If you're tired of gassing out mid-moto, cramping up before the checkered flag, or wondering why your endurance tanks halfway through your second moto... this is for you.
We're laying out the most important performance tips every motocross athlete should know to level up. No fluff. No BS. Just real, science-backed tactics from top riders and performance experts.
🚰 Hydration Tips That Actually Work
You lose 34 to 68 ounces of water per hour riding moto – sometimes more in heat or high humidity. You can't out-train dehydration, and no amount of "grit" will save you once your electrolytes are fried.
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Drink 85 to 101 ounces of water daily.
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Use electrolytes during race weekends. One scoop of Hydro Power Endurance Fuel is ideal for every 60 ounces of water, covering 30 minutes of riding or racing.
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On race days, active riders may need up to 170 ounces (including water from food).
Stay ahead of dehydration or you'll feel it in your grip strength, focus, and reaction time.
🍛 Nutrition = Energy
Track your burn. Track your fuel. Use a smartwatch and MyFitnessPal to compare calories in vs. out. Without enough energy, you will fade – it's only a matter of time.
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Eat carbs for fuel. Protein for recovery.
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Don't starve yourself to "feel lighter."
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Prioritize meals the night before and morning of race day.
🏃️ Cardio: The Smart Way
You need stamina. Not just guts.
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Build your aerobic base with Zone 2 cardio (light jog, brisk walk, or cycling at 60–70% max HR)
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Toss the "go hard or go home" mindset. That died in the 90s.
More efficient cardio = less arm pump, more throttle.
💪 Strength
You don’t need to be jacked. But being strong makes you:
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Ride smoother under fatigue
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Handle sketchy landings better
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Recover faster from crashes
Hit the gym. Focus on chest, back, legs, and core. Stability > ego lifting. Strength also boosts injury resistance.
🏍️ Bike Setup
You have to trust your setup. Feeling connected to your bike is the secret weapon nobody talks about. Comfort = Confidence.
🏍️⏳ Seat Time
You can be gym fit and still die on the bike. That’s because bike fitness is its own thing.
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Ride 2–3x per week if possible
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Focus on standing drills, cornering, and transitions
🛌 Recovery Is Everything
Train hard. But recover smarter:
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Full rest days when needed
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Active recovery rides (light cycling or walking for 20–30 minutes)
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Use Recovery Mix post-moto to bounce back quicker
Sleep 8 hours. Stretch. Hydrate. Prioritize recovery like it's training.
🛎️ Racing Nerves
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Control your controllables
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Stay present
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Focus on your breathing
Mental fatigue kills races just like physical fatigue.
🔵🔵🔵 Stop Gassing Out & Getting Arm Pump.
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Take Ignite pre-ride for smooth, crash-free energy
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Use Endurance Fuel throughout the day to stay strong + hydrated
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Take Recovery Mix after motos so you can get back on the bike faster
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