How Fit are Supercross Athletes? (Interviews with the Pros)

[@tacoenvy]

Dude we need a part 2 and 3 to this. And need more content like this. Tired of the media asking the same old boring questions to the guys they have answered 1000 times already.

[@snitte77]

💯

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

YEP. Please and Thank You 🤜🏻

[@mathewpist4]

Notice how everyone in the video responds openly with a smile. Just the way alex talks to them is so professional. Weird to think he only just started doing this training thing

[@chrisbeerad8835]

he walks the walk . they respect him

[@demonslayer6163]

I was thinking the same thing, often and in other sports the athletes get so defensive and secretive it doesn't usually go like this.

[@RaceIndigo]

It is amazing how candid they were with him. My take on the smiles is that these guys know they are badasses, show it all the time, and never get to talk about it openly. Their egos liked the rare opportunity to shine light on the machine that they built.

[@902_Nick]

This is more informative then any other video for mx fitness I've ever seen

[@neilr4867]

RC looking like he's ready for a comeback

[@stevekapaun7261]

This is probably the best question and answer session I have seen in this industry. Nice work

[@InspectorButters4]

J-Mart is a freaking stud athlete!!! Running a 15:56 5k.....averagin 5:08 per mile is INSANE!! Awesome content Alex, keep it up dude! ✌️

[@AustinApologue]

LOVE this content. Fascinating. When I raced MX (just local level) I also ran to stay in shape; I would do a 10 mile run every year in under 56 minutes, and I could run a mile in 4:42 at that time. But after a little 5 lap moto I was FAR more exhausted than after these runs which in retrospect were pretty decent. Moto is freakin' gnarly in all ways.

[@joshnc101]

Surprisingly when it comes to weight lifting, these guys are not as strong as I would’ve thought, but it truly comes down to riding skill and endurance.

[@Boosted97GTP]

Being super strong probably doesnt lend itself well for the sport, dont wanna get too big

[@Dw-797]

Yeah for them it’s about weight to strength ratio/balance and endurance. Then at the top it’s just time on the bike. None them try to be strong really.. it’s just what they have to do for racing at the top.

[@leesamuelson]

I know cardio capacity is huge for MX and SX racers but I being a little stronger I don't think would hurt as stronger muscles around certain joints can help prevent certain joint type injuries. I know there needs to be a balance but I would think some muscle mass in critical areas can help some get off injuries.

[@goldsbym]

Motocross is more endurance than strength. Some strength is important however too much muscle just pumps up the muscles with too much blood and you can't ride when you are pumped up. Arm pump is a huge problem for a lot of riders and usually those riders have been strength training.

[@jameshinton429]

Lifting weights is boring. Core strength and cardio matter most and lifting weights isn’t the best way to do that. I can’t lift weights as I have too many injuries and it’s not feasible so I stay in shape by working physically for a living and playing hard.

[@chuckcrawford127]

You Martin's are the meaning of Motocross and Supercross. Such a great video. Hope to see more of this fresh type of interviewing.

[@therealjd1503]

This was awsome. Made me realize how weak my workouts are😂

[@BlueTransAm83]

Amature? I told people then, that MX made Football practice seem easy, and no one believes me. 3 mile runs at a heavy pace, not a jog lol, was actually easy. Peddal bike, yea forever it seems. BUT!!! Then I messed up and went heavy. Notice how none say they bench much. I went Bench a tun short reps, and all of a sudden 2 laps I was worn, not the way to go. Why boxers dont look like Body builders lol

[@mxriderdj]

Alex asks great questions!! Great job on the interview and making everyone comfortable

[@johnnydoeboy9301]

This is actually cool to see. I was a pro but on the atv gncc side of things but did a lot of the same. 5k’s, 10k’s, 3 sets of 30 pull ups, 50 mile bike rides, but my favorite was being 185lbs and benching 315lb was my record at 18 years old. Now at 40 my knees and shoulders are shot

[@MoT0Kr3W]

Thanks for the content Alex! I knew these guys were in shape but man they do things way beyond what I imagined!

