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Old 09-14-2009, 11:21 AM   #11
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Old 09-14-2009, 11:34 AM   #12
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Old 09-14-2009, 11:56 AM   #13
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Abs and back: Building up your strength in these areas helps endurance on longer rides especially. And by building up those muscles, you're supporting yourself through the core, rather than resting all your weight on your hands (which can lead to numbness, fatigue, wrist pain, etc...).
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Old 09-14-2009, 12:39 PM   #14
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lower back lifts help the stamina on sportbikes for riding longer. neck helps stamina in holding that helmet.
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Old 09-14-2009, 01:26 PM   #15
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:02 PM   #16
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Abs and back: Building up your strength in these areas helps endurance on longer rides especially. And by building up those muscles, you're supporting yourself through the core, rather than resting all your weight on your hands (which can lead to numbness, fatigue, wrist pain, etc...).
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:04 PM   #17
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Just spoken from experience... when I first started riding, I had HORRRRRRRIBLE problems with numbness in my hands, cus I was putting all my weight on them.
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:30 PM   #18
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you probably gripped the bars very tight, as most beginners do. as you become more comfortable you realize you dont need to grip the bars much at all
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:33 PM   #19
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Oh absolutely. I had white knuckle death grip! But I also wasn't supporting myself properly; I still find on longer rides sometimes, I'll get tired, and then get lazy, leaning on my hands too much.
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM   #20
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Actually Im with Nee, I did exactly the same when I first started riding. Too much pressure on the wrists, bad posture, etc. All of it led to soreness and discomfort. I didnt exercise so much to stop it, I just changed my habits.
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