Improve Your Race Results

As promised I’m bringing you more information about dietary sports supplements that will help your riding. 

I must admit I’m reluctant to tell everyone about this product for fear my fellow competitors will start to use it; costing me my competitive edge.  Yep, I think it’s that good.

Neuro FX is one of MotoXnutrition (MXN) newer products designed by Christian Chambers, a supplement expert and avid ATV rider out of Washington state. Initially I was skeptical about a supplement that was supposed to help my performance via improved brain & nervous system function.  I mean, I had never heard of one that really worked.  I decided I would first test Neuro at work because my job as a Clinical Dietitian can be a brain drainer.  Anyway, at days end I won’t tell you it made me Albert Einstein but I definitely noticed an improvement in my ability to problem solve and stay focused.  Great, but I still didn’t see how that translating to riding on the trail or track.  A couple weeks later I was racing motocross, and was not able to keep pace with the frontrunners.  I still had a race later that day so decided it was time to test out Neuro FX.  After taking Neuro I finished noticeably better but wasn’t quite ready to give credit to a supplement.  A few weeks later, I found myself in a similar situation.  After a sub par 1^st moto, I took Neuro FX, and wound up about three or four positions higher in the 2^nd moto.  It then occurred to me “this stuff really seems to help”!  The testing phase was officially over and I’ve been using Neuro for about 6 months with pretty consistently improved results.

Does It Just Work In Motocross?

A friend of mine is an employee of one of my sponsors, Cycle Gear, and is an avid amateur motorcycle road racer.  Like many of us he was looking for something to improve his performance.  I suggested he give Neuro a try.  I saw him later that month and he was stoked.  He told me, on a good weekend of racing he might hit the lower rung of the podium one time but after taking neuro he got two 3rds, a 2^nd, and a 1^st place; by far his best effort.  I’d guess it did help him and probably would in other sports or physical activities that require mental alertness, a cool head, and quick reflexes. 

Ok, so how’s it work?

MXN says Neuro FX is a “natural cognitive formula” combining compounds that help blood circulation and provide more neurotransmitters (send nerve signals) to better support the brain & nerves.  Neuro also contains Bacopa, an herb used in India for thousands of years to improve mental focus and calming to give a performance edge instead of performance anxiety.   Neuro also contains ginko, ALA, MSM, and some B vitamins to further assist neurotransmitters and energy.

How Do I use it?

Suggested use is only for people 19years or older.  Instructions say take 2 capsules one to two times daily, preferably on an empty stomach, and not within 4 hours prior to sleep (I guess that means it could keep you awake).  I always suggest starting with a lower dose and moving up to the recommended amount if you aren’t seeing the desired effects.  A bottle contains 90 capsules and was priced at 29.99 + shipping on MXN’s website motoxnutrition.com.  The people at MXN are great and can answer other questions you might have. 

Word to the wise – taking more than recommended will not make it work better.   Always observe warning labels prior to using.

 

Pro Rider Fitness Secrets Revealed

 Most of us have seen top-level racers in action.  For those of you that haven’t, it’s amazing to witness how long and fast these men and women can lay down the rubber.  To do that, they have to be SUPER FIT!  Tons of riding is an important ingredient for racer success at the top pro ranks but that is no longer enough.  To stay competitive these days, racers have to exercise intensely.  So what do these mighty riders do off-the-quad to get and stay at the top of their game?  I thought you’d like to know, and I had the pleasure to quiz some of the top guns to discover their secrets.   Apologies to several great riders that I wasn’t able to connect with for this article.

Dustin Wimmer

Q. Hours a day spent exercising on average?

A. I guess about 3 hours.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Ya, 2 hrs worth.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. I’m doing more training and more cross-training.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Running stadium stairs.

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Mountain & road bicycling, sport boating with my dad, golf, RC airplanes, boats, & cars.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. Rarely.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. 9hrs.

 

Chris Borich

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. 1 hr plus.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. I lift weights but not often.  I train the same all year long.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Yah, I’ve had to do more of it because it’s (racing) a job.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Not really, I run and mountain bike.

