Motocross and Off-Road Training Handbook: Tune Your Body for Race-Winning Performance
by Mark Thompson
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Author: Mark ThompsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-10
ISBN: 0760321132
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Motorbooks
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Book Review: Just the basics
Summary: 2 Stars
I was a little disappointed by the content of this training manual. The author assumes zero previous health and fitness knowledge, and consequently rehearses the basic priciples most of us learned in fifth grade gym class.
I expect most racers who are serious enough to buy a specialized training guide are looking for motocross-specific exercises and training routines. Instead we get running, pushups, and a reminder that junk food is not good for us. Also the writer repeats himself a lot, and his overused metaphors are not funny.
Summary of Motocross and Off-Road Training Handbook: Tune Your Body for Race-Winning Performance
With millions of participants worldwide, motocross and off-road motorcycle riding are the most popular amateur motorsports in the world??"and, many agree, the most physically demanding. For a sport that asks so much of so many, a training manual is a must??"and this one is the very first to make the necessary know-how accessible to the amateur rider. While providing sound advice for the would-be Ricky Carmichael of tomorrow, this handbook offers a no-nonsense, real-world approach that the average racer or rider can understand??"and turn into real results.Among the topics the book covers are: weight training and proper nutrition in a fast-food world; age-specific training programs; gear; scheduling; staying hydrated, healthy, and injury-free: keeping a log; cross-training; balance, reflexes, and flexibility??"and how to improve all three; race-day warm-ups and stretches; arm pump and how to train it out of your system; taking it to the next level??"for the would-be pro riders; trainers, gyms, online, and published guidance; and staying motivated and avoiding burnout.
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