[@shanedean4075]

Training for my first 1/2 IM and big moto fan, grew up riding and I love this type of content

[@markb7067]

Johnny O was a hammerhead. His training regime was incredible. So it is with many MX'ers. Amazing fitness.

[@Smilesmd35]

Sexton is a unit

[@randyfryer9003]

Great video Alex and all that participated cool to see the family atmosphere with Bose and Short.

[@InspectorButters4]

Alex and AP together is just too awesome!! It would be impossible to be in a bad mood around those guys, they're just too positive, friendly, and likeable!! 😁✌️

[@joshuavan984]

Awesome video, i like how everyone was stoked to talk to you

[@rachelfandel8536]

These were great questions Alex! Always curious about how the guys are training and weekly activities. I totally think they are some of the most fit athletes! What they are doing is no joke!!!

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Professional road racer here. But in an intermediate class. Fitness seems to be more overlooked or road racing that it does for motocross. Y’all do a great job. I’m one of the fitter guys on the track and that’s part of how I get ahead.

[@joeyb3441]

Fittest most mentally strong, Men, women and kids that are at the top of their game in this sport!! We need more motocross families in the world!! 👊🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@crowe9385]

Jmart is so nutty. Those mile times are bonkers This was a great video Alex! Thanks

[@upshifttraining]

This is so informative! I'm always trying to read between the lines of instagram posts from the top guys' gym sessions and work out where their fitness level is at. The Martin brothers have got some sickening running times! I don't thin the 5km times for most of the riders reflect how fit they really are. This makes me want to go out and see where my max is on all of these right now. Great content.

[@tinfoilhatplumber485]

this was excellent listening and watching facial expression talking about something different than riding.. very good

[@natefenn]

One of the coolest videos I’ve watched man, love hearing about the capacity that these guys have! Makes me want to get way better at my cardio

[@darrynruzicka2883]

GOOD on you Alex!!! About time someone asks real questions about training from the top guys. That shit is always so hidden and that sucks.

[@tfertz2712]

Sexton.....Lol...!! I just felt like running ...Run forest run... 😆 Thank you Alex for creating and sharing this content. 100 % Respect for you and all the athletes that race. Very cool, interesting and original idea for a video. I've been going to the Spring Creek Pro National every year with my 3 sons since '02 . Your fam. operates a top shelf facility. We love it and appreciate all the work that goes into it. I always stay until late Sunday...early Mon. My biggest workout for fitness is a walk for idk how many miles. But I do it for approximately 20 hours. At Spring Creek MX Park after the Pro Race. I walk the entire track and all of the camping and parking field areas picking up garbage that people leave on the ground. It breaks my heart the way some people disrespect that property. I bring and use my own hefty bags to gather up the trash and they can get quite heavy. The most bags I've filled, lifted and carried in a day was 23. No one ever asked me to or pays me to do this.I do it to show respect and do what I can to help out and hopefully ensure that Milleville will continue to be included in The AMA Pro National Motocross Championship Schedule in the future. I live in upper midwest Wisco and its the only Pro event that I can afford to go see. Its only a 2 hr drive for me. I really wish Pro SX still came to MN. Any who..... ... The trash bag carrying and lifting combined with all the walking I do from Thursday - Sunday on that Pro race weekend is a hecka good workout. Hmmm....🤔. Im guessing that not only are mx racers at a very high level of fitness. But also "Motocross fans" are probably more fit and actually participate in the sport they are a fan of. VS other sports such as Nascar, boxing, baseball etc. ✌️n♥ T.L.E.

[@georgie-peorgie73]

This is so good,I like the way they're able to talk about their training without mentioning motorcycling.

[@kevingorzny]

This is very fun to listen to Alex. This stuff isn’t talked about nearly enough. Love it.

[@Exitwoundstudio]

Sooooo cool!!!! My favorite question was ‘What do eat after a race or training?’ My response is cold beer and anything I don’t have to cook.

[@ExclaimMediaDotCom]

Each rider… “My number was ONLY [insert some inane figure]”! I cannot believe how humble these riders were with abilities that would kill a mere mortal! Great video! Hopefully you can continue this trend with other riders (ELI & LaRocco)!

