How do you keep fit for riding?

[KiwiKat]

The older you get the less you move around.

One of the things I have noticed about getting back into riding is that there are muscles and joints that maybe need a bit of work. A simple example would be the neck. As I ride a sports tourer I lean forward slightly and my head isn't that used to turning around to look behind me? Obviously backs, shoulders and even ankles are affected.:woohoo::woohoo::sweatdrop:woohoo:

Are there exercise techniques that you use or recommend to get your body fit for riding?

[Hinny]

Sex is apparently the best exercise. Chicks dig bikers......:yes:

[jrandom]

Are there exercise techniques that you use or recommend...

'Doing some' would be a good start.

[KiwiKat]

'Doing some' would be a good start.

Duh! You got the point I see.

[jrandom]

Duh! You got the point I see.

No, seriously.

I'd say that just about any combination of strength and endurance training would do wonders for your average middle-aged couch potato motorcyclist.

Far too many people overcomplicate the issue. We are not Lance Armstrong, we are not an All Black, we do not need to spend hours analysing our training requirements.

Just run, cycle or swim to get your cardio capacity up and drop the fat off, and go to the gym and lift weights to gain strength. There is no secret other than actually doing it.

A measly five hours a week of intense exercise of any form whatsoever would transform the lives of 90% of the people on this forum.

Right, sun's up, I'm off for a pushbike ride.

:niceone:

[cowboyz]

exercer what? If I wanted to go for a run I would have brought running shoes not a motorbike.

What are you looking behind you for? You ride a suzuki - there wont be anything back there...........

[Owl]

What are you looking behind you for? You ride a suzuki - there wont be anything back there...........

:killingme

[rainman]

The older you get the less you move around.

One of the things I have noticed about getting back into riding is that there are muscles and joints that maybe need a bit of work. A simple example would be the neck. As I ride a sports tourer I lean forward slightly and my head isn't that used to turning around to look behind me? Obviously backs, shoulders and even ankles are affected.:woohoo::woohoo::sweatdrop:woohoo:

Are there exercise techniques that you use or recommend to get your
body fit for riding?

This is why I ride a cruiser. No need to be doing push ups while you ride.

[paturoa]

I find going to the fridge myself rather than getting one of the kids to get my next beer helps.

Seriously though, I do bugger all exercise and need to get off my arse but I don't have any problems riding.

[Blackbird]

Right, sun's up, I'm off for a pushbike ride.



Yep, cycling is pretty darned good. I have knee damage so can't run but cycling does the biz.

The alternative of course is to ride your bike of the powered kind LOTS. That's all I used to do in preparation for the Grand Challenge and Southern Cross endurance rides.

[slimjim]

buy a cheap mountain bike.. as its movement that counts in some level of fitness, No pain..No gain..

[orangeback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Exercise-equipment-weights/Gyro-exercise-balls/auction-178074039.htm

[KiwiKat]

exercer what? If I wanted to go for a run I would have brought running shoes not a motorbike.

What are you looking behind you for? You ride a suzuki - there wont be anything back there...........

It's all the green stuff that keeps dribbling behind.

Seriously though, I didn't see any threads that cover this stuff. I believe it is relevant because its the 'flexible' riders that have the best control. As with any sport there will be some exercises that are more beneficial than others, in particular in the back and neck area. It also aids recovery time when you momentarily hit the ground (and I found I can still do a forward roll).
:yes:

[sinfull]

Well if ya care to join me i will be starting an old farts regime next week !
This involves cutting out the drinking of alcohol (a little), using neck muscles (a lot) to keep the head from flipping backwards, core strength (Suck it in) so to ease the strain on wrists and shoulders ! With i'm sure, the odd pucker (ladies call it pelvic floor) (you know what im talking bout here) thrown in !

[SlashWylde]

No, seriously.

I'd say that just about any combination of strength and endurance training would do wonders for your average middle-aged couch potato motorcyclist.

Far too many people overcomplicate the issue. We are not Lance Armstrong, we are not an All Black, we do not need to spend hours analysing our training requirements.

