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Why Kids Under 10 Get Better at BMX by Playing, Not Training

Why Kids Under 10 Get Better at BMX by Playing, Not Training

Most parents assume a kid quits a sport because it got too hard. The research says otherwise — here's what actually keeps young riders coming back, and how BMX Games... Read more...
BMX Gate Start Training: What Actually Makes You Faster out of the Gate

BMX Gate Start Training: What Actually Makes You Faster out of the Gate

BMX gate start training comes down to two things: reaction and leverage. Here is what that actually means, the cues coaches use to fix it, and how a real gate... Read more...
How to Get Faster at BMX Racing

How to Get Faster at BMX Racing

Getting faster at BMX racing comes down to seven things: your gate start, sprint training, leg speed, strength work, recovery, race-day fuelling, and the mental side. Here is how a... Read more...
The Benefits of Mobility and Flexibility for Young BMX Riders

The Benefits of Mobility and Flexibility for Young BMX Riders

It can happen quickly, often when a young rider has been racing well. Six months ago, they looked smooth and coordinated and were hitting their lines cleanly. Now they look... Read more...
A Week Inside the HRVfit Training System

A Week Inside the HRVfit Training System

What an actual week of HRVfit training looks like, session by session — and the research behind why it's built that way. Read more...
Is Strength Training Safe for My BMX Kid?

Is Strength Training Safe for My BMX Kid?

Parents worry strength training will stunt growth or hurt a joint that hasn't finished developing. Here's what the actual research says — and how to do it properly. Read more...
Heading to the 2026 BMX World Titles in Brisbane? Things You Need to Know

Heading to the 2026 BMX World Titles in Brisbane? Things You Need to Know

The 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships are coming to Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex, 17–25 July 2026. Here's everything riders, parents, and coaches need to know — from parking and... Read more...
The Mental Side of BMX Racing Is the Side Most Riders Ignore

The Mental Side of BMX Racing Is the Side Most Riders Ignore

You can have the best gate start on race day. Perfect technique. Months of strength work under your belt. And still lose the race — because your head wasn't where... Read more...
How Do I Get More Power Out the Gate?

How Do I Get More Power Out the Gate?

Power out the gate in BMX comes from three things: body position, timing, and posterior chain strength. Drive your head and shoulders past the bars on the first beep —... Read more...
Make Sure You're Ready for the 2026 UCI BMX World Championships

Make Sure You're Ready for the 2026 UCI BMX World Championships

Brisbane 2026 is coming. Here are the five things that will decide whether you arrive at the 2026 UCI BMX World Championships feeling ready or wishing you'd done more. Read more...
The Most Important Part of Coaching Elite Athletes Has Nothing to Do With Training

The Most Important Part of Coaching Elite Athletes Has Nothing to Do With Training

When elite athletes come to me, they expect to train harder. More sessions. More volume. More intensity. That's what they think got them here and that's what they think will... Read more...
What Age Should My Child Start BMX Training?

What Age Should My Child Start BMX Training?

If you've watched your child tear around the track and thought "when do we get serious?" — you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions BMX parents ask.... Read more...