Fitness - getting fit and strong

[mattcbf600]

Hi all,

I want to point my Personal Trainer in the direction of some specific motorcycle fitness techniques and exercises - she's come back with a load of stuff for sport and racing - which all make sense - but I wondered if anyone knew of any specific enduro training?

There was a gentleman at Ripley last year talking about this very subject - he was absolutely fantastic and I'm sure he had written a book... but do you think I can recall his name?

Any help and advice much appreciated.

Matthew

[mattcbf600]

I've found Coach (I couldn't remember is actual name!)

Welcome to RideCoach.com

Ramey "Coach" Stroud

Any other fitness thoughts / websites still very much appreciated.

[Fern]

thanks Matt, good idea. I told my gym instructor the weight of my bike, and he just looked me up and down and laughed. Came close to kicking him in the nuts.

What he doesn't realise is the adrenaline/embarrassment factor.

More seriously, he is gving me exercises that will help me lift the bike. Perhaps the key is not to drop it in the first place :-)

[Fern]

this is a really cheesy book, but regarded as the weight training bible, broken down into separate sports and muscle groups, nothing about enduro, but nonetheless

Getting Stronger: Weight Training for Sports: Amazon.co.uk: Bill Pearl: 9780936070384: Books

[Fern]

dunno about taking advice from a man who looks like this though?!

[Belle]

Fern, Just show him the demo vid of Tiffany picking up her bikes and that will shut him up.

[dunch]

Originally Posted by mattcbf600

I want to point my Personal Trainer in the direction of some specific motorcycle fitness techniques and exercises - she's come back with a load of stuff for sport and racing - which all make sense - but I wondered if anyone knew of any specific enduro training?

Hi Folks,
First of all, I find that the longer I spend riding the bike, the less time I have to engage in unhealthy persuits such as drinking and smoking. Therefore; ride as much as possible.

Secondly, as you well know, water boils at a much lower temperature than oil. Particularly at altitude. So, to ensure your food is properly cooked, only ever eat food that's been deep fried in oil, or even better, lard.

Finally, waterborne diseases are prevelant in many parts of the world. To avoid waterborne diseases only drink water that has been filtered and boiled. Such as . Beer manufacturers take great pains to ensure that their products have only ever been infected by yeast.

So there's my tips for healthy living.

HTH.
Dunc.

[mattcbf600]

Originally Posted by dunch

Hi Folks,
First of all, I find that the longer I spend riding the bike, the less time I have to engage in unhealthy persuits such as drinking and smoking. Therefore; ride as much as possible.

Secondly, as you well know, water boils at a much lower temperature than oil. Particularly at altitude. So, to ensure your food is properly cooked, only ever eat food that's been deep fried in oil, or even better, lard.

Finally, waterborne diseases are prevelant in many parts of the world. To avoid waterborne diseases only drink water that has been filtered and boiled. Such as . Beer manufacturers take great pains to ensure that their products have only ever been infected by yeast.

So there's my tips for healthy living.

HTH.
Dunc.

That's the kind of 'training' I like - I shall suggest it to the trainer this afternoon when I see her for my lunch time session. I shall report back.

If you don't hear from me in 24 hours please come and rescue me.

m

[pheonix]

Matt, I'm very impressed by your weight loss and dedication.
Last year, I started green laning for the first time in 30 yrs of biking. I began cycling to build up strength in my legs and lost 1 stone as a result. Sadly, I then tore a foot ligament whilst walking(!) and due to a mis-diagnosis, gave up biking / cycling / walking for months, lost all motivation and put all the weight (and more) back on. I started the diet again this week.
Keep up the good work!

[backofbeyond]

Originally Posted by mattcbf600

That's the kind of 'training' I like - I shall suggest it to the trainer this afternoon when I see her for my lunch time session. I shall report back.

If you don't hear from me in 24 hours please come and rescue me.

m

So now that you're a finely honed athlete will we be seeing you plodding up and down the Phoenix Trail with the rest of us then Matt?
Eight weeks till the local 10k - get your entry in early though as it's usually oversubscribed!


Actually, dangerous stuff this getting fit. The only time I've been injury free in the last four years is the two months since February. It's only a matter of time though before something else breaks.

[mattcbf600]

@pheonix - good luck with the diet dude... it's such hard work - I lost 30kg, then put 15kg back on without even trying!

@backofbeyond - I spend enough time on the bloody trail with the dog! Not doing a 10k for fun... I must admit to quite enjoying the run up Chinnor Hill from Crowell but that's only 2 miles - despite being up a massive hill! I'll leave you to do the 10k 'fun' run... I'll be on the bike!

[Fern]

Originally Posted by mattcbf600

@pheonix - good luck with the diet dude... it's such hard work - I lost 30kg, then put 15kg back on without even trying!

@backofbeyond - I spend enough time on the bloody trail with the dog! Not doing a 10k for fun... I must admit to quite enjoying the run up Chinnor Hill from Crowell but that's only 2 miles - despite being up a massive hill! I'll leave you to do the 10k 'fun' run... I'll be on the bike!

same to Elaine, Matt, Phoenix is a dudette!

the good thing about training with water bottles Matt is that you can keep the training up whilst on the road.

I've been terrible, still exercising, but binging on all the things I cannot eat on the road. Cheddar Cheese on toast, British greasy MSG filled chinese takeaways, roast dinners. ummmmm.

[samueleuk]

Originally Posted by mattcbf600

Hi all,

I want to point my Personal Trainer in the direction of some specific motorcycle fitness techniques and exercises - she's come back with a load of stuff for sport and racing - which all make sense - but I wondered if anyone knew of any specific enduro training?

There was a gentleman at Ripley last year talking about this very subject - he was absolutely fantastic and I'm sure he had written a book... but do you think I can recall his name?

Any help and advice much appreciated.

Matthew

Hi Matthew

recently I started a blog on the scientific aspects of adventure motorcycling, including fitness testing and training.

The Science of Adventure Motorcycling

Because it is a blog rather than a textbook, information is added progressively. So you may not find (yet) all the answers you are looking for. For example, I have not posted yet a list of specific strengthening exercises for adventure bike riders, i.e. exercise useful for riding off-road, lifting the bike up, and prevent common overuse injuries. I will do this over the coming weeks, months.

However, I am sure the information that is already there will be helfpul to riders like you who want to improve their fitness.

Let me know what you think of the blog and if it can improved in any way. I appreciate.

Cheers

Sam

[JetJackson]

If you are looking for no-BS and minimal bro-science, my recommendations would be to check out;

Scooby - he is great, and he also has the wanderlust, start at his about me page and check out all his tips.

About Scooby Werkstatt - Scooby's Home Workouts

StrongLifts.com: Gain Strength And Muscle While Losing Fat

Both very good sites. They are about strength and bodybuilding though but have really good details on fitness. Most importantly though they are not pushing supplements.