An Insider’s Guide to Motocross Supplements
Motocross riders need a balanced diet to maintain energy and focus and boost their recovery. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s essential to ensure you’re getting the best nutrition into your body to support your performance.
Here at Bulk Nutrients, we’re proud supporters of the WBR Yamaha Motocross team and individual motocross riders, so we’ve consulted them to find out what products they recommend for peak performance!
Best Supplements for Motocross Riders
Carbohydrates
Carbs are a primary energy source, so ensuring an adequate level of carbohydrates is essential! WBR Yamaha recommend taking our Carb+.
Designed to give you long-lasting energy with a unique blend of three different carbohydrates, it’s perfect for on-bike training days or race days. They suggest taking a serving in the afternoon the day before a race, and then again on the morning of race day.
A Good Source of Protein
Protein is essential for muscle repair and recovery, helping motocross riders repair muscles enduring stress during rides.
One protein source used and loved by motocross riders is our HCP. Made from hydrolysed collagen peptides, our HCP is a collagen protein powder that comes in a range of delicious flavours—including a raw flavour that’s easily mixed into savoury recipes during cooking.
Collagen proteins are the building blocks of connective tissue and tendons in the body, making HCP a protein ideal for supporting mobile joints and cartilage—a must for sports like motocross that are prone to injury.
Another protein recommendation for motocross riders is our Protein Matrix. It contains up to 81% protein per 30-gram serving with BCAAs for recovery while being low in fat and carbs.
Something else that makes it desirable for motocross riders is the added lactase enzyme — so not only is Protein Matrix creamy and tastes delicious, but the lactose is broken down for you, making it easier for the body to process.
Hydration for Motocross Riders
Staying hydrated is essential for motocross riders! Water is of course a must, but during long rides or intense training sessions, electrolyte supplements can help replenish lost salts and minerals from sweat – helping you perform better for longer.
Electrolyte Plus is a delicious supplement ideal for adding in to your water and recommended by the WBR Yamaha Motocross team! Electrolyte Plus is designed to be taken during exercise and works to replenish glycogen and electrolytes in the body. It’s ideal for endurance athletes or people needing a kick during gruelling training sessions. Electrolyte Plus works best for motocross riders when consumed before training, with an extra dose recommended during each hour of intensive exercise to help replenish what’s lost.
In the same way, a lot of the WBR Yamaha Motocross riders are big fans of Bulk’s SportsFuel 101. SportsFuel 101 is a blend of carbohydrates, protein, free form amino acids and electrolytes. It’s great for athletes to help with energy and hydration levels, reduce muscle soreness, and shorten the time it takes to recover. SportsFuel 101 is also HASTA certified, giving tested athletes an extra layer of certainty that they’re not ingesting anything they aren’t meant to! SportsFuel 101 is a great intra-workout fuel for motocross riders.
Boosting Vitamins and Minerals for Motocross Riders
Part of a healthy diet for a motocross rider is ensuring all of the essential vitamins and minerals are present. Of particular importance for motocross is Vitamin C, which supports the immune system and repairs tissue; Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and muscle function; and B Vitamins, which are essential for energy production and forming red blood cells.
One of the products the WBR Yamaha Motocross team uses is our Vitamin C Powder. The team recommends taking it to help support a healthy immune system and reduce fatigue – taken when they’re feeling under the weather or during an intense training period to boost their immune system.
Motocross riders in the WBR Yamaha team also take Bulk’s Proviotic Capsules. The capsules contain Vitamins A, C, D, E and B Vitamins alongside Folate, Zinc, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium.
Another product recommended by the team for motocross riders is Vital Premix. With a mix of key vitamins and minerals, it’s a great way to supplement a diet lacking in these key nutrients, or for someone making up their own meal replacements – a convenient way to ensure you hit all your RDI’s to help you perform at your best.
One Last Motocross Favourite
The WBR Yamaha Motocross team are also fans of our Pre Workout 101! They say it’s perfect for that final moto pick-me-up, helping their riders finish the day as strong as they started it.
And there you have it! The key supplements for motocross riders, from riders themselves!
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