Just run, cycle or swim to get your cardio capacity up and drop the fat off, and go to the gym and lift weights to gain strength. There is no secret other than actually doing it.

A measly five hours a week of intense exercise of any form whatsoever would transform the lives of 90% of the people on this forum.

I second that.

[BarBender]

Just run, cycle or swim to get your cardio capacity up and drop the fat off, and go to the gym and lift weights to gain strength. There is no secret other than actually doing it.
:niceone:
+1


buy a cheap mountain bike.. as its movement that counts in some level of fitness, No pain..No gain..
+1

Apart from the above, riding time and stretching helps especially around the lower & upper back, glutes and hammys. Muscles tighten up if you havent been active on a bike for awhile.

Neck and shoulder pain is common if you're riding position is sports bikish and is usually a sign that your abs and lower back need some work. Direct neck and shoulder work may help but would argue that its a temporary fix as your core should hold your torso up rather than your weighting your hands.

For joints you might want to consider mineral supplementation... Glucosamine or chrondrotin is ready available at the chemist and helps to strengthen joints and rebuild cartiladge

[KiwiKat]

Well if ya care to join me i will be starting an old farts regime next week !
This involves cutting out the drinking of alcohol (a little), using neck muscles (a lot) to keep the head from flipping backwards, core strength (Suck it in) so to ease the strain on wrists and shoulders ! With i'm sure, the odd pucker (ladies call it pelvic floor) (you know what im talking bout here) thrown in !

Now that's more like it. The ladies will be falling all over you ....... as you roll around on the ground.

[CookMySock]

Are there exercise techniques that you use or recommend to get your body fit for riding?There is only one excercise I'd recommend for biking, and thats more biking. Everything will come right eventually. For me it was three months of pain, but now I am right as rain.

Just ride!

Steve

[sinfull]

For joints you might want to consider mineral supplementation... Glucosamine or chrondrotin is ready available at the chemist and helps to strengthen joints and rebuild cartiladge
You forgot the steroids man !!!
So prefer a nice sativa in my joints, that glucosamine is funny to watch others do it, but it burns the nose man !!!

[Monamie]

If you are having back pain it would help to give the stomach muscles a work out (not the `stomach:whistle:`...the `muscles`):wacko:. because your tummy helps support your back.
At night or morning do some simple stretches and crunches..it will help.

As we get older I think if you don't keep some level of fitness up, it gets harder to get back into any physical activity. And injuries are much harder to recover from...I know this!!:crazy:

I swim and also play Inline hockey once a week:bash: (like Ice Hockey on RollerBlades), its a great workout and lots of fun. Any `skaters`out there interested we have a very good Masters team here in the Manawatu.:woohoo:

[sinfull]

Now that's more like it. The ladies will be falling all over you ....... as you roll around on the ground.seriously though ! Get ya core in shape, the rest will follow with hours on the bike !

Having a fucked back, i know i'm gonna suffer when i get back on the bike (after 3 months of not doing many grunts)
The girls at the rehab gym worked so had at getting me in shape too lol

Will try and explain the technique to do ya core but its gonna sound weird haha !
Thought this chick was gettin kinky on me when she first showed me but if ya lay on the floor on ya back knees up, arch ya hips so ya back is touching at all points, push like ya trying to shit and breath at the same time ! (Kinky huh)
If ya poke three fingers into ya side just above ya hip it pushes in right ? now if ya push like ya constipated (sucking ya arse in so ya dont shit yaself) your fingers should get pushed outward ! This shows ya got the core engaged ! Another way of describing it (not as kinky) is if your driving a car cornering hard on an old bench seat holden with crap suspention, if yr core aint engaged you will end up in the p[assenger seat !
Do that every day b4 ya leap out of bed even, then after a week ya do it on the floor with boots on and lift ya legs, do that for a week then add weight to ya feet !
If ya practice ya breathing while ya doing it, it becomes natural and you will be able to (push like ya constipated but suckin it in so ya dont shit yaself) do this while walking talking doing dishes, drinkin beer whatever ! After a couple of weeks you'll be doing it subconciously on the bike !
Yr neck well thats just ride hardening !

