BIKERS CLUB APRIL 2019 ISSUE | Page 17

3. Core & Neck Strength 4. No more Squats The day after their first long Riding motorcycle requires ride, many motorcyclist you to constantly move report the same aches and around on the bike, gripping pain - muscles in our necks with your thighs and knees. are always at the top of the These movements list. Wearing a helmet for a strengthen your thighs and few hours a day would in turn, strengthen your strengthen your neck knees. regardless, throw wind blast into the equation and The Muscles in the thighs you've got a real neck are used to keep the patella workout. This is especially and other bones in the knee true for those who ride in place. Since the without a windshield. movements are low-impact, people who suffer knee or You still need to make sure thigh pains describe riding your motorcycle fits you a motorcycle as a kind of correctly, as constantly physical therapy. cranking or straining your neck will have a negative For those lucky enough not impact in the long run. This to have those problems, means checking the riding can help you stay handlebars, seating injury free. position and foot pegs are right for your measurements. Riding a motorcycle requires lots of muscles to work together but your core ties everything together. Every manoeuvre you make on a motorcycle involves the use of your core, especially low-speed manoeuvres. The movements are low-impact and relatively low intensity so it's something you may not notice but, if you've been riding for a while, your core will be stronger. 5. Burn Some Calories Yes, you can burn a substantial number of calories while a riding a motorcycle - the gift that just keeps giving. Those who like to get dirty can burn up to 600 calories per hour of intense motocross riding. Stick to the streets and you can burn between 200-300 calories per hour, especially if you ride with some vigour. Even pillions on sport bikes can burn up to 50 calories per hour. But, unfortunately, pillions on cruisers and tourers aren't likely to see their calorie expenditure go up. article by Bharat Vatsa