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It’s been awhile since the last post – a lot has been going here at Moto X Fitness lately. So here’s a brief rundown of my latest activities and my thoughts on some recent events.

*In the last month most of my MXF time has been spent working on updating the latest version of The Power of Pushups training manual. I am currently waiting on a final proof copy, and the new version of this book will be available for sell very soon – probably by the end of next week! And the best part of the whole deal is that the price will be going down – permanently! More details will be coming soon.

*My favorite event of the year was held last week – The Motocross of Nations. I’m sure you already know that the USA won again for the 20th time. I have always found this to be a great event, and I’m always pulling for my home country. But, what makes it such a great race is the team concept and the matchups between the AMA riders and the GP riders. It is always interesting to see the strategy involved with starting positions and the mixing of the different classes. I think Roger DeCoster once again proved himself to be the best manager / coach when it comes to team tactics as the U.S. pulled out a victory despite all of the doubts cast upon them and their abilities. Yes, many of the other riders, current and former World GP Champs, proved they were capable of winning the individual battles, but in the end the U.S. stuck with the team concept and came out on top. I guess the AMA vs. GP debate will continue for another year until they meet again next year in Colorado. Hopefully, I will make it to that one in person!

*Keeping with the same topic – I think the only way this debate will ever be settled would be to bring back the old Trans-Am series from the 1970s. When I was a kid (yeah I know – I’m old), that series during the 1970s matched the AMA and GP riders in a series of races held during the Fall months. It was awesome to say the least. Roger DeCoster, Bob Hannah, and all of the other great racers of that time were pitted against each other over a series of several races in the U.S. The debate on who was the best was settled on the track, not over the internet or in magazines.

*Sometime in the very near future (probably next week) I will be passing along some very important information on safety training and products, as well as an inspirational story. It is extremely important that you read it. I will send out an email very soon with a link to this article. Please don’t ignore that email because it will have some information that is very important to everyone who rides and could possible help you avoid a catastrophic injury!

*Unfortunately, injuries are a part of all sports and athletes’ lives. When injuries occur it is important that you get the necessary treatment and rehab, and that you allow plenty of time to recuperate and get back to full strength. I have written about this before and answered many questions about this topic. But, sometimes I don’t take my own advice very well. Recently, I pulled a muscle in my calf, but I failed to stay off of the injured leg and continued to work and train. But, that wasn’t a very smart thing to do. Consequently, my leg has been swelling and causing me problems, so now, two weeks after the fact, I’m still dealing with it. It is getting better, but I have probably wasted a lot of healing time because I didn’t take it easy for the first few days after the injury.

*The moral of the story – take care of injuries when they happen, It’s better to take it easy for a few days and heal up properly instead of rushing back into action and making it worse. Maybe someday I will learn!

*To help avoid or lessen the extent of potential injuries, it is mandatory that you get yourself into top physical condition. Strong, well-conditioned riders make fewer mistakes which means fewer crashes, And, when they do crash their stronger bodies help protect them from serious injuries. Another benefit of a strong, fit body is that recovery time from injuries is accelerated over those who are untrained.

*Now is the time to start training! As the off-season approaches for most racers, it’s important to create a training plan to prepare for next year’s racing season. Don’t wait or put it off – get started with your supplemental training as soon as possible. When the winter months hit you should have your plan in place to get you into shape before you get back on the bike. To help you get started visit Moto X Fitness – we have everything you need to get you into top physical condition.

*I ran across this interesting video of Nick Wey training for the U.S. Open. Be sure to watch all the way to the end where you will see some cool training footage. I especially like the tractor tire training. If you want to know more about this type of training get a copy of Motocross Fitness.

*Training tip of the week – Get yourself a tractor tire and a sledgehammer. Alternate overhead sledgehammer hits (right and left equally) to the tire for time or a set number of reps. Then put the hammer down and start flipping the tire for a set number of reps. Rest a minute or two and repeat for several circuits. This type of training is intended for older, well-conditioned, fairly strong athletes. This type of training is not meant for children or younger athletes. I take no responsibility for your training actions, so exercise caution when swinging a sledgehammer of any weight. Good Luck and Train Hard!

*That’s it for now. Be sure to check out the next post here – it will have some extremely important training and safety information.

Thanks for reading and be sure to visit Moto X Fitness for the latest in home training information and products.