Although you may assume that it does not take much physical effort to ride a motorcycle, it can be beneficial to be in shape. A healthier, more limber individual can bounce back from long and difficult rides quicker. Your physical fitness is very important if you enjoy riding sport motorcycles. Try to find time to go through these exercises to get in better shape for your next long ride. Visit us at St. Charles Harley-Davidson, and our team can share more tips for getting and staying in shape. Our dealership, located in St. Charles, Missouri, serves St. Louis and St. Peters, Missouri.
Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are an exercise that will test your upper body strength. Having excellent upper body strength is ideal for handling a motorcycle. You will be thankful if you ride a large motorcycle with a powerful engine. More upper body strength will let you more easily control your motorcycle around tight corners and turns.
Squats
Along with upper body strength, you also need lower body strength to handle a motorcycle well. Simple squats can give you lower body strength. Squats will also help you work on your flexibility and balance. Having excellent balance is essential for a safe motorcycle ride. If you cannot keep yourself steady during turning, acceleration, or braking, you will be in big trouble on the road or the track. Eventually, you can work your way up to doing squats with weights.
Lunges
Lunges are another exercise that works out your lower body and improves flexibility. Many different riding techniques depend on good lower body strength, particularly in your legs. For example, if you need to put a knee down on a race track while taking a corner. Lunges give you quads, glutes, and hamstrings a proper workout. You can also do them wherever and whenever.
Bicycle Riding
Although it may sound a little funny to ride a bicycle to get in shape to ride a motorcycle, it is a good test of your endurance and stamina. Cycling for a few miles will help you build yourself up for long drives on your motorcycle. Mountain biking is another similar exercise option. Mountain bikes require you to use and work out a lot of the same muscles you need for a regular motorcycle ride.
Do you want to make your motorcycle rides even better? Improving your physical fitness is the best way to feel better after a ride. Head to St. Charles Harley-Davidson in St. Charles, Missouri, and our staff will have more information available. Our team is happy to welcome customers from St. Peters and St. Louis, Missouri.