[KiwiKat]

Some really good advice coming through thanks.

Why is it assumed that weight is always an issue. There are different levels of fitness but a lot of it really is about joint mobility.

I like the idea of inline hockey. Might talk about that. Skipping can be another good one but watch the landing.

[jrandom]

Why is it assumed that weight is always an issue. There are different levels of fitness but a lot of it really is about joint mobility.

Nobody's necessarily bothered about weight gain or loss, but perhaps you'd be surprised at how much an increase in cardio capacity helps even traditional 'power' work. It certainly helps motorcycling. Being able to keep fresh and work over a couple of hours at a steady moderate heart rate instead of blowing yourself out to redline all the time makes a huge difference to performance.

Gosh, I'm hungry...

:D

Re. joint mobility, I should note that about a decade (very on and off) of recreational lifting and cycling and being lazy about stretching (as is unfortunately customary amongst lifters and cyclists...) has left my hip flexors and knees etc tighter than a gnat's arse, and now I can't ride sprotbikes for more than an hour or two without ending up with significant leg pain. Never any issues above the hips while motorcycling, but there y'go.

So I guess it does pay to be careful about balancing one's training toward whole-body functionality.

[discotex]

Pilates would probably be good but I found nothing sorts the core and neck out more than just getting out and riding. Probably helps that I commute 20km each way.

A sad lack of open road riding over this shitty winter has stuffed my legs. More than an hour on twisty roads (where I've moving my weight) and I really feel it the next day. Figure a few more rides and I'll be back to bike fit though.

Track days are a whole new level of punishment for the legs so am planning to spend a lot of time in the gym on the bike and doing long squats before I try get down to Taupo at the end of October.

[spookytooth]

watching as much bike racing on tv as i can i find is a good starting point for staying fit :,also cricket is good as it takes all day

[discotex]

I find going to the fridge myself rather than getting one of the kids to get my next beer helps.


WTF? What's the point of having kids if you can't use them as slaves? :beer:

[Meanie]

Mmmmm Meanie needs to exersize he thinks, Too much sitting behind his desk aint so good :oi-grr:

[imdying]

Latin dancing, good for working up a sweat, but takes about 6 months to get to a point where you're getting good exercise from it. Swimming, but it's dead boring. Running, but not only is it dead boring, but the knees hate it. Probably start on weights soon, not stupidly big weights to get stupidly big arms, just for toning... boring, but at least you can do it at home.

As much as doing stuff that is good for you, I recommend doing less of stuff that is bad for you... e.g. Spend more time in the garage working on bikes than sitting in front of the television. If I weren't married, I'd probably just sell the TV... should sell it anyway (or push it off a wharf)... thieves of time televisions.

[Subike]

Go do a seasons work in a Vineyard, orchard, nursary or such like.
Apart from a wicked good physical work out, you GET PAID to do it.
I do in one day, the same as weeks workout in a gym.
Im 51, I have a 6 pack, no joint problems, no excess body fat Bla Bla Bla.
I have been told by a fitness specialist I very fit for my age.
But Im still going grey and bald!
Do I do specific exersizes? No
I sit around at home, drink beer, mow the lawns once a week, drink more beer, eat chocolates, Ice cream, pies lots of pies, drink more beer,chips, and when I can Burger King. Outside of my employment I am a Lazy fucker!
The key for me is having a job that is Physicaly demanding.
Pity the wages dont reflect the effort put in.
But then money is more important to most than quality of health and life style.

[KiwiKat]

Mmmmm Meanie needs to exersize he thinks, Too much sitting behind his desk aint so good :oi-grr:

Meanie sitting on fitness ball behind desk sounds good to me. Tights too?

[slofox]

Partner and I are Ballroom Dancers - have been for the past fifteen years. One of the best ways to get fit that I have used.....(AND you get your hands on lotsa nice ladies...hurhurhur......)
We are quite serious about it though - we compete (with some success) and train five days a week......I would have to say that of all the sports I have participated in (and there have been quite a few), this has taken the most effort to achieve success in - mostly because you are not just working on your own - you have to work two people together as one...easier said than done in practice.....when in training mode I run about six kilos lighter than when not training.....it does wonders for abdominal strength (ya hafta hold your gut in) as well as leg strength.....fixed my dicky knees with added quad fitness.....can recommend it.....

