Outta riding shape...

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Originally Posted by mrezra

Like most sports, the sport itself is usually the best training. However, I have found that cycling transfers fitness really well to motorcycling. Not only does it give you excellent leg strength, it really helps with lower back and other core muscles -- especially road cycling, which has a much more aggressive body position.

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I have heard this also. but I have 2 problems with it. 1)I'm way too cheap to go out and buy a good bicycle and 2) I'm way too lazy.

work has always kept me in shape. I've always heard people say that if your legs don't hurt after a day on the track you aren't trying hard enough. I've never had any pain after a day on the track. street riding my neck will get a little sore and my butt will start to hurt thanks to having that wooden board Honda calls a seat.

Lower back and abdomen are key..I have my road bike on a trainer and spin 2-3 days for an hour to net athlon software and lift 3 days a week with a bowflex...running a mile once in while but I usually end up in a coughing attack....I too have asthma and exersizing helps expand the lungs along with the million meds and inhalers...booooo!

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Originally Posted by G21forme

eta: Bergs was telling me leg lifts really help as well, sit in a chair with a small weight on your feet or something like that.

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I have an old, square foot rest I use. I pick it up by the ankles and do a bunch of lifts with it. Works all the leg muscles you'll need in order to hang on to the tank. Reps till it burns......:mad2:.......then go 5 more and move on to your core muscles.

Stamina over strength, IMO.

I've been playing hockey once or twice a week since my broken foot healed in December.

I had no pain from riding this year at all...

Lauren, I think you should give Flirty Girl Fitness at try :naughty

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Originally Posted by Neytiri

Planet fitness has gym memberships for $10/month if you don't have one .

Rowing machines are amazing for upper body endurance.

Running, which is HIGHLY underrated and is very effective for lower body endurance.

Combine the two and you're all set :)

Also, bodybuilding.com has a vast amount of fitness knowledge for free.

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your sig is fukcing hilarious.