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Boating, Tubing, paintball.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. Yes, I can eat what ever.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. 8+ hrs.

 

Joe ( The Professor) Byrd 

 
Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. I have different programs for training, and each one takes different times.  I workout off the bike several hours a week.  I don’t want to get too specific on that question because I don’t want to pass out my whole training program. Ha Ha.

Q.  Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. I use weights in the off-season, only some during the season.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. The more I have learned my body, the more I need to change my program.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Running with my dogs.

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. I like extreme sports like snow x, skydiving, SX, sand rails, roller coasters, bungee jumping…  (We think Joe likes to go fast!!)

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. I don’t eat junk food unless I win and that’s my Monday treat. ha ha.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. I usually get 9hrs every night.

Joe asked to include his sponsors: Honda, IMS, Fly, Dunlap, Hardkor, Axis, Outerwears, Alpine, DWT, Uni, Walsh, Percision, TireBalls, DASA, Hinson, Scott, Streamline brakes, Scott, Quadteck, Works Connection, Web Cam, Power Madd, quadsouth films.

  

Harold Goodman 

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. I do about 2 hrs a day off-season, no training during racing season.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Yes.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Back in the 90s I didn’t have to train, now I do cardio, and light weights for high reps (25+).

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Parachute Running for 30 minutes, and running without too.                    

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Hunting.

 Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. Yes.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. 7.5-8 hrs.

Additional comment: Harold says that he uses an oxygen inhalant supplement “Oxygen4energy” to improve energy and recovery.

 

 Adam McGil

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. 2-3 hrs.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Yes, mostly free weights with light dumbbells, also core work

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Yes, more intensity and more running.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Bender Ball.  (I looked this up and it’s a small rubber ball used for core exercises)

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Fishing, hunting, Mountain bike and BMX riding.  Adam also mentioned that he likes long walks on the beach, poetry, and horseback riding.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. YES, anything with apples and cinnamon in it, apple pies, apple cake, any apple deserts, and Coldstone ice cream! (Adam got very excited as he talked about this) 

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. Eleven hrs.

Adams closing remarks – “don’t be discouraged when you first go to the fitness center because you’re not as strong or fit as others.”

 

Angela Butler

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. 3 hrs a day for five days.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Yes.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. I spend more time on cardio, and I learned what types of things (exercises) to focus more on.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Elliptical trainer.

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Softball fast and slow pitch, roller blade, snow boarding.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. “I love junk food!  Chips & dip are my favorite”.  Angela also said “You can’t ever not be in the mood for a Whopper & Fries!”

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. At least eight.  “I hate naps.”

 

(Digger) Doug Gust

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. 1 hr.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Off-season yes.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. I’ve decreased the running because it was hard on my knees, and I’ve increased my (time on) cardio machines.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Elliptical trainer.            

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Snowcross, riding dirt bikes MX (but not racing), basketball, water & snow skiing.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. yah, once in a while.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. 8-9 hrs.

Additional comment: “A lot of it is staying focused.  If you want it in your heart, it’s easier to stay focused.”

Digger

 

Chad Wienen

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. I would say around 4hrs with gym exercises.  Along with around 2-3 hrs of riding and exercising on top of that out of the gym per day.    Around 5-6 days a week. In-season I tend to do less, around 5 hrs total of exercises per day…

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. I use both; just try to mix it up all the time to keep it interesting.  A ton of cardio.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Well before 05 it basically changed from just riding to doing a lot of off track work that has paid off big dividends for me. Training has changed so much over the years.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. I would have to say running is my favorite.

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Football, Basketball, swimming, biking, paintball, pretty much anything to do outdoors.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A. Huh… Nope I haven’t for ooh about 4 or 5 years…

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. I would say on average 8 hrs. It is so important to get on a good sleeping schedule.

