MotoGP Blog

The US version of Men’s Fitness is carrying an article on their website regarding the fitness regime Hayden has to equip him with the physical stamina and endurance to ride a MotoGP bike for a race duration. In the programme, amid the expected cardio and strength training, is the really interting bit - Hayden uses yoga (although the article refers to it as “Power Yoga”, presumably to make it seem more manly) to increase his flexibility given the cramped position the bike forces on the rider, and to control his breathing to make sure he stays relaxed during a race.

I’m rolling out my yoga mat right now to see if there is anything in it…