Fitness. if you ride you should probably keep in shape

[dannylightning]

I feel that any one on a motorcycle should keep in shape and do a little bit of strength training, especially for new riders. the first time i pulled out my back at work i was down for 3 weeks. 3 weeks of setting around the house doing nothing. i cold barley walk, my legs had gotten a little on the week side and i got on my bike to go for a ride. i felt as tho i should not be on my bike because of it. i went back to work and started hauling 2-3 hundred lbs around on my dolly going up and down stairs and ramps, i quickly regained all the strength back in my legs. i got back on my bike and i no longer felt uncomfortable like i could easily drop the bike. upper body strength and lower body strength is important, you can get in a descent full body work out and only halve to spend 20 min a day 3 days a week or you can split up yor work out into two sections- arms, legs, shoulders and the next day chest and back.. i always try to keep my work out's under 30 min. on a heavy day i might spend a hour.

When working out i have always neglected my legs but ill throw 250+ lbs. on a bar and bench press away or get a pair of 30 lb dumbbells and do curls all day long, but i have never done any thing for my legs. i am going to revamp my workout routine, i got down this morning and started out on my total gym, that thing is pretty low impact. witch is good after a back injury, i kept it light and did not over do it. any time you have taken a long break or you are just starting out you need to take it extremely easy for the first few weeks any ways, you don't want to over do it or you are going to wake up the next morning sore as can be.

any one need a good work out program let me know, i can set you in the right direction, don't matter if you have a full gym, a few dumbbells or only some resistance bands. if need be you can fill up some empty milk jugs or something similar with water and use them for weights. i have been working out for many years and have acquired lots of fitness knowledge over the years.

i don't know much about diet and weight loss just building muscle, toning up and getting in shape. ill tell you this, a little big of working out will give you more energy and make you feel a lot better. always be safe and use proper form while working out. it is never too late to start getting your self in shape, the sooner you do it the better.