play some basket ball or hop on a bicycle but just make it somthing you want to do. The hardest thing is not finding things to do as part of your training but being independent and secure enough to not rely on others to tell you when, how and where to train but to just get up off your butt and to do it. You'll know how hard to push yourself while training by the results you gain out on the race course and by the type of racing that your participating in.

You should be able to adjust your diet on your own with out any help from a nutri-mentalist. Make small adjustments at a time and see what works and what does'nt. Your body will tell you what works for you and what leaves you cramped and tired on the side of the track. Every body is slighty different in how it processes and burns the stuff you put in it so what may work for me might not for you.

just my 2 pesos, good luck in the series your planning on racing.

 

[ammohog01]

Thank you all for the tips. You guys are awesome. I will be getting out of the Air Force soon and I want to start getting serious about racing. My goal is to eventually race in the baja 1000. I know it is a lofty goal but it would be cool just to say I did it. If any of you roll through Idaho check out the Clays Peak Recreation Area and the St. Anthony Dunes.