Exercising specific to motorcycling - Page 2

tached1000rr · 09-14-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Kegals

I was waiting for someone to say this....

Antwanny · 09-14-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

martial arts. Seriously.

Keeps my muscles loose and helps with leg strength for long rides.

its true flexibility and strength in places you never knew you had. Ive noticed since ive stopped jiu jitsu i get sore/tired on the bike when i never did before.

CrazyKell · 09-14-2009, 06:22 PM

I have never been more motivated to work out than after my first track day.

I was surprised by how physical the riding is.

I'm spending the winter focusing on Cardio as well as flexibility. With my hip issues I jsut wasn't able to get my knee out but I'm also incredibly inflexible....need to work on it.

Great thread!

neebelung · 09-14-2009, 11:56 AM

Abs and back: Building up your strength in these areas helps endurance on longer rides especially. And by building up those muscles, you're supporting yourself through the core, rather than resting all your weight on your hands (which can lead to numbness, fatigue, wrist pain, etc...).

AquaPython · 09-14-2009, 12:39 PM

lower back lifts help the stamina on sportbikes for riding longer. neck helps stamina in holding that helmet.

karl_1052 · 09-14-2009, 01:26 PM

1/2 lb curls

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en...title&resnum=1

HurricaneHeather · 09-14-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Abs and back: Building up your strength in these areas helps endurance on longer rides especially. And by building up those muscles, you're supporting yourself through the core, rather than resting all your weight on your hands (which can lead to numbness, fatigue, wrist pain, etc...).

Wow, that was very official sounding.

neebelung · 09-14-2009, 02:04 PM

Just spoken from experience... when I first started riding, I had HORRRRRRRIBLE problems with numbness in my hands, cus I was putting all my weight on them.

AquaPython · 09-14-2009, 02:30 PM

you probably gripped the bars very tight, as most beginners do. as you become more comfortable you realize you dont need to grip the bars much at all

the chi · 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Actually Im with Nee, I did exactly the same when I first started riding. Too much pressure on the wrists, bad posture, etc. All of it led to soreness and discomfort. I didnt exercise so much to stop it, I just changed my habits.

09-14-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	1/2 lb curls http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en...title&resnum=1 __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

09-14-2009, 06:22 PM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I have never been more motivated to work out than after my first track day. I was surprised by how physical the riding is. I'm spending the winter focusing on Cardio as well as flexibility. With my hip issues I jsut wasn't able to get my knee out but I'm also incredibly inflexible....need to work on it. Great thread!

09-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Abs and back: Building up your strength in these areas helps endurance on longer rides especially. And by building up those muscles, you're supporting yourself through the core, rather than resting all your weight on your hands (which can lead to numbness, fatigue, wrist pain, etc...).

09-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#8
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Just spoken from experience... when I first started riding, I had HORRRRRRRIBLE problems with numbness in my hands, cus I was putting all my weight on them.