Pre Season Workout

[ninjai_ruken]

A good race car driver is always in shape, to sit in a car for long periods of time during the hot summer months takes a type of dedication, will power, and drive to succeed. During my past experience with racing I have found that a person should be in top physical condition to compete competitively. There has been many times, I have crawled out of a race car and almost fell on my butt because I was so dehydrated. So I thought I would share my diet and exercise routine with everyone.

Diet
First of all a good diet is essential in keeping the body in not only top physical condition but also feeling healthy and strong. I will first list what I do not eat or drink

• No Pop or candy of any kind
• No fast food such as McDonald's, Burger King, or Wendy's
• No binge drinking. (Although I do have a few beers every now and again)

And below is a list of what I eat on low carb days which are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
Low Carb Days

Breakfast
Scrambled eggs:
4 whole eggs
4 egg whites
1 Tbsp. peanut butter (eatin plain off the spoon)

Late-Morning Snack

1 scoop whey protein
1 scoop casein protein
(Mixed in water)

Lunch
1/2 can white tuna
8 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
(Mixed together)

Midday Snack
6 oz. chicken breast
10 asparagus spears

Preworkout Snack
1 scoop whey protein

Postworkout Snack
1 scoop whey protein
1 scoop casein protein
(Mixed in water)
1 medium plain bagel

Dinner
9 oz. salmon fillet
1/2 cup mixed veggies

Nighttime Snack
1 scoop casein protein
(Mixed in water)

I also drink as much water as I can and drink one or two sports drinks. I double my water intake on race days. And drink at least 3 sports drinks

Sometimes this diet will vary depending on were I am or if I'm on the road. But I always try to eat healthy and stay in shape.
I will go into my weight training and cardio in a future blog

 

[tsiboosted]

I here you on the lots of water throughout the day. I probably throw down close to a gallon of water a day here. (no joke either) I was never really big into sodas anyway, not even as a kid. I dont too much weight lifting anymore, more just cardio stuff. Situps, pushups and always riding the stationary bike. I love that thing. I can be lazy and watch a movie and still work out. Nice blog though, I think a lot of poeple over look things such as health & fitness when it comes to racing. But it is a very imprtant part of it.

 

[95GSXBLUR]

I'm glad you guys said something - Losing weight actually makes you faster.

I'm currently in the process of a diet - and those are some good ideas to go along with my workout schedule.

What do you do on tuesdays/thursdays? did you noticed a big difference when you cut out fast food/soda and the like?

for an awesome way to take racing seriously.

 

[tsiboosted]

Where as I know that question was not posted to me, I have an answer though. When I went on a diet, I cut out all fast food. And within 1 month I had lost 10 lbs. It doesnt seem like a lot, but to me it was. I do NOT drink soda, I dont even like them. Its really not that hard to drop 10 - 15 lbs in 2 months if you just watch what you eat (and I mean portion size not really "what" you eat). And you HAVE to do some sort of physical activity. Even if it is just walking around your block 3 or 4 times a week. It's something and it helps. The more active you are, the faster your body will burn fat. And LOADS of water.

Instead of fries with that hambuger, eat a baked potato with very little to no butter on it. Salads for snacks, fruits are good to eat and good for you. Instead of eating that back of chips, eat a cup of fruit, an apple etc. You would be amazed at how these little things add up to make you healthier and losing some weight.

 

[ninjai_ruken]

^^^^ Very well said boosted, and BLUR yes I did notice a big difference when I cut out fast food and pop. My energy levels are higher now and I sleep better at night. When I was racing dirt and was out of shape I would be (Sick) when the race was over with and after I started eating right I noticed that I would not feel as bad after a race. Its not all about losing weight but taking care of your self. Racing already puts extreme exertion on your body and you do not need to make things worse by not taking car of your self. I will post the second half of my blog later on tonight.

 

[tsiboosted]

Couldnt agree with you more Tyson. It isnt all about losing weight, but taking care of your body like you said. You need all the energy your body can take to race at your best. Taking care of yourself is the first step.

 

[DBordersX]

Be careful with the low carbs thing man. Cutting out simple carbs is very good (sugar, soda, white bread, white pasta, basically anything light colored). However, carbohydrates are your body's primary source of fuel and you want to be careful cutting out complex carbs (basically wheat or anything multigrain). I'm not saying it can't be done or you shouldn't do it, just saying you ought to be careful completely changing how you're body gets it's energy. The human body processes fat, carbohydrates, and protein in completely different ways and uses them all for different purposes. It's not easy for it to use building blocks (protein) and reserves (fat) as primary fuel.

Just my .02

Best of luck this season man.

 

[tsiboosted]

^^^^ Good post as well DBordersX. You do want to be careful of what you eat as well as what you aer cutting out. Your body does need certain things to function properly just like a car does :~)

 

[ninjai_ruken]

I know, I just have not had the time to post the second half of my blog. Even now im on the phone typing at the same time. As a side note, I do eat pizza and other things. This is not a diet I stay on 100% of the time. That would just make life boring.

 

[tsiboosted]

LoL.....Nothing wrong in some pies every once in a while. We ate some on Friday night watching some college football games. I know what you mean about being busy. Not to mention the holidays on all the money heading out instead of in. Good luck and Merry Christmas Tyson.

 

[Ravenous]

I find that the best way to stay on a diet is to cheat every once and a while. Like you said, it is boring and eventually the cravings just get a hold of you and then you bing... well thats what happens to me. So if I allow myself a little pizza/burger once a week or so, it really keeps me sane.