[getafix]

The older you get the less you move around.

A simple example would be the neck.

Are there exercise techniques that you use or recommend to get your body fit for riding?
for us males I recomend 69 position with her on top for neck exercise:woohoo:

[The Stranger]

Swimming perhaps.
Good for over all fitness and for your neck

[sinfull]

Meanie sitting on fitness ball behind desk sounds good to me. Tights too?
Thats just wrong ! Next you'll be having him wearing some of them outfits on ya girls tard me !

[The Pastor]

best way to keep fit for riding bikes? drink lots more beer

[alanzs]

Bikram Method yoga - 90 minutes a session, 5-6 times a week. Here in Auckieland: http://www.bikramyoga.net.nz/

[Wingnut]

If you ride enough you will become conditioned to riding - unless your racing, I dont really see the point in specifically exercising for the purpose of every day riding...

[BiK3RChiK]

Dig the garden over, walk the dog, mow the lawns, push the vacuum cleaner around, clean the bike, wash the outside of the house, hang the laundry out, walk to the shop. Turn the TV off and get off the couch, wander out to the shed and give it a tidy. Dig out that old project you started but never got finished or go and start the one you dream about... There's a tonne of ways to get and stay fit!

[KiwiKat]

Dig the garden over, walk the dog, mow the lawns, push the vacuum cleaner around, clean the bike, wash the outside of the house, hang the laundry out, walk to the shop. Turn the TV off and get off the couch, wander out to the shed and give it a tidy. Dig out that old project you started but never got finished or go and start the one you dream about... There's a tonne of ways to get and stay fit!

Done all that. What do you recommend for the afternoon?:sweatdrop

[sinfull]

Done all that. What do you recommend for the afternoon?:sweatdrop

You will end up being a dangerous bastard if ya keep doing everything she says !

[duckonin]

Dig the garden over, walk the dog, mow the lawns, push the vacuum cleaner around, clean the bike, wash the outside of the house, hang the laundry out, walk to the shop. Turn the TV off and get off the couch, wander out to the shed and give it a tidy. Dig out that old project you started but never got finished or go and start the one you dream about... There's a tonne of ways to get and stay fit!Your onto it called enjoying life to the max...:woohoo:

[Gareth51]

Dig the garden over, walk the dog, mow the lawns, push the vacuum cleaner around, clean the bike, wash the outside of the house, hang the laundry out, walk to the shop. Turn the TV off and get off the couch, wander out to the shed and give it a tidy. Dig out that old project you started but never got finished or go and start the one you dream about... There's a tonne of ways to get and stay fit!


Bossey boots ha ha

[Monie]

Meanie sitting on fitness ball behind desk sounds good to me. Tights too?

would like to see that...

i push bike 20ks a day and swim some days .......

[325rocket]

ive slowly but surely been turning into a sack of crap lately, mostly due to an arsed based job. i decided last week its time to make an effort to get back into some sort of shape. biggest problem ive got is that i hate walking / running / riding a (push) bike outside. it bores the shit out of me. so i got an indoor trainer thing to bolt my mountain bike up to so i can ride it in front of the tv watching MotoGP dvds. i also have a swiss ball and some weights. you dont need a lot of weight to have a decent workout so you dont need a lot of room to store it all.
if you dont want to go that far just get a swiss ball. you can get them pretty cheap from trademe and they work well. im also kicking it all off next week by doing the lemon detox program for a week to get rid of all the crap in my system.
it seems stupid but its taken 32 years for me to figure out how important my health is.

[sinfull]

ive slowly but surely been turning into a sack of crap lately, mostly due to an arsed based job. i decided last week its time to make an effort to get back into some sort of shape. biggest problem ive got is that i hate walking / running / riding a (push) bike outside. it bores the shit out of me. so i got an indoor trainer thing to bolt my mountain bike up to so i can ride it in front of the tv watching MotoGP dvds. i also have a swiss ball and some weights. you dont need a lot of weight to have a decent workout so you dont need a lot of room to store it all.
if you dont want to go that far just get a swiss ball. you can get them pretty cheap from trademe and they work well. im also kicking it all off next week by doing the lemon detox program for a week to get rid of all the crap in my system.
it seems stupid but its taken 32 years for me to figure out how important my health is.

