Fitness

[surfsofa]

Just about to start (CBT next Saturday) and I'm wondering what kind of fitness is desirable for bike riding and which muscle groups get used the most.

I'm not too fit at the moment, though in the past it's never taken me long to get so. Just wondering where to focus my effort.

Thoughts?

[Rawwr]

I'm a fat who smokes 20/day and I manage.

[Steve_T]

Fitness is only ever a problem if you run out of fuel

[trumpet600]

Steve_T said:

Fitness is only ever a problem if you run out of fuel

Or your battery dies on you.

[oggs]

91 months no posts then 4 posts in under a month...
Top lurking Sir

[surfsofa]

oggs said:

91 months no posts then 4 posts in under a month...
Top lurking Sir

I'm a former Lotus driver.

[gareth h]

Only really starts to be an issue on track where you would be supporting much more of your weight through your legs/abs.

[dern]

surfsofa said:

Just about to start (CBT next Saturday) and I'm wondering what kind of fitness is desirable for bike riding and which muscle groups get used the most.

I'm not too fit at the moment, though in the past it's never taken me long to get so. Just wondering where to focus my effort.

Thoughts?

It helps ime but isn't required.

[y2blade]

trumpet600 said:

Steve_T said:

Fitness is only ever a problem if you run out of fuel

Or your battery dies on you.

[SplatSpeed]

Rawwr said:

I'm a fat who smokes 20/day and I manage.

i am fatter and more unfit

just done das whilst running a fever

dont worry

[Fats25]

Rawwr said:

I'm a fat who smokes 20/day and I manage.

ditto - but I probably smoke more.

[Chilli]

Biking will increase your level of fitness. I used to be ugly, fat, bald, out of shape etc....Now I'm more of an Arnie, Brad, Becks type of appearance.....Works wonders really....

[Fats25]

There was an article in Bike a couple of months ago that did talk about how riding a bike burns off the same calories as a brisk walk. I can't remember all the details - but I know it was a positive spin equal to biking keeps you fit!

[Rach81]

Chilli said:

Biking will increase your level of fitness. I used to be ugly, fat, bald, out of shape etc....Now I'm more of an Arnie, Brad, Becks type of appearance.....Works wonders really....

[Rawwr]

Chilli said:

Biking will increase your level of fitness. I used to be ugly, fat, bald, out of shape etc....Now I'm more of an Arnie, Brad, Becks type of appearance.....Works wonders really....

Like Arnie in Predator? Covered in leaves, twigs and mud?

[dern]

Chilli said:

Biking will increase your level of fitness. I used to be ugly, fat, bald, out of shape etc....Now I'm more of an Arnie, Brad, Becks type of appearance.....Works wonders really....

Why is everyone posting how fat they are then?

[oggs]

Rawwr said:

Like Arnie in Predator? Covered in leaves, twigs and mud?

[IsMad]

dern said:

Chilli said:

Biking will increase your level of fitness. I used to be ugly, fat, bald, out of shape etc....Now I'm more of an Arnie, Brad, Becks type of appearance.....Works wonders really....

Why is everyone posting how fat they are then?

Yeah I noticed that too... Oh well, there goes my excuse that biking is an aceptable alternative to the gym I am sure I would have been caught out eventually

[Wasted Bullet]

oggs said:

Rawwr said:

Like Arnie in Predator? Covered in leaves, twigs and mud?

+1

[Sossige]

Biking definitely makes you fitter.

This was me before my CBT:



And after "the super CBT enhancement programme" I now look like this:





In all seriousness, my legs felt a little stiff after my CBTs, so I imagine that any leg exercises you can do would help - particularly if you're gripping the tank all the time. I can't imagine any upper body work being needed, as I guess you shouldn't be hanging onto the handlebars with a death grip - "less is more" after all