| There is no doubt that motocross racing is a | | | | is important to a rider. The less you weigh the easier it |
| physically demanding sport. Strength conditioning and | | | | will be to complete a moto. A male rider at 190 pounds |
| cardio conditioning are important to a rider who | | | | will fatigue sooner than a 150 pound rider. Your arms |
| expects to compete at a professional level. A rider's | | | | will have less weight to keep attached to the bike, and |
| arms and legs take a beating acting as additional | | | | your legs will experience less impact when landing. |
| suspension for the core of his body. Physical size of | | | | Serious riders need to keep a healthy weight. |
| the body plays a role in fatigue as well. The less you | | | | Muscle fatigue can set in on a rider's forearms very |
| weigh the easier it is for your muscles to resist fatigue. | | | | quickly. Pay close attention during a motocross |
| Relaxing while riding hard will also prevent your | | | | practice day and you will see plenty of riders off |
| muscles from over-exerting themselves thus | | | | course shaking out their hands trying to loosen up |
| preventing early fatigue. | | | | tightened forearm muscles. Some riders put a "death |
| Strength conditioning for muscles is important for | | | | grip" onto the handle bars that increases forearm |
| any serious motocross rider. A rider's workout should | | | | fatigue. Using off road gloves with less padding in the |
| focus on endurance. A rider's idea body shape is the | | | | palm and a grip enhanced palm can increase the feel |
| same as that of a fighter or soccer player. Motocross | | | | a rider has with the handle bars. This type of glove will |
| riders, fighters, and soccer players need lean muscle | | | | help a rider find the correct pressure he has to apply |
| for strength without weighing the body down. Large | | | | to have a firm grip without a fatigue-prone death grip. |
| bulky muscles are heavy and take more energy to | | | | A healthy rider who is in great physical condition |
| use. The bulkier the muscles the harder the heart has | | | | who can relax throughout a moto will be faster on the |
| to work to keep those muscles going. Strength training | | | | stopwatch without a doubt. Motorsports is a strategy |
| is to be focused on lighter weight with high repetition | | | | game. Riders who spend time off the track preparing |
| count. Strength training while wearing a weight vest will | | | | their bodies for competition will always beat the "show |
| also help a rider. A 30 to 50 pound weight vest will | | | | up and ride" racers on any given day. A physically |
| help your body have more explosive strength while | | | | prepared and focused racer will beat his competition |
| riding when the vest is gone. | | | | before the first gate drops. |
| In addition to strength training, keeping a healthy diet | | | | |