Stay Fit While Riding
                     You think riding a motorcycle is as easy as getting in the saddle and heading out. Take a long 
ride through the backcountry and find out just how out of shape you are. Riding can be 
exhausting, often resulting in sore muscles and achy bones. 
Being in shape for motorcycle riding requires exercising at home or the gym regularly 3 to 5 
times a week. A good workout routine for strengthing legs, core muscles, back, shoulder, and 
arms should be on your menu of things to do. Being in good physical condition means lifting 
your bike back onto its wheels puts less strain on your body. 
Legs 
Leg exercises target the glutes, quads, hamstring, and the stabilizing muscles of the hips and 
require stability. 
Lunge: 
 
With your arms at your side, step forward, bending the right knee as you step forward and 
force it to bear your body weight. Return to standing position, repeat the right leg forward 10 
to 15 reps and then do the same with the left leg. 
Squats: 
 
Back against a wall, stand up straight and simply bend your knees and lower your body a few 
inches. For better results, hold for 3 to 5 seconds and stand up straight again, repeat for 10 to 
15 reps. Once you are in shape, you will look great in a pair of Men Motorcycle Leather Pants. 
Core  
Plank: 
 
Target abdominals and paraspinal that are necessary for holding you upright on the bike, so you 
don't lean on your arms. Lay flat on the floor, then come up on your elbows and toes. Keep 
stomach tight, hips level, and your head in line with your spine. Hold for about 10 seconds and 
repeat 5 to ten times with your goal of holding for 1 to 2 minutes. 
If you have a little trouble with the plank exercise, rest on your knees until you get the hang of 
it. Core conditioning will allow that Leather Men Motorcycle Jacket a snugger fit for that fit, 
trim look. 
Shoulders, Triceps, Pectorals 
Pushups 
 
Great for increasing upper body strength by targeting shoulder, tricep, and bicep muscles. Get 
down on the floor, feet straight behind you, position your arms, so they hold your body off the 
floor. 
Hands shoulder-width apart, back straight, core engaged, and hands flat on the floor to protect 
wrists. Lower your body in a straight line, so your chest or chin touches the floor. Push your 
body back up using your arm muscles, locking your elbows at full extension. 
Repeat this doing 10 pushups at a time or as long as you can hold proper form. Continue the 
pushup regimen until you achieve 50 to 100 pushups at one time. 
Pull-ups 
 
Pull-ups are great for increasing strength in arms, shoulders, and back and are the root of most 
fitness programs. In some cases, the pull-up is a laborious exercise to master as you are lifting 
your entire body weight, go slow get it right. 
No injuries allowed. Grab the over-head bar, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing away 
from you. Pull with your arm and shoulder muscles until your chin is over the bar then slowly 
lower yourself down until you are hanging. 
It may be challenging to do more than 2, 3, or 4 pull-ups at first; as your arms and shoulders 
gain strength, the reps will come easier. Shoulders toned, you can wear your Textile Men 
Motorcycle Jacket for that professional rider look. 
Cool Down 
Getting fit is going to make riding easier as your body has the strength and stamina to sustain 
itself on long rides. With your core strengthened, you will sit straighter on the bike, and your 
arms will not be holding you up. 
Getting fit is getting a good cardio work out that protects you from the effects of stress. Not 
only have you become fit, but you have also improved your overall health and wellness. 
Good job. While working out, you shed a few pounds check out the deals on Wicked Stock to 
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