Exercise?

[2_SL0]

Just a quick question, do people here find motorcycling a reasonable amount of exercise, by itself.

[XTC]

Just a quick question, do people here find motorcycling a reasonable amount of excercise, by itself.

Motocross/offroad yes. Roadriding - No.

[James Deuce]

What is this "exercise " you speak of?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just a quick question, do people here find motorcycling a reasonable amount of excercise, by itself.

Yep Putting on the five layers of cloths then the gloves and helmet just leaves me worn out.

[Zed]

Just a quick question, do people here find motorcycling a reasonable amount of excercise, by itself.

I wouldn't equate motorcycling with exercising for fitness, as in running, cycling, gymwork, etc. A longish ride will *exhaust you* but that depends on the riding position & style, amount of time spent on the bike in one sitting, and fitness level of the rider. That pic in the other thread of the really obese guy on the ZX-12 for example, he would probably be absolutely shattered after a 3-5 hour ride!

[Motu]

Definatly not road riding,off road you need to be as fit as possible....I have a problem with that at the moment...

When I decided to ride bikes on our local dirt track,I put on my custom made leather trou,and found I had to do the belt up tight to stop the button popping,after a couple of months on the dirt track I had to take the belt in another notch so my pants didn't fall down.I was riding off road at the time,but it was definatly the dirt track riding that took the weight off - going around in an oval sitting on the seat was not as much hard work as bouncing around off road and hauling bikes out of gullies,but I guess I must of been burning a lot of energy.

[inlinefour]

Just a quick question, do people here find motorcycling a reasonable amount of exercise, by itself.

Takes much more than that to keep oneself fit and healthy...

[Sniper]

Well it depends, I call me girlfriend "Motorcycle" once in a while, thats good exercise

[Dafe]

Motorcycling is Exercise???? No Way!!!!!!!
Motorcycling just doesn't compare to running, swimming or playing physical sports like rugby or touch.
I guess it depends on your definition of exercise.
I usually go for a ride on a Sunday, because thats R&R for me and coz I'm usually sore after saturdays footy game, so it's nice to not get physical and just go for a hoon somewhere.
For me, exercise is getting the heartrate right up for a good 40-60 minutes.
but then again, I don't consider walking as exercise either and most people do.

[zadok]

No way. I don't reckon it works enuf muscle groups by far.
I go to the gym about 3/4 times a week. When I first started going I it was obvious how unfit I was.

[Yarg]

No way. Normally need 40 min continuous aerobic excersie at least 4 times a week. I get to the gym abount 4 times a week as well as walking 5km a day.

[FROSTY:Me]

Road riding--yep sometimes definitely -After a ride with one or two nameless KBers On say 22 or The tukas yep Im wringing wet with sweat and feel Ive had a good workout.
A days racing is definitely exhausting -some races more physicaly exhausting than others.
A cruise with some freinds --nope that isnt work at all
Best comparison I think would be a competition cyclyist going for an afternoon bike ride with his kids.

[Big Dave]

No - it is not exercise. Not even close.

[Pixie]

Road riding--yep sometimes definitely -After a ride with one or two nameless KBers On say 22 or The tukas yep Im wringing wet with sweat and feel Ive had a good workout.
A days racing is definitely exhausting -some races more physicaly exhausting than others.
A cruise with some freinds --nope that isnt work at all
Best comparison I think would be a competition cyclyist going for an afternoon bike ride with his kids.

That sweating would more likely be due to fear

[Toast]

Actually I reckon riding can give you a bit of a quad workout...if you're going at a very brisk pace and like to put lots of weight on the outside peg on entry to a corner and while hanging off. After a full day of that, I have noticed myself with very sore muscles. I'm not a fat, unfit lemon either, so stop thinking that. I think it just depends on your style of riding.