In Episode 19 of The Vet Show, the conversation centers on how to stay injury free in motocross, with a strong focus on the misunderstood role of flexibility, warm up timing, and tissue preparation for vet riders. The discussion opens by highlighting the realities vet motocross athletes face while balancing life stress, bike prep, and performance demands. The hosts emphasize that many riders are unknowingly increasing their injury risk through outdated warm up and stretching habits. High search keywords include motocross injury prevention, vet motocross training, motocross flexibility, and stay injury free motocross.
A major myth is challenged when Coach Rob explains why riders should stop stretching cold muscles, especially first thing in the morning or immediately at the track. The physiology behind the myotactic stretch reflex shows that cold stretching can actually increase the risk of muscle tears and scar tissue formation. Instead, riders are encouraged to follow a structured warm up sequence that includes light sport specific movement, dynamic mobility work, and foam rolling before any static stretching. This process improves range of motion, muscle elasticity, and motocross performance while reducing injury risk.
The episode also connects flexibility to hydration, nutrition, and joint function. Proper hydration and consistent intake of fruits and vegetables support electrolyte balance, tissue lubrication, and muscle function. The hosts stress that flexibility without strength is incomplete, setting the stage for Part Two. The overarching message is that smart preparation beats hard effort, and that vet riders who manage warm up, mobility, and recovery correctly will ride longer, faster, and with fewer injuries.
Video Takeaways:
► Audit your current warm up routine using proven motocross injury prevention principles instead
of stretching cold muscles before riding.
►Implement a structured dynamic warm up and foam rolling routine to improve range of motion,
reduce arm pump risk, and stay injury free in motocross.
►Track daily hydration and electrolyte intake to support muscle function, prevent cramping, and
improve motocross performance.
►Increase daily fruit and vegetable intake to enhance recovery, energy production, and tissue
health for vet motocross riders.
Timestamps:
0:33: Athletic Durability
2:36: Reality of Injuries
14:19: Stop Stretching!
19:42: Warm Up Mistakes
31:51: Pain Site vs Pain Source
Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance:
► https://www.coachrobb.com/
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/
Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals:
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/
Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes
Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/
