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Moto X Fitness Newsletter #6 –
Training Advice
Dear Moto X Fitness Friends,
I want to thank all of you who have recently joined our newsletter. The Moto X Fitness
Newsletter is growing daily, and I want to encourage everyone to spread the word to your
MX friends about motoxfitness.com, our fitness information products, and free newsletter.
Keep your training questions coming – I want to help all riders who are interested in
improving their strength and fitness.
I also recommend that you check the site periodically because I am adding new items and
information on a regular basis. Recently, I have added some pictures on the bio page
and some new FREE information when you place an order.
I am also adding a newsletter archives section for those of you who just signed up – so if
you missed anything go to the website and check it out. Just click on Newsletter Archives
on the home page at Moto X Fitness.
This week’s topic is BALANCE IN YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM. I recently answered a
question from a customer about maintaining a balanced training schedule. Of course not
everyone can devote a huge amount of time every week to training outside of riding.
Limited time makes it difficult to maintain a regular training schedule for some people.
But, I would recommend that you establish some balance in your weekly schedule
between endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, and coordination training.
Traditionally motocross riders would perform distance running much more than anything
else for their training. But, in recent years more trainers are recommending a mixture of
exercises and workouts to create a more balanced training program.
The main idea that I would like to present to you is to create a training program that
incorporates a variety of exercises that address the different components of motocross.
Obviously, you need endurance training. You also need strength training, and this is
where most riders are probably lacking. You are not looking for big muscles or the
strength of a weightlifter, but for functional strength that translates to your sport.
Weight training is beneficial when done correctly, but it costs money to join a gym and
then you need to be properly trained for specific exercises by a competent trainer (which
many gyms don’t have). If you have the time and money you may want to go that route,
but there is an alternative.
You can gain functional strength without weights or a gym. Bodyweight exercises are
great for gaining functional strength and improving your fitness. And, you can do them at
home without spending a lot of money.
The other great thing about these types of exercises is that you can increase your
endurance, flexibility, strength, and coordination – all at the same time – when you
perform the right exercises. If you want to learn more about bodyweight exercises, you
can read my article about this topic at http://www.motoxfitness.com/article1.html.
Even though I am an accomplished powerlifter with many years of weight training
experience, I currently do more bodyweight exercises than anything else, and I have
discovered them to be just as challenging and productive as any weight lifting exercises.
When you combine functional strength exercises with speed, agility, and endurance
training you will become a better athlete and rider. This type of training will also decrease
your risk of injury. When you design your MX training program be sure to include
exercises and workouts to balance your training between endurance, strength, agility, and
coordination.
This type of functional training is outlined for YOU in my training manual –
Motocross Fitness: Functional Training and Strength Exercises for Motocross Athletes.
Check it out if you want to improve your fitness and racing results.
That’s it for now. Don’t forget to send in your entries to the Moto X Fitness contest this
week. Until next time – Train Hard.
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If you want to learn more, go to the MXF Store and order my training manual, Motocross
Fitness. It includes descriptions and photographs of many exercises that you can add to
your MX fitness program. In addition, there are weekly workouts designed for all levels of
athletes. Also be sure to check out the Moto X Fitness Training Journal which is on sale
right now. FREE SHIPPING and TWO FREE REPORTS - Hand and Forearm Stretching
and My Secret Workout - are currently available if you order either or both books.
---------------------------------------------
If you have any training questions email me at rw3@motoxfitness.com. I’ll be happy to
help you out.
Good Luck and Train Hard,
Rodney C. Womack III
Owner of www.motoxfitness.com
rw3@motoxfitness.com
Training Advice
Dear Moto X Fitness Friends,
I want to thank all of you who have recently joined our newsletter. The Moto X Fitness
Newsletter is growing daily, and I want to encourage everyone to spread the word to your
MX friends about motoxfitness.com, our fitness information products, and free newsletter.
Keep your training questions coming – I want to help all riders who are interested in
improving their strength and fitness.
I also recommend that you check the site periodically because I am adding new items and
information on a regular basis. Recently, I have added some pictures on the bio page
and some new FREE information when you place an order.
I am also adding a newsletter archives section for those of you who just signed up – so if
you missed anything go to the website and check it out. Just click on Newsletter Archives
on the home page at Moto X Fitness.
This week’s topic is BALANCE IN YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM. I recently answered a
question from a customer about maintaining a balanced training schedule. Of course not
everyone can devote a huge amount of time every week to training outside of riding.
Limited time makes it difficult to maintain a regular training schedule for some people.
But, I would recommend that you establish some balance in your weekly schedule
between endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, and coordination training.
Traditionally motocross riders would perform distance running much more than anything
else for their training. But, in recent years more trainers are recommending a mixture of
exercises and workouts to create a more balanced training program.
The main idea that I would like to present to you is to create a training program that
incorporates a variety of exercises that address the different components of motocross.
Obviously, you need endurance training. You also need strength training, and this is
where most riders are probably lacking. You are not looking for big muscles or the
strength of a weightlifter, but for functional strength that translates to your sport.
Weight training is beneficial when done correctly, but it costs money to join a gym and
then you need to be properly trained for specific exercises by a competent trainer (which
many gyms don’t have). If you have the time and money you may want to go that route,
but there is an alternative.
You can gain functional strength without weights or a gym. Bodyweight exercises are
great for gaining functional strength and improving your fitness. And, you can do them at
home without spending a lot of money.
The other great thing about these types of exercises is that you can increase your
endurance, flexibility, strength, and coordination – all at the same time – when you
perform the right exercises. If you want to learn more about bodyweight exercises, you
can read my article about this topic at http://www.motoxfitness.com/article1.html.
Even though I am an accomplished powerlifter with many years of weight training
experience, I currently do more bodyweight exercises than anything else, and I have
discovered them to be just as challenging and productive as any weight lifting exercises.
When you combine functional strength exercises with speed, agility, and endurance
training you will become a better athlete and rider. This type of training will also decrease
your risk of injury. When you design your MX training program be sure to include
exercises and workouts to balance your training between endurance, strength, agility, and
coordination.
This type of functional training is outlined for YOU in my training manual –
Motocross Fitness: Functional Training and Strength Exercises for Motocross Athletes.
Check it out if you want to improve your fitness and racing results.
That’s it for now. Don’t forget to send in your entries to the Moto X Fitness contest this
week. Until next time – Train Hard.
---------------------------------------------
If you want to learn more, go to the MXF Store and order my training manual, Motocross
Fitness. It includes descriptions and photographs of many exercises that you can add to
your MX fitness program. In addition, there are weekly workouts designed for all levels of
athletes. Also be sure to check out the Moto X Fitness Training Journal which is on sale
right now. FREE SHIPPING and TWO FREE REPORTS - Hand and Forearm Stretching
and My Secret Workout - are currently available if you order either or both books.
---------------------------------------------
If you have any training questions email me at rw3@motoxfitness.com. I’ll be happy to
help you out.
Good Luck and Train Hard,
Rodney C. Womack III
Owner of www.motoxfitness.com
rw3@motoxfitness.com