Pre Season Conditioning

[popo]

As many of us are getting ready for the 2003 season, building or redoing our quads,searching for the ultimate sponsorship as well as getting out of shape. “In my case I was already there”

I figured I would share some related links/info in the net to keep you pumped up, and hopefully give you hindsight on what you should be training on.

Case in point, I am 40lbs over weight based on a V02 test recently taken, my cardiovascular endurance was off by almost 65%. Results from the test indicated with short muscular stature from lifting too many weights, my muscle tissue was bursting 100% of energy over a short period of time, causing extreme cramping and severe arm pump and fatigue.

One example of what I was doing wrong. I would load up with Creatine prior to a race. “Bad idea”. This causes your muscle to pump up, and even worse when you’re hydrated. Maybe you have to be a tall skinny arse for this sport rather than a short fat guy.

To help remedy my severe arm pump. I go in for surgery Friday morning to remove the upper/lower muscle tissue lining on my forearms, caused from too much weight lifting. Expected recovery time is 3 weeks. I also gave up donuts/beer/pop and all sugar. With consuming about 6 small meals a day mostly protein. About 20 lbs of chicken a week. Wait till I start laying eggs. So far I have dropped about 12 lbs of the 40.

Instead of me babbling on. Here is some web-sites that I found to be informative. Even though most pertain to moto-cross rather than XC. Primarily the same motor functions. Let me know if you guys found these helpful.

Informative
http://www.motocrosstrainer.com
http://morpheus.ronronmx.com
http://www.mxsportsmed.com
http://www.biofreeze.com
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/VO2max.html

Cytomax
http://www.cytosport.com/products/cytomax.html
Pro-HGH
http://www.pro-hghsymbiotropin.com/why_prohgh.html

[QuadRacer041]

thanks for the links, im gonna check it out

[spincr4hire]

I work out 6 days a week, an hour per day on a Bowflex...and have been doing so for over 7 months now. I still get very sore after riding but I don't tire near as easy while riding. I think a good routine of cardio (at least an hour a day) is in order. I probably need to give up beer, too...but it tastes SO good!:D

[popo]

spincr4hire

Post a question in http://morpheus.ronronmx.com/ He seems to have a remedy for everything.

Mich Ultra is not that fatting. Tastes like crap. But it's beer.

[spincr4hire]

Cool, thanks..
I've read the label on those, and Miller Lite is almost the same, and much cheaper, 96 calories and 3 carbs. I only drink at the most 2 beers per night (except the weekends) so I don't think its going to do that much damage.

[Racing Rice]

Nice post..

I recently dropped about 45 pounds over the last 6 months or so. Its not really that hard to do if you stick to a good diet and eat right and workout some. I feel a ton better then I use to.

Staying in shape is very important, especially the older you get.;)

Maybe you have to be a tall skinny arse for this sport rather than a short fat guy. LMFAO

But wouldnt you (we) have a lower center of gravity, and thats better for cornering LOL :)

Great thread.... now who is gonna get serious and "do it"

[QuadTrix6]

great links and just what i need for the offseason :cool:

[Nausty]

I think the best thing to do is just to lay off pop and sugary stuff a few days before the races and start drinking a lot of water. That in its self helps a ton if you ask me along with taking asprin before you race to thin your blood.

[DGR Designs]

hmmmm... good info! this apply to a beginning race (like myself) and are there any tips i could have also. but Nausty, why would you want to thin your blood?

[R-Crazy]

thinning your blood decreses arm pump, and any other pump you may have in your body (not ment in a perverted way). I use it. it works.
I also prefer using a more natural of working out, i.e. push-ups, crunches, bike riding, and RIDING.

dave

[DGR Designs]

ok kool. now, what is arm pump? lol sorry for the questions. i am just a beginner! :confused:

[R-Crazy]

i feel your pain, we all were once beginners (not that i am an expert, i am FAR from it)
arm pump is a cramp in your forearm (sp?) from clutching, or excessive up-and-down movement. It is very annoying and it slows me down. it can also happen in your ***** and thieghs if ya move around on your seat a lot.
Sugestion: drinks lots of water a few days before the ride, like nausty said, take the asprin when you are just heading out, and have a blast. Whether you get arm pump or not, nothing beats a good ride.
hope this helped!

dave

[R-Crazy]

hey, that was my 700th post^
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dave

[Nausty]

Originally posted by roost_maker
ok kool. now, what is arm pump? lol sorry for the questions. i am just a beginner! :confused:

something you get when you don't have a date.

[popo]

something you get when you don't have a date.

What going blind? or hairy palms :huh