get fit to be riding fit

[soxsmummy]

what would you guys suggest to get riding fit
and how fit do you think you need to be to be riding fit
also what exercises do u suggest ?

 

[HollyWoozle]

Yogalates (yoga and pilates)! It's great for building strength throughout the body, especially in the core muscles which are important and useful for riding. I hear that wriggling around on a gym ball is useful too (I use one as I get a bad back) for the same reason.

 

[jenh166]

Combination of jogging (I do 2 miles each day) and gym ball (not often - only when i can be bothered!). But tbh the running is of my own free will and not just because of riding!

 

[Achinghips]

High intensity Aerobics for stamina, weight training and stretching.

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

Yoga and jogging, one is cardiovascular and the other relaxing and core strength building, ideal for keeping fit. Wish I was currently doing either one, but I am not jogging with these pavements. Once its gone I need to shift this excess