Getting in shape for the new season

Just wondering what, if any kind of exercising my DS brethren might do to get ready for the season? I had been out of the riding season for years, and had a tough time with my legs during extended rides. Definitely going to be doing lunges and squats, but would love to hear other regimines and routines.

I actually switch to a heavier beer. Seems as thou i drink a little less.

*squats are awesome and anything else to work the hips (thou i do nothing cause i'm lazy)

Fast_Ed wrote:

Just wondering what, if any kind of exercising my DS brethren might do to get ready for the season? I had been out of the riding season for years, and had a tough time with my legs during extended rides. Definitely going to be doing lunges and squats, but would love to hear other regimines and routines.

Not sure what you mean.

never been in shape but this seems to help

The Baja team I go to Mexico preps with a TRX system. Basically a set of straps that uses your own weight to torture you :) You can make it easier or harder by shortening or lengthening the straps.

Highly portable and does the work of all the machines you could buy, for $200. They are pretty cool. TRX Suspension system. I'm not allowed to post an affiliate link for them anywhere but my own site, but if you Google it, their site will come up.

Murray211 wrote:

The Baja team I go to Mexico preps with a TRX system. Basically a set of straps that uses your own weight to torture you :) You can make it easier or harder by shortening or lengthening the straps.

Highly portable and does the work of all the machines you could buy, for $200. They are pretty cool. TRX Suspension system. I'm not allowed to post an affiliate link for them anywhere but my own site, but if you Google it, their site will come up.

Thanks for the info, looks very interesting. Now to scare up the $200 or so to get it.

ive been swimming at the YMCA. easy on the knees and a full body workout with out weights. of course,,,, taking McD's off my menue helps too. lol

Some of the exercises look pretty nuts. I think one is called an atomic pushup. You hang your feet in the straps and do a push-up, then holding yourself up, bring you knees up in a crunch and then repeat... there's the super version too, requiring two trx systems:

https://youtu.be/dkHvVT70m6s

<---------Fatty Mc-shane is also trying to improve the DR performance buy loosing some weight. Not dieting, trying to eat right. Its a BITCH ! Cut out sweets and now am working on no munchin after dinner. Doin ok and down 10 lbs since christmas. My horse power to weight ratio is improving.

Shane wrote:

<---------Fatty Mc-shane is also trying to improve the DR performance buy loosing some weight. Not dieting, trying to eat right. Its a BITCH ! Cut out sweets and now am working on no munchin after dinner. Doin ok and down 10 lbs since christmas. My horse power to weight ratio is improving.

Way to go Shane! I am just a weakling... Hate the rubber legs I get after a few hours of single track riding.

Getting gym membership this weekend, anyone wont to join me for some early morning workouts !

Just started my diet and exercise plan this last week. Already down 5.5 pounds and counting. Goal is 40 lbs in 4 months. Faster would be better. Can a get a whoop whoop!!!!