Fuck yeah !!!!!!!



Reaches for another bourbon

[Monie]

Reaches for another bourbon

WHERE IS MINE... lol:hug:

[sinfull]

WHERE IS MINE... lol:hug:
Head out the drive, turn right, right, right and right again !

[BiK3RChiK]

You will end up being a dangerous bastard if ya keep doing everything she says !

Hahaha... He was a dangerous bastard before I met him! ;)

[BiK3RChiK]

Done all that. What do you recommend for the afternoon?:sweatdrop

Come round, and I'll give you a few jobs!:shifty:

[PrincessBandit]

Whenever I get the urge to exercise I lie down until it goes away.

But seriously....pole dancing???? I hear it's good for the upper body and core muscles. Not that I actually know from experience though.

It's easy enough to do little stretches, bouncing on the saddle, small neck tilts etc while you're riding. Probably the mental fitness is more of an issues for some people!
Oh yeah, and I agree with bikerchik about house work, gardening, walking the dog (although that particular job usually falls to Balu....) :laugh:

[sinfull]

Not that I actually know from experience though.

:Well blow that fantacy why dont ya !!!


Come round, and I'll give you a few jobs!:shifty:
Before ? Shame what happened then aint it !

Mate take ya time b4 committing to anything, if ya like i'll point ya in a few directions !! ummm that road looks good ------->

[jrandom]

pole dancing???? I hear it's good... easy enough to do little stretches, bouncing on the saddle...

Ahem.

So how you doin'?

[martybabe]

Whenever I get the urge to exercise I lie down until it goes away.

:

:laugh: Another spit coffee at the puta moment. :laugh:

I studied Physical training for many years and I've gotta say, PBs advice is bang on the money, just lie down, the urge will pass given enough time. If not try some anti exercise gums or patches.

Don't give in to this irrational desire to be sweaty, it's not a good look. :sweatdrop

[MarkH]

Housework is good exercise - if you don't have enough to do I could let you clean around my place and I wouldn't even charge you for the workout.

[cowboyz]

would like to see that...

i push bike 20ks a day and swim some days .......


you push a bike 20ks a day?

that will teach you for buying a honda....

[KiwiKat]

Housework is good exercise - if you don't have enough to do I could let you clean around my place and I wouldn't even charge you for the workout.

Great idea but I'm not house trained. Now where did I leave that shiny red vacuum cleaner. (Sorry I've a friend who rides a 250 burger (grunty beast), and loves it. 400 must run well.

[KiwiKat]

Nice to hear from you Blacksheep. Been quiet in the wings I see.

I started this thread because there was nothing on the topic. It's produced some very interesting and enlightening suggestions. Nice to have people sharing honestly about something that affects them.

Tai chi in the park tomorrow I think then a bit more stunt riding. I'm still trying to perfect my somersaults and landings:bash:.

[Horse]

Right, sun's up, I'm off for a pushbike ride.

Nothing more irritating than the born-again [whatever].

Whether it's jogger, pushbiker, nonsmoker, dieter, whatever. Nothing more annoying.

Particularly when this new-found zeal is actually an imposition rather than free will. :)

Personally, I think (and have found so far to be true) that the best training for motorcycling is more motorcycling.

[Horse]

Personally, I think (and have found so far to be true) that the best training for motorcycling is more motorcycling.

Hmmm, I appear to be in 100% agreement with DangerousBastard. I would therefore like to totally reverse my position and advocate the complete opposite of whatever the hell it was I just said. I was probably drunk, or something.

[CookMySock]

Hmmm, I appear to be in 100% agreement with DangerousBastard.100%?? Bloody hell, that would be only the second time EVER! edit: OMG and you're a cruiser rider and I'm a sportbike rider! Are we getting soft ? ;)

My back, neck, knees, and wrists have been in the best shape ever since I assumed the sport-bike position. Just wanna get from 91KG down to 83-85KG.

