Does anyone exercise to improve riding skills

I've regularly exercised since I was about 17.

I normally swim 1000m breast stroke (non-stop) twice a week, one session with weights and run about 3 or 4 miles (the old legs aren't what they used to be).

Don't find it helps that much with biking but it does enable me to consume fairly large quantities of beer and crisps without getting fat.

I've entered a twinshock enduro which is next month which should be a good workout !

Originally Posted by sv_dan

I would not worry about this mate. I am 5'8 and weigh just over 13 stone yet have very little body fat. According to experts though I am almost obese!

This whole BMI is crap if you ask me. I'm 6'2 and just short of 17st and I'm clinically obese. They don't take the shape or frame into account. Everyones different. I have very broad shoulders and large build. Hence my weight.

[johnnyrod]

Yep, BMI is for skinny people, don't think it is held in very high regard any more