Riding is good for your health

**rustyrobot** · 27th October 2010, 20:14

From The Kneeslider blog...

Can Motorcycle Riding Strengthen Old Bones? – Ride Forever for Your Health
by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 10/26/2010

When your wife says, "You're too old to ride motorcycles, you might get hurt," just smile and say "Honey, I'm doing this for you so I can build up my bones." No, really. The science is on your side. A daily dose of whole body vibration is good for you.

A daily dose of whole body vibration may help reduce the usual bone density loss that occurs with age, Medical College of Georgia researchers report.

Researchers found vibration improved density around the hip joint with a shift toward higher density in the femur, the long bone of the leg, as well. Hip fractures are a major cause of disability and death among the elderly.

They also found a reduction in a biomarker that indicates bone breakdown and an increase in the surface area involved in bone formation in the vibrating group.

Well, the study didn't specifically cite motorcycles, but what better whole body vibration machine is there? Combined with previous studies that show lifting weights keeps bones strong among older folks, this could be a nice boost for Harley Davidson, or any big bike for that matter, giving all of us Boomers a great new reason to fire up the big V-Twins for medicinal purposes and ride forever.

At this rate, you could almost get your doctor to write a prescription, "One hour of riding daily, as needed. Prescription may be refilled indefinitely." No more namby-pamby lightweight girlie bikes, I'll have one of those big heavy suckers that vibrates. Thanks, Doc!

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I figure this study could be used to offset the supposed extra health costs that motorcycle riders 'burden' the New Zealand public with. Think how much money we are saving the general population in hip replacements!

It could also be used by Slofox to justify going for a ride instead of attending dance practice. It's all about keeping limber, right? (Not that that man needs any more kms, he must keep Pirelli in pretty good business single handed).

Ride for your life!

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**Toaster** · 27th October 2010, 20:23

Riding IS good for your health. Brings a huge smile to my face every ride - especially around a track.

The world would be a better place if everyone rode bikes.

**hellokitty** · 27th October 2010, 21:11

Definitely good for your mental health!

**willytheekid** · 27th October 2010, 21:38

"Researchers found vibration improved density around the hip joint with a shift toward higher density in the femur, the long bone of the leg, as well. Hip fractures are a major cause of disability and death among the elderly."

...my god...I must be nearly bullet proof then!

**trailblazer** · 27th October 2010, 22:42

mint another excuse to go for a ride.

**ellipsis** · 27th October 2010, 23:54

....as long as its followed by a half pint of milk stout....or rum....

**trailblazer** · 28th October 2010, 19:07

mmmmmmmmmmm rum.

**NONONO** · 28th October 2010, 19:59

Abso-bloody-lutely..
And another reason why Woodhouse had it on the nail..
The benefits of doing what you enjoy are not limited to yourself but have a knock on effect at home, at work and beyond.
Old Woodhouse knew a thing or two, don't let the CURRENT government and ACC take the GOOD out of life.

**hellokitty** · 28th October 2010, 20:52

My Dad decided that he was too old to ride and sold his bike a few years ago. He was then under my Mum's feet all the time and she said he needed a hobby and should buy another bike! So he did and it is the best thing he could have done - he has an interest outside of the home and has a new lease on life.

**Jackal** · 28th October 2010, 21:10

This news has made my day. My wife read an article recently that said men should have sex at least 3 times a week to stay healthy. So I am now one very happy man. Sex at least 3 times a week and a spin on the Guzzi every day just to stay healthy. AND THAT IS JUST THE BASE LINE!!!!!

**hellokitty** · 28th October 2010, 21:14

Originally Posted by Jackal

This news has made my day. My wife read an article recently that said men should have sex at least 3 times a week to stay healthy. So I am now one very happy man. Sex at least 3 times a week and a spin on the Guzzi every day just to stay healthy. AND THAT IS JUST THE BASE LINE!!!!!

Sex is good for stress

and after you get a good nights sleep.....

**trailblazer** · 28th October 2010, 22:48

Originally Posted by Jackal

This news has made my day. My wife read an article recently that said men should have sex at least 3 times a week to stay healthy. So I am now one very happy man. Sex at least 3 times a week and a spin on the Guzzi every day just to stay healthy. AND THAT IS JUST THE BASE LINE!!!!!

where is said article i have to show it to my wife it may just make my day to.

At least i have my bike to ride.