I am looking for some recomendations for exercises that I can do when I am not at the track. This will be the first full year racing mx and I want to be in the best shape possible. I ran two races last season and was winded by the third or fourth lap of each race. I understand that the only real way to build endurance is to go out and practice on the track, but there has to be some side work I can do to get ready for the track.
Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Here are some tips :

Get those hand exercisers, they do wonders to reduce arm pump.

Run alot or get a pedal bike and ride alot. And then the typical pushups and situps. These should help out considerably. Even if you only do them for about 2 weeks, you will notice a difference.

 

Sorry, double post.

 

mdegain has some good tips. I do all of those things he mentioned. I try do do some form of exercise everyday, even if its just using the ab slide and hand grips. I use the handgrips on the way to work. Do some form of strength training 3 times a week to improve upper body strength, like a 15 minute dumbbell workout. Be creative and use any means possible to get a workout. How about wearing a full ski suit while dragging a railroad tie around the block on your mountain bike? After that riding that quad would be easy, wouldn’t it?

Also try to cut way back on your junk food intake. Cut out the sweets, soda and all that. During the season I only drink tea and water. Try snacking on bananas and peanuts instead of snack cakes. The salted peanuts help your body retain more water, and also keep you wanting more water. Get some 100% whey protein from GNC and take it every night, it will help fight off sore muscles. Buy some of the carbo force drinks from GNC to drink on race day (Blue Thunder is the best).

 

What are the GNC drinks your talking about and where do you get them?