Volkswagen Polo R-cup 2013 conducts pre-season fitness camp

The two-day pre-season fitness camp for the Volkswagen Polo R-Cup 2013 was conducted from the May 11-12, 2013 at the Jaypee Greens Sports Complex in New Delhi.  The programme included various physical and mental fitness activities to cope with the requirements and pressure of the sport. 

Conducted under the guidance of professional trainers from ABS Fitness and Wellness Club, the drivers had to undergo a specially designed training programme which included sessions on Cardio Exercises, Mix Martial Arts, Suspension Training, Weight Training and other group sports like Football and Water Polo.

To focus better while racing and improve the concentration levels, the drivers were provided with Yoga training and meditation sessions for mental fitness. Drivers had to undergo complete medical assessments to evaluate the levels of fitness and were also advised on areas of improvement. 

Head of Volkswagen Motorsport India, Prithviraj Siddappa said, “This is our fourth season of Polo R Cup and as per our international motorsport standards, and we conducted this Drivers’ Camp to help them prepare for the race season ahead. Activities in this camp were designed keeping in the mind that racing, as a sport, can be very strenuous on the body and requires high levels of concentration.”

The Volkswagen Polo R-Cup 2013 will feature 13 new drivers this year along with the drivers from the previous season. However the dates and race calendar for the series is yet to be announced.