[@clrbrk9108]

This was great, you can tell by the way these guys are so relaxed talking to you that they look at you as a friend and not media. I was especially surprised by the personality coming out of Sexton. I feel like he’s a bit robotic with media, kinda like Dungey was.

[@fcalandra1234]

One of the best You tube videos I have watched. Great content.

[@Kawiboy]

This was fantastic Alex. All you guy's are FREAKIN ANIMALS. MOTO-ON ✊✌️💪😉

[@joesixpack5691]

That was great, Alex. Hope you do more videos soon!

[@twowheelsintransit]

I'm only just getting into actually training off the bike so this was super interesting hearing what the top guys can do. Jonny O doing a marathon after daytona was an absolute animal!

[@tomasvold]

Golden content!! This is what we wanna see. Training regimen and nutrition

[@redball4093]

Excellent video.

[@brianbush3247]

Great stuff Alex!

[@izzyscreamin]

Love how Jason was like "In & Out" for post race meal xD

[@dirtbikedave9055]

Great insight, thanks for the video.

[@CharlesWinters-ie3jy]

As a college wrestler on a top ten team in the late seventies we were a lot stronger. We did a lot more chin-ups, sit ups and pushups. We shared strength coaches and doctors with an NFL team. 500 every morning in the weight room. We had some guys that were good runners others not so good. One of my teammates was a state champ cross country champ. He could do 5 minute miles no problem. We all had to be able to do 12 minute two miles on a track. As an amateur motocross rider in the late 80s. I lived next to Jeff Glass. We had a lot of pros staying at his house. They were in good shape on the bike. Being in shape for one of the sports helped in the other but with out training for that sport didn’t work. I got to practice with works riders from all the teams. Jeff Leisk use to give my young son a piece of his cloths after most of his races. I can tell you a thirty minute moto or an eight minute wrestling match will wear you out.

[@rebecapaik923]

This is such a good video. We need more videos like this one.

[@ThinkImPlayin145]

JA kept it Real but loved how real and genuine all the responses were. Nice post!

[@chasefender7233]

Loved the video! Great idea. Keep them coming!

[@alondite215]

Aaaand subscribed. Good shit AMart. More of this would be cool.

[@Dylan-180]

This was sweet you should do a part 2

[@AMS.15253]

Your brothers time up San Juan trail is all time. That’s a level of cardio that people will never know.

[@farmerkevin]

Excellent. You've got access to all the heavy hitters and are a good interviewer. Keep them coming.

[@vedgein]

Great video! Keep them coming!

[@PetesSnakeBiteKit]

Super interesting thank you. MORE PLEASE. Three sets of 20 pill ups! The GOAT

[@pablohorta2192]

GREAT content dude!!

[@rodymonster]

Loved it. A longer interview one with O'Show and 6Time would be AWESOME !!

[@andrewrenner5809]

Loved this! Super interesting

[@wave1performance]

Awesome video. As a retired professional triathlete it would be epic to get all these dudes to race against each other in a triathlon someday.

[@davemcmillan7402]

This is great content. Thanks Alex.

[@ronchappel4812]

A great idea to ask this! All the guys looked happy to talk.It sure beats the usual press conference questions😄

[@jasongriffin8155]

Please do some follow up videos to this including other pro racers…this was great content

[@GratefulFed]

GREAT video! 🤘🏻

[@TrollTraining]

Thanks!!

[@InspectorButters4]

3x sets of 20 pull ups is insane!!! RC was strong af, and his fitness regime legitimately changed the game in SX and MX. Love hearing from the GOAT and the content is awesome Alex, keep it up! ✌️

[@ikonlenses9812]

Love love love this. More please.

[@fraseraction8563]

Hell yeah love these questions and answers!! keep them coming bro

[@Andingo86]

Wow awesome vid troll!!! Keep em coming

[@Zackerzac789]

Great vid.

[@OnGrade1]

Alex is just a great dude and Chase is an absolute monster in the gym …

[@Pompomgrenade]

😮 This is some of the best information... On athleticism in motocross.

[@levylovits]

Build this media. Your good bro keep up the good work.

[@thomashussey5159]

Great job Alex! This was really informative.

[@RippinRob99B]

Great video Alex! You chose the right path!

