Anyone ever used this workout program? Just wondering if its worth buying the book and following or not. Or are there any other good motocross specific programs out there? I lift weights now and Im in the army so i do like push ups and stuff for morning pt but I want to find a mx specific program to follow. Im just getting back into riding after a year or so of not.
Moto X Fitness
Started by
BTGraves
, Jun 24 2012 09:47 AM
3 replies to this topic
Posted 11 July 2012 - 06:44 AM
Never used the Moto X Fitness program, but a quick goance at their website looks like they use pretty basic exercise selection and programming. Probably couldn't hurt to give it a try, but it looks similar to using P90x, Insanity, CrossFit, etc. Assuming you have good strength, and a fundamental base of endurance and stamina, there are very movements sport-specific to MX riding. I would start with mastering the Romanian dead lift, front squat and full sit-ups. This wil develop great posture, strength and core stability in the riding position. YouTube for form.
Edited by Algreen, 11 July 2012 - 06:45 AM.
Posted 11 July 2012 - 10:53 PM
I'm not a trainer, but I consider myself a lifelong athlete. This said, I currently have divided my workouts in to 3 categories ( and there is overlap between the 3).
1) endurance workouts - I categorize these as efforts I can consistently maintain over 45 minutes. Think jogging, mtn bike riding, distance swimming, spin classes..etc
2) Strength - Activities and exercises that involve large muscles or groups of muscles with a high level of resistance. Dead lifts, squats, pull ups or rope climbing, dips, military presses, cleans....etc. Basically exercises that I can perform less than 15-20 repetitions maintaining proper form.
3) Speed / anaerobic - This group of exercises significantly raise heart rate and breathing. This is a broad range of workouts for me.... included are sprints, burpees, rowing machine, box jumps, broad jumps, jumping rope, sled pushes, wall balls, kettlebell swings ..etc. These workouts generally result in heavy breathing, sometimes dizziness or even a loss of coordination, depending on how hard I push it.
Like I said, I know there is over lap between the groups. Weekly I try to include 1-2 days of each of the 3 groups, plus 1-2 days of riding mx. It's not a perfect system, but I listen to my body and try to work on weaknesses and recovery when I need it.
Warm up and correct form are important to prevent injury and promote longevity...
1) endurance workouts - I categorize these as efforts I can consistently maintain over 45 minutes. Think jogging, mtn bike riding, distance swimming, spin classes..etc
2) Strength - Activities and exercises that involve large muscles or groups of muscles with a high level of resistance. Dead lifts, squats, pull ups or rope climbing, dips, military presses, cleans....etc. Basically exercises that I can perform less than 15-20 repetitions maintaining proper form.
3) Speed / anaerobic - This group of exercises significantly raise heart rate and breathing. This is a broad range of workouts for me.... included are sprints, burpees, rowing machine, box jumps, broad jumps, jumping rope, sled pushes, wall balls, kettlebell swings ..etc. These workouts generally result in heavy breathing, sometimes dizziness or even a loss of coordination, depending on how hard I push it.
Like I said, I know there is over lap between the groups. Weekly I try to include 1-2 days of each of the 3 groups, plus 1-2 days of riding mx. It's not a perfect system, but I listen to my body and try to work on weaknesses and recovery when I need it.
Warm up and correct form are important to prevent injury and promote longevity...
Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:28 AM
Dirt Addict, on 11 July 2012 - 10:53 PM, said:
I'm not a trainer, but I consider myself a lifelong athlete. This said, I currently have divided my workouts in to 3 categories ( and there is overlap between the 3).
1) endurance workouts - I categorize these as efforts I can consistently maintain over 45 minutes. Think jogging, mtn bike riding, distance swimming, spin classes..etc
2) Strength - Activities and exercises that involve large muscles or groups of muscles with a high level of resistance. Dead lifts, squats, pull ups or rope climbing, dips, military presses, cleans....etc. Basically exercises that I can perform less than 15-20 repetitions maintaining proper form.
3) Speed / anaerobic - This group of exercises significantly raise heart rate and breathing. This is a broad range of workouts for me.... included are sprints, burpees, rowing machine, box jumps, broad jumps, jumping rope, sled pushes, wall balls, kettlebell swings ..etc. These workouts generally result in heavy breathing, sometimes dizziness or even a loss of coordination, depending on how hard I push it.
Like I said, I know there is over lap between the groups. Weekly I try to include 1-2 days of each of the 3 groups, plus 1-2 days of riding mx. It's not a perfect system, but I listen to my body and try to work on weaknesses and recovery when I need it.
Warm up and correct form are important to prevent injury and promote longevity...
1) endurance workouts - I categorize these as efforts I can consistently maintain over 45 minutes. Think jogging, mtn bike riding, distance swimming, spin classes..etc
2) Strength - Activities and exercises that involve large muscles or groups of muscles with a high level of resistance. Dead lifts, squats, pull ups or rope climbing, dips, military presses, cleans....etc. Basically exercises that I can perform less than 15-20 repetitions maintaining proper form.
3) Speed / anaerobic - This group of exercises significantly raise heart rate and breathing. This is a broad range of workouts for me.... included are sprints, burpees, rowing machine, box jumps, broad jumps, jumping rope, sled pushes, wall balls, kettlebell swings ..etc. These workouts generally result in heavy breathing, sometimes dizziness or even a loss of coordination, depending on how hard I push it.
Like I said, I know there is over lap between the groups. Weekly I try to include 1-2 days of each of the 3 groups, plus 1-2 days of riding mx. It's not a perfect system, but I listen to my body and try to work on weaknesses and recovery when I need it.
Warm up and correct form are important to prevent injury and promote longevity...
^^ this is the key to sucess
