http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Hayden+featured+in+Men+Fitness+magazine

Hayden
Seven days of cardiovascular work are combined with three strength workouts and the intriguing addition of power yoga, with the intention of giving Hayden strength in the unorthodox position adopted when riding. This is a serious workload when added to his testing and competing schedule, especially considering the marathon sessions undertaken on track by `the hardest working rider in MotoGP´.

Quote from: RodeoClown on November 25, 2008, 07:54:34 AM
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Hayden+featured+in+Men+Fitness+magazine

Hayden
Seven days of cardiovascular work are combined with three strength workouts and the intriguing addition of power yoga, with the intention of giving Hayden strength in the unorthodox position adopted when riding. This is a serious workload when added to his testing and competing schedule, especially considering the marathon sessions undertaken on track by `the hardest working rider in MotoGP´.

Seems like they mentioned that on his MTV special.

Quote from: t.here on November 24, 2008, 05:01:43 PM
Dear Iz,

How do you get someone to work out with you. The idea that pilates will make you faster has not sunk in.

Concerned in NH

I might be able to help with this

take one part camel back

one part bottle of vodka

one part ice

combine the two in the camel back

let the hose dangle and begin running

instant companion

Quote from: Mother on November 25, 2008, 08:47:50 AM

I might be able to help with this

take one part camel back

one part bottle of vodka

one part ice

combine the two in the camel back

let the hose dangle and begin running

instant companion

She runs like a girl....

Quote from: ducpainter on November 25, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
She runs like a girl....

so....faster than us?

Quote from: ducpainter on November 25, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
She runs like a girl....

so, you should be able to keep up.   

Quote from: Statler on November 25, 2008, 09:10:34 AM
so....faster than us?

faster than me anyway.

Quote from: Scooter Montgomery on November 25, 2008, 06:55:19 AM
I haven't had a soda in a whole day.

I've drank 2 


but I've also took IZ's advise and started doing push-ups/sit-ups every morning (haven't made it to evening ones too yet) 

Quote from: Le Pirate on November 25, 2008, 01:13:16 PM
I've drank 2 


but I've also took IZ's advise and started doing push-ups/sit-ups every morning (haven't made it to evening ones too yet) 

You sound like the s/o drinking  2-3 cokes/day!!   

Keep up the push-ups. 

7/7 days

Quote from: IZ on November 25, 2008, 05:50:49 PM
You sound like the s/o drinking  2-3 cokes/day!!   

Keep up the push-ups. 

Hey Iz,

My wrist hurt real bad while doing pushups (I think cause of my weight) would it be better to do girl pushups, or wall ones, untill my wist can support doing them?

Quote from: Court-Jester on November 25, 2008, 07:21:27 PM
Hey Iz,

My wrist hurt real bad while doing pushups (I think cause of my weight) would it be better to do girl pushups, or wall ones, untill my wist can support doing them?

Are you referring to push-ups from the knees?  Cause this girl does proper push-ups.

You might look into push-up handles, or if you have access to dumbbells, try some dumbbell chest presses.  The typical hand position used (palm on floor) is not particularly ergonomic and I'm not surprised it hurts.

Another alternative is doing push-ups on your fists.

Meanwhile, do some forearm curls with light weights to strengthen your wrists.

Quote from: msincredible on November 25, 2008, 07:39:50 PM
Another alternative is doing push-ups on your fists.

Exactly my answer Ms.I!! 

After several years of doing push-ups CJ (standard and at different hand/feet angles), my wrists started hurting too!  I began doing all push-ups on my fists.  No more aches after that but my knuckles are callased now because of it.  Give those a shot.  Plus, you get a deeper stretch!   

Someone also mentioned back pain after push-ups.  For me..the solution to that was crossing one leg behind the other and doing push-ups essentially on my big toe.  It felt like I was taking the pressure off my lower back and seemed to alleviate the aches & pains I was having.   

Quote from: IZ on November 25, 2008, 09:14:45 PM
Exactly my answer Ms.I!! 

After several years of doing push-ups CJ (standard and at different hand/feet angles), my wrists started hurting too!  I began doing all push-ups on my fists.  No more aches after that but my knuckles are callased now because of it.  Give those a shot.  Plus, you get a deeper stretch!   

Someone also mentioned back pain after push-ups.  For me..the solution to that was crossing one leg behind the other and doing push-ups essentially on my big toe.  It felt like I was taking the pressure off my lower back and seemed to alleviate the aches & pains I was having.   

Another thought along those lines: when I hurt my back a few years ago, I had to concentrate on tightening the transverse abdominus while doing pushups.  This had the added effect of (somehow) seeming to put slightly more weight forward and making the pushups a little harder, but my back was better able to take the position.

Oh, and my wrists tend to hurt as well.  Instead of fists, I do first knuckle on the fingers and the pad of my thumbs.   Sounds strange, but it works for me.

Quote from: somebastid on November 22, 2008, 10:02:51 AM
clappers behind the back landing on your knuckles on gravel.

Getting back to the behind-the-back-clappers push-ups.

I've been trying daily for a week but can't do any yet!      

My triceps and lats are getting in the way.  Gotta keep stretching I guess?!