Nov 2 • Training
Rest
When do you stop, breathe, and refresh?
When you think of rest, what comes to mind?Maybe it’s sitting in a chair with your feet up and zoning out.Maybe it’s a vacation or doing something you love — something that restores you.
Rest isn’t optional. It’s essential for training and performing your best in BMX racing.
It’s easy to think of training as only doing the work: push-ups, squats, sprints, gym time, track laps. But even if you do all of that, you can still hit a wall. Usually, it comes down to two things:
- You’re not training the right energy system in your body.
- You’re not getting the right amount of rest between efforts.
BMX is a high-intensity, high-power sport. Every time you push from 0–120 seconds, you burn through your short-term energy reserves. A lap rarely lasts more than 60 seconds — but you still need to refill the tank before your next effort.
How to Refuel and Recover:
- Hydrate. Water first. Electrolyte drinks can help, but they don’t replace hydration.
- Breathe. Stop and focus on your breathing for 3–5 minutes after each hard effort.
- Move lightly. A slow spin or walk for 5 minutes helps your body refill its energy stores.
- Snack smart. Go for oranges, bananas, carrots — simple, clean fuel for recovery.
And maybe most importantly — take a break. Talk with friends, grab some water, think about your next effort.Always aim for quality over quantity.
How do you rest between efforts?
What’s one thing you’ll do differently next time you train?
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