Motocross & Off-Road Training Handbook: Tune Your Body for Race-Winning Performance

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Motocross and off-road racing is a demanding sport that challenges your body. Bomb-crater-deep whoop sections require power and endurance in your legs and shoulders, and energy-draining two-hour hare scramble races demand intense aerobic conditioning. To compete in this world, you need to be in shape.

In this real-world guide to physical training for motocross and off-road racing, author, motocross racer, and long-distance runner Mark Thompson offers hard-earned advice on everything from diet and weight-lifting to aerobic workouts and creating a training regime. He also gives sound advice on how to maintain a regular workout schedule, pre-race stretching, and preparing your body for a race.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Why train?
• The basics of training
• Designing your personal training plan
• Core training
• Eating to win
• Endurance training
• Building moto muscle
• Finding time to train
• Training toys
• Race weekend
• Becoming more fluid and flexible
• Them's the breaks: Injuries
• Sample work out plan
• Glossary
• Index

About the Author

Mark Thompson long ago figured out he was put on earth to do two things: race motorcycles and write about racing. He's been at it ever since, having raced thousands of laps in a dozen states, along with riding many enduros, hare scrambles, ice racing, and a bit of asphalt fun roadracing. Originally from Wisconsin, he now lives in West Chester, Ohio.

Motocross & Off-Road Training Handbook: Tune Your Body for Race-Winning Performance