Weight Lifting for Riding Fitness

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Houtman has the right attitude in that we all should try to find the kinds of exercise that we enjoy doing. It becomes less of a chore, then, even if the exercise happens to be "chores". That said, I do enjoy doing strength/weight training and I need to get back in to the habit of doing so.

Well said MTC.

As an example: Most people loath shoveling the driveway, especially if it is wide and/or long. I treat mine as an opportunity and can usually clear it faster than the neighbour who uses a snowblower and has less than a third of the area to cover. I work fast, usually only in a t-shirt because I still hate the work - but it has to be done (otherwise the bike ain't getting out). The neighbours: Completely zipped and scarfed up. The downside of manual shoveling? If snow dumps three times in a day, the wear and tear can be overwhelming.

Amen, Ferret. And besides, if you look at those lists of "Life Shorteners", motorcycling is in there someplace anyhow. So have a cocktail, or go hunting, or do some gardening, or lift weights, orrrrr ride your motorcycle and try make each day a happy one. Now I'm heading home on my motorcycle and going to dust the house because it's a healthy activity -- not because dusting is a great exercise, but because Cheryl will shorten my life if I don't.

RE dusting: Again, another thing that's gotta be done.