Shit yeah, just ride the bugger, and ride it lots. Can't do a head check? Try harder - ignore the crunching noises. Can't look up in corners? Yes you can - put some beef into it - those vertebrae will loosen up soon.

Steve

[McJim]

Nothing more irritating than the born-again [whatever].
[/i]
jrandom is not quite old enough to be a born again anything really. Just a slip of a lad who is gonna come down here and give this old fart the learn on a pushie ('cept mine is all handbuilt European stuff and his will prolly be a made in Taiwan frame with Japanese cmomponentry on it!).

Although I haven't been as active on a pushbike as once I was the sheer weight of miles that I did on racing bikes (pushies) means that I am attuned to a VERY forward leaning posture (Backside about 15cm higher than my hands). I find sports bikes (with engines) VERY upright. My wife used to have a GSX750F and I felt it was like sitting on a sofa it was so laid back...put too much weight on the base of my spine. Only rode it occasionally.

The trick to sportsbikes is to use your abdominal muscles to support and move your upper body. I don't put much weight on my wrists at all, even on long trips.

[BiK3RChiK]

The trick to sportsbikes is to use your abdominal muscles to support and move your upper body. I don't put much weight on my wrists at all, even on long trips.

Yeah, baby! Work those abs!! :woohoo:Put some beef into it...:blip:

[Number One]

How do I keep fit for riding?

Loads and loads of vigorous sex in positions other than just Doggy and missionary of course

:rolleyes:

[Meanie]

Meanie sitting on fitness ball behind desk sounds good to me. Tights too?

Now thats something you realy dont want to see :oi-grr:


Head out the drive, turn right, right, right and right again !

You must spread reputation before giving it to Sinfull again


you push a bike 20ks a day?

that will teach you for buying a honda....

Could always move in next to cowboyz and push his bike to start it :whistle:

[DougB]

I follow Winston Churchill's method

"When I feel the urge to exercise I lye down until the urge passes"

[sinfull]

Particularly when this new-found zeal is actually an imposition rather than free will. :)

.[/i]Hehehehehehe Six fuckin days !!!! tried the pushie and yeah but nah !


Hmmm, I appear to be in 100% agreement with DangerousBastard.



drunk, or something. Yep i think so !



(Backside about 15cm higher than my hands)..My pockets are 15 cm deeper than my arms !
Go on say it ! Bloody dutchman







Could always move in next to cowboyz and push his bike to start it :whistle:
Haha well that WAS a well kept secret !

[fatzx10r]

beer and pie's

[Monie]

Head out the drive, turn right, right, right and right again !

not nice you made me walk around the block...lol


you push a bike 20ks a day?

that will teach you for buying a honda....

he who ran out of gas... and who could not start his bike... and had to get neighbour to help.....lolololololol:Punk::bleh::bleh::bleh: thats a workout...

[Griffin]

How do I keep fit for riding?

Loads and loads of vigorous sex in positions other than just Doggy and missionary of course

:rolleyes:

Does masturbation count??? :whistle:

To be honest, Im a firm believer in 'your born with x number of heart beats'... why do ANYTHING that will speed them up?

[Number One]

Does masturbation count??? :whistle:

To be honest, Im a firm believer in 'your born with x number of heart beats'... why do ANYTHING that will speed them up?
Masturbation? Well if you alternate hands at least you'll develop balanced forearm muscles? :laugh:

As for the comment about limited heartbeats...All I can say (in relation to getting jiggy with it at least) I'm here for a good time not a long time honey :sunny:

[Stormer]

I find that skateboarding keeps me quite fit, though the older you get, the longer the injuries take to heal.

[KiwiKat]

I find that skateboarding keeps me quite fit, though the older you get, the longer the injuries take to heal.

How old is the oldest skateboarder you know.
I always found that My skateboarding entailed me sitting on the ground. Rollerblades are on order for Xmas.

[MarkH]

Masturbation? Well if you alternate hands at least you'll develop balanced forearm muscles? :laugh:

Nah, as long as you're right handed you are developing the throttle wrist well - that's the important one!