Additional comments: “For all of you up and coming riders reading this, I get asked all the time on what I do for workouts and training. The best advise I can give you is.  It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. So, if you were to do anything to get where you wanna be, and as long as it is productive and has a positive affect on your body it is good for you in some way.  But riding is the best thing for you. But It helps a lot to do the off track stuff.  Thanks and looking forward to the New Ride for the 09 Season and doin work!  Lata, Wienen”

 

John (Iron Man) Natalie 

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A.  Seven days a wk, usually about 20hrs /wk.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Yep both.

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Its intensified three fold!

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Yah curls.  (John is taking care of the guns)               

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. Water, snow, and jet skiing, dirt bike and horseback riding.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A.  Not as much as I used to but I still cheat once in a while

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. Probably 7hrs.

Additional comment: yah for a racer, I’m on the bike 20hrs /week also, that’s a huge part of training. 

John

 

Josh Creamer 

Q. How many hours a day do you spend exercising on average?

A. 2hrs + 1hr calisthenics/Core, off-season & on-season.  I try not to do a lot of wt training in-season to prevent over-training.

Q. Do you use resistance/weight training as part of your routine?

A. Yes

Q. How has your training changed over the years?

A. Increased core training, hired personal trainers & nutritionist. Over time I’ve dropped a lot of stuff and just do the things that work for me.

Q. Favorite exercise?

A. Swimming.  

Q. Other sports you like to do?

A. I played soccer in the past but everything revolves around racing now.

Q. Do you eat junk food, i.e. burgers, fries, sodas…

A.  ah…occasionally, I watch my diet as much as possible.  French fries are my favorite but I can’t remember that last time I ate a hamburger.

Q. How much sleep do you get on average per night?

A. 7-8.

Additional comment: A lot of outsiders see us riding 4-wheelers and assume we are lucky, and don’t work hard.  But we do a lot of work behind the scenes.  This is not the sport it was 5yrs ago.  Fitness is better, the competition level is higher, and the equipment is better prepared because there are more factory jobs and younger guys (racers). 

Josh C

 

 

Want To Improve Your Riding Fitness?

I’ve got good news.  As a Registered Dietitian and avid MXer, I of course recommend eating a healthy diet and exercise but in addition to that, help is out there in the form of dietary sports supplements.  One brand in particular has got your back, Moto X Nutrition (MXN).  Body builder and supplement specialist Christian Chambers with MXN returned to his ATV rider/racer roots and quickly relearned what a physically demanding sport it was.  Seeing the need he soon set about to develop products to help us rider types.  I’ve been taking their products for over a year now and am very impressed.  My fitness has improved and so have my results on the track.  MXN has several products, so I’ve decided to write a separate blog on each one.  [Read more]

O-2-Fast!

 

I was talking to Harold Goodman the other day about rider fitness, and he said he was pretty up on Oxygen4Engery.  In case you weren’t aware, Harold is a two-time Extreme Dirt Track champ, won the Baja 1000, and kicks a lot of butt at GNCC and MX nationals.  He knows how to go fast, so when he says something helps his energy and recovery a lot, I’m listening!

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Don’t Sweat It

Are you a person that sweats a lot even in cooler weather?  Who doesn’t hate the sting of sweat in their eyes when riding, doing yard work, training…  I know I do.  That why I had to blog about this nifty little item I came across while attending the Hotter’n Hell Hundred (HHH) bicycle race/ride expo this year.  [Read more]

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Greetings,

Maybe you have come across my column “Survival of The Fittest” in ATV Sport Magazine.  Maybe not due to it being stealthily tucked away in the back of the magazine, but either way I wanted to use this opportunity to introduce myself as a contributor to our bloggazine (new word).  As a ATV enthusiast and a person that is fairly obsessed with riding and racing I felt it was my duty to volunteer my time and expertise to give you the latest and greatest information available on the topic of sports nutrition and fitness.  This information should be especially helpful for you non-couch potato types or those trying to shed the shackles of the sofa or love seat.  As that implies, I will give you the info, and it’s up to you to the take the action.  I would also like to invite you to post me or e-mail me (nutrineal@yahoo.com) on what you have seen, do, or use to improve your fitness or riding skills and abilities.