[@Ou812em]

Man, great insight to these athletes. All were very honest answers. 👍🏼

[@bryanharms1181]

That’s an awesome video! I would be interested to hear about Dungeys personal bests

[@williamangulo9114]

Oshow is another level, L.A. Marathon after racing daytona and flying back from FL to CA. unreal .

[@hankenstein1139]

Love this! We need more!

[@MGBlue323]

We need several parts of these!

[@jeremy8283]

Benny Bloss' answers were great. Less than 5 pull-ups and a 425 bench at one point. Also not saying AP is lying but 30 pull-ups and 100 push-ups unbroken are some pretty crazy numbers.

[@allgutsnoglorywtg]

That's really not that crazy

[@eye2eye949]

Keep the videos rolling great job

[@abarref]

This was very interesting!

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Can you get Ron Lechien on here with a different set of questions? 😊 Great video! O’Show was the man when it came to fitness back in the day.

[@Isenseven1080]

Great video. 69/70 mile bike rides is weirdly common. And 100 push-ups non stop is insane.

[@michealGRuns]

15:56 is a fuckin crazy fast 5K

[@roberthunt6747]

Great video. I feel fit

[@harveygrant8495]

Way cool, awesome job on the vid

[@east_coast_filmz]

This is an awesome video. Good job asking new questions Alex

[@KingArthurreturns]

Jason Anderson you sir are a fucking legend 👊🏻 he basically said I love my life, I’m living and loving it 🙌🏼 flow 💯

[@wrahirwow7784]

Great content, super interesting to see the fitness needed to compete at that level.

[@ericbrandt9154]

Probably the best segment I've seen in at least 7;years.

[@darrellmabry699]

Pretty cool. Very cardio heavy of course. O show was a beast

[@charlesgordon8713]

Awesome Vid Alex!

[@tjlash66]

Consistent weight training is known to increase bone density thus less injuries 👍🏻

[@brandonmitchell8846]

Awesome info! The real Numbers I would Like to know is power data on the cycle. 20 min power 1 hr power etc coupled with hr data. Maybe even max sprint. That would be awesome I know they will never give that info out. But it would be rad.

[@douglasedward4041]

Set up a Supercross Crossfit Competition. Get sponsors to donate for a big prize pool.

[@JonnyJetson754]

Heck yeah 💯

[@CommieHunter7]

That would be very fun to watch

[@ikonlenses9812]

Awesome idea. My money is on Chase.

[@douglasedward4041]

I'd first start by asking all the guys if they would be interested in competing in the off season. Then go on from there. Maybe do a KZbin collaboration with Gypsy Tales, Johnny Hopper, ect.

[@brentcarr8365]

This is awesome

[@anewperspective247]

This is great moto information and content, next video showcase the performance standards.

[@joelatino1060]

Awesome video definitely somthin new and they are the fittest

[@robertrishel3685]

That was great!!!! No wonder I never made it past intermediate!

[@christors]

great topic here,

[@vdrivevideo]

That was cool Thanks! BTW, Your brother and Johnny O's skyline Corona climbs on Strava are beast!!!!

[@daneyoung7770]

It's crazy to put something like this in perspective. I've been "training" all my life to be strong but seeing the top pros barely doing warm up weight on some stuff is wild. Not talking shit but I was always under the impression that you have to be as strong as an ox to be able to throw around a motorcycle like some of these fellas do. I guess that's quite the opposite! Solid interviews!

[@tucker932]

They aren’t trying to blow up weight lifting for looks. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t strong. In moto we focus on not only cardio endurance but muscle endurance as well. No need to bench 300lbs. Don’t want to be too heavy either. Think you could beat Tomac or Sexton in an arm wrestling comp?

[@daneyoung7770]

@@tucker932 Oh for sure, I never expected anyone racing MX/SX for a living to be able to bench a shitload, I'm just way off with what I would have thought strength would be from the top dudes. I'm no Devon Larratt but I think I could hold my own in an arm wrestling match between those two fellers :p

[@PeterReefman]

Awesome work. Also enjoy seeing what you're doing on Strava. There's some impressive stuff there! J-Mart's 5k PB is insane!