[BlackJack]

Weights every second day, gotta do it to keep ridin', like when I lay it down or it falls ova I gotta be able to pick the beast up without asking the chicks to come n help!

[KiwiKat]

Weights every second day, gotta do it to keep ridin', like when I lay it down or it falls ova I gotta be able to pick the beast up without asking the chicks to come n help!

Choices: Drop a bike and pick up a beast or Don't drop it and pick up a chick. My pick would be to excercise the thighs not the abs and pick up the chick rather than take the fall with the beast.

[slofox]

The trick to sportsbikes is to use your abdominal muscles to support and move your upper body. I don't put much weight on my wrists at all, even on long trips.

Yeah - you got it in one Jim......+1 there mate.....

[Stormer]

How old is the oldest skateboarder you know.

There`s a group of us who are on the wrong side of 40 that still skate ramps, bowls, and when available, pools.

[KiwiKat]

There`s a group of us who are on the wrong side of 40 that still skate ramps, bowls, and when available, pools.

There's no wrong side of 40. Youth is an interpretation. It's the bloody reflexes, eyesight and hearing that really get annoying.

[Hinny]

It's the bloody reflexes, eyesight and hearing that really get annoying.

And the fact that your hair starts growing really fast.
The down side of that is that it grows out your ears, nose and eyebrows, It vacates the top of your head exposing the solar panel for the sex machine that then goes into hyper drive.No female wants to know you cos you are bald with hair forests above your eyes, in the middle of your ears and under your nostrils. And then you get fat...:crybaby:

[KiwiKat]

exposing the solar panel for the sex machine that then goes into hyper drive.:crybaby:

Damn. So my problem must be I've got too much hair covering my solar panel. Thanks for the free sex tip.

[kiwifruit]

Running, 728km so far this year :sunny:

Swimming on "off" days now too, tis quite challenging

[Badjelly]

Nothing more irritating than the born-again [whatever].


jrandom is not quite old enough to be a born again anything really.

But he's been through a (temporarily) life-changing experience!

So tell me, jrandom, when you're actually allowed to ride your motorcycle again, are you still going to be raving at us all about how health-giving and enjoyable it is to ride the pushbike? Or are you going to turn into just another couch potato who needs a 1400 cc motor to haul his fat arse around?

[imdying]

I think the answer to that is obvious! But it's more recliner than couch.

[Stormer]

And the fact that your hair starts growing really fast.
The down side of that is that it grows out your ears, nose and eyebrows, It vacates the top of your head exposing the solar panel for the sex machine that then goes into hyper drive.No female wants to know you cos you are bald with hair forests above your eyes, in the middle of your ears and under your nostrils. And then you get fat...:crybaby:

Holy sheeit!!!!!
I gonna keep on riding and skating for like, forever!!

[Badjelly]

Holy sheeit!!!!!
I gonna keep on riding and skating for like, forever!!

That won't stop the hair growing out your nose, young fella.

[rocketman1]

Mainly I exercise for riding my off road bikes but it works well for the road bike too.
Bench presses are good, they strenghten your wrists and shoulders.
Cycling hard is real good for toning up your bum muscles, makes it so much easier to sit on a bike with an arse that has a bit of muscle on it, and good for your thighs too.
I find if I get sore around the shoulders I pull back on the handle bars for a while seems to stretch my neck back muscles.
I guess any exercise is good, the older your get the more you need to do.

[Ripperjon]

with my best Superman impression :)

[discotex]

with my best Superman impression :)

Is that you or just a pic? I'm keen as hell to try wingsuit flying one day.

[Ripperjon]

That's me, just over a month ago over Motueka.
Was chuffed with the pic. Wingsuiting is fun!

[davebullet]

I run for general fitness - about 15 - 30kms per week.
3 gym sessions per week with bicep and tricep work for handle bar stability and control.
Most importantly, ab and lower back strengthening for good posture, especially during harder acceleration and braking. Also using your back takes any strain off your wrists (not that I have that problem with the upright VTR seating position, but for my next bike I might).

Dave.