Davetrials Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 (edited) Right at the nationals yesterday the 2nd lap was not physicly possible for me, it jut wasnt happening, so i need to work on my stamina i think, but ve no idea how to go about itwhat kinda stuff do i need to dois there anything specific shud eat?etcthankies Edited April 30, 2007 by Davetrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 ride like a twat(often)do longer sections instead of doing one move then stopping.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 yeah..riding like a twat really helps do that ^^^ just like he says.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I find Pasta is good at providing energy.Keeps me going a bit longer anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 pasta, bananas and peanuts. Not red bulls and crap like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Right at the nationals yesterday the 2nd lap was not physicly possible for me, it jut wasnt happening, so i need to work on my stamina i think, but ve no idea how to go about itwhat kinda stuff do i need to dois there anything specific shud eat?etcthankiesTry XC/rodie riding to build up stamina, also skipping and circuit training will help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Lucasade 33% longer Bananas, fruit and nuts, porridge, malt loafAnd pasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 eat carefully, pasta etc the night before, energy drinks throughout the day (i use the sis stuff) and the most important thing.... Time On The Bike!! I dont really ride street, only natural and i practice not only individual moves but alot of sections too. -hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 get on a normal bike... and ride about 30 miles a day for a start if you can.I can now do 70 miles a day, no trouble.Riding any distance on trials really use to kill me, now I'm not phased by riding 5 miles at all =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kells Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Complex carbs is what you want so things like, pasta, brown rice, potatoes, porridge, brown bread, beans, lentils and so onIf you want fitness for trials then you i don't think that doing long distance running or cycling would be most appropriate as a section is only going to last 5 mins or so and you will have a good few minutes rest inbetween each section. I think that circuit training would be good, you want to have different stations were you do a different exercise such as press ups, sit-ups, squats, burpees etc, how many stations you want and how many times to do each exercise is up to you . Sprint to each station and do that exercise as fast as you can, after one full lap have a break until you feel your ready to do another lap and then just repeat. Each week you can then lower the rest intervals, or the number of laps you do etcFartlek training would also be useful, if there is a football field near you then use that. Jog around the whole pitch then when you get back to the beginning sprint one length and jog the other three, then sprint 2 sides and jog 2, keep doing this until you sprint around the whole pitch. You want to be doing it 2 to 3 times a week if you want to progress and should be doing for longer than 20 minutes a session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 get on a normal bike... and ride about 30 miles a day for a start if you can.I can now do 70 miles a day, no trouble.Riding any distance on trials really use to kill me, now I'm not phased by riding 5 miles at all =)Cycling 5 miles on a trials bike is totally differant to competing in a national round. A single section is likely to be no longer than what 500 meters? That would be long, (there is a length restriction to sections but I don't think it's even considered as it's silly long) and during that 5 miles you don't have to sidehop higher than you ever have before onto a something you've never rode on before.I don't deny that general cycling from a to b will increase your stamina, but it won't do what dave wants. His legs might end up being able to ride 4 laps, but his arms will be as big as his legs after the first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 get on a normal bike... and ride about 30 miles a day for a start if you can.I can now do 70 miles a day, no trouble.Riding any distance on trials really use to kill me, now I'm not phased by riding 5 miles at all =)70 miles... daily..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 get on a normal bike... and ride about 30 miles a day for a start if you can.I can now do 70 miles a day, no trouble.Riding any distance on trials really use to kill me, now I'm not phased by riding 5 miles at all =)you must have a lot of time on your hands............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 70 miles... daily..?It's easily do-able. I know a man who used to cycle 30-40 miles to work each morning. for roadies to do 100 miles is not uncommon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 TIMEEEEEEEE!!do you not work!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 If you go to the gym, do smaller weights that you are comfortable with and do lots and lots of them. And try running.Other than that, riding more and eating right will help mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 do it standing up with an ulra thick jonny on. that'll improve your stamina no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 TIMEEEEEEEE!!do you not work!?!?Not at the moment.70 - 100 miles daily really isn't too tricky.I can get from Portsmouth - Guildford and Back again in one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 get in the pool, get yourself a pull bouy, some sprint fins and a kick board. do pyramid sets e.g.50m 10secs rest, 100m 15 secs rest, 200m 20 secs 300m 25 secs and then 400 m with 30 secs rest and then back down to 50 meters going through the distances. dont push it too hard you want to be working at about 80% max pulse rate and not taking more than your set rest period. you can do it different strokes, alternating pull/kick sets etc. builds up muscle endurance and reduces recovery times. plus it'll tone you up if your in the pool for an 2-3 hours every week you'll notice the difference. plus swimming is a full body work out and now impact or shock injuries like incurred through running etcnow i just gotta get my lardy arse in the pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rankin Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 spend as much time riding as you can! like somebody has pointed out doing sections instead of one move at a time will really help. You can do this on street just as easily as natural, just do a move i.e. sidehop up a wall, drop back off it and then tap up it, then move to a nearby object however small or easy and conquere it as many ways as you can. you will really notice how much it takes it out of you after just a short time. Also riding alone is good for fitness as you dont sit about chatting, just get on and ride time to take my own advice bonjour x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Spot on, listen to Rankin he knows the score. It's easy to get into a pattern of riding obstacles using short bursts of energy (which is good for improving power for those moves). But combine that with practicing longer lines/ sections and you cant go wrong.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Also riding alone is good for fitness as you dont sit about chatting, just get on and ride Absolutely true! You are out there to ride, non-stop until you get to your next level for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Absolutely true! You are out there to ride, non-stop until you get to your next level for the day.I like your way of thinking. I hate it when I go out to ride my balls off and ending up being with someone who is just out for something do to rather than to try new stuff or to improve. I allways like to learn one new thing a day, I don't tell myself what it will be, but I will make sure to try a few new things, If I end up not getting them I'll try them the next time im out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Also need to increase lung capacity as to get more oxygen round the body.Use one of these... Power Breathe pro BlueI use one for XC as I get out of breath quit alot on accends. Since using it, its got less and i dont get knackered as easy.They are about £40 off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b'mouth trials Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I thought exactly the same and for the last probably....month (ish) ive been following a better diet and doing alot more exercise and ive found it really has helped my stamina and overall i feel and look alot healthier!Now, i snack on fruit and veg instead of chocolate biscuits and things like that ( i hardly ever eat chocolate anymore) and instead of having a cup of tea and biscuits for breakfast now i have either jam, honey or peanut butter on toast ( peanut butter is quite fattening though).Now for lunch, instead of the usual crisps and things, i make myself a salad. Lettuce, tomatoes, radish, carrot, cucumber, spinach and that kind of thing, also, to fill me up a bit more i toast one piece of brown bread, chop that up and throw that in aswell. Either that or a fruit salad. Bananah, orange, apple, pear, grapes and melons. i rotate between the fruit and veg salad. I find that these help alot and taste so nice aswell!As for exercise, i go to my college gym twice a week and try and do everything i can but focusing mainly on running and rowing but allways staying within my limits as i used to over do it and then i ached for weeks afterwards..not good. I try to circuit around each machine. Im in no way a pro gym trainer person or nutritionist so i am probably wrong with what i am doing but it is working for me!Hope this has helped a little bit..Cheers, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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