Trainer Spotlight: Gareth Swanepoel

Trainer Spotlight: Gareth Swanepoel

Name: Gareth Swanepoel Job Title: Professional MX/SX Trainer  Period: 2013 - Current So you started out racing moto and have continued your career through training, what made you choose this career path?Towards the end of my career, the team owner came to me and complimented my level of fitness and appreciated my training techniques. He had some...
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How MX Riders Increase Flexibility with Yoga and Stretching

How MX Riders Increase Flexibility with Yoga and Stretching

Some people might be surprised to hear that stretching and yoga to increase flexibility are a popular addition to motocross training. If you race motocross yourself and are looking for that competitive edge, yoga might be a good addition. Stretching and Yoga: What’s the Difference? You probably know a little bit about yoga. Fancy poses, controll...
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What is Whey Protein and Why is it Important?

What is Whey Protein and Why is it Important?

As high protein diets become more and more popular, it is important to understand the reason why protein is so critical. If you’re considering different diet options, you’ve heard the phrase “to lose weight, you need to take in fewer calories than you burn”. Eating protein boosts the metabolic rate (calories out) and reduces your appetite (calor...
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