Motorcycle Fitness Ep.02 - The Home Stretch

[@hollowghost4527]

I just tried the exercises in this video and all of a sudden a GS appeared in my driveway, I've aged like 50 years and all my gear is now bright yellow. I have the sudden urge to find a puddle and call it offroading

[@RC-br1ps]

😂 what about frequent pit stops?

[@pinkppagi8228]

Tbh ive never seen younger person riding a GS

[@nwbasson]

Plenty of puddles in the Starbucks parking lot

[@knighthrehor2000]

I am in my 20s and really wanted a GS1250, but couldn’t put out the money for one so I ended up finding a deal on a VFR1200X instead. Us young GS simps might be rare, but we are out there, and a majority of them are probably admirers like me who want one but just can’t afford one. 100% old man at heart, LOL.

[@MotoHikes]

@@knighthrehor2000 Yep, that's me! 33 and wish I had a GS (Or Africa Twin), but like hell anyone my age can afford one right now!

[@THEREALBONZO]

I hope you guys get him Chipped. It'll make it much easier to recover him when he gets lost out there like that. Really worked wonders on finding our pets when they got out of their fence.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

😅

[@demophys4883]

Neutered, too.

[@PNWRTRider]

😂😂

[@BDA84]

There is a nice trick to make the cat-cow more efficient, you have to say « harder daddy » while doing it.

[@bjb7587]

And "Pull my hair."

[@TheLiamis]

Wear harley gear while doing it.

[@jasonb6570]

And every once in a while a high pitched "yyyyeahh"

[@steve00alt70]

doggy style on all fours

[@malcolmthompson597]

Noooo. Strictly do that move in the privacy of your own home.

[@johnnixon2504]

Man. The trainers you have for this series are fantastic. Real info, no fluff (from the trainer) and all wrapped into a well presented and entertaining video.

[@julian23561]

I watch these videos because it makes me feel comfortable, for some reason. And the cinematography is always top notch.

[@kiranprasad7311]

Anish is back! 😊

[@sofy1596]

let’s cheer for the production and video direction and writers and whoever else was involved. F9 continues to blow my mind with their creative artistic approach. and the exercises are great

[@fixento]

I'm 80 riding a Transalp 750, my exercises getting on the seat and riding when the temp is above 40, dry road with no salt. If I did these exercises it would take the fire department jaws of life to get me straightened out.

[@downhillupside]

My father is almost your age and he has full flexibility and mobility in these muscles because he has been stretching for many years. This is why you start doing this stuff when you're younger and keep it up as you get older.

[@MadChalet]

@@downhillupside Yep, make 'em part of daily life.

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

Start slow and light. The goal is to aim for the final pose while feeling the stretch. Not the actual pose. Consistency is key. Within a week, youll find that getting on the bike is no longer an excersize. You may not be able to get tho the final pose, but you will find that your daily activities ane not as difficult as they once were.

[@n4s117]

same here, I'm a bit younger but have too many old injuries to manage anything more than getting on or off.

[@nathandalleave252]

Physical therapy here! I can confirm the figure "4" stretch at the beginning is to stretch the piriformis muscle which is the #1 reason people get sciatic nerve pain, people who ride regularly are significantly more likely to develop sciatica so this is legit! Great job guys, out here doin the lord's work!

[@alexsundeer]

Because of this channel I started loving bikes

[@kostaspapadimos7576]

im working to buy a bike currently cause of fortnite

[@alexsundeer]

@@kostaspapadimos7576 I wish you luck to buy it as fast as possible :). I am collecting money to get a bike licence (its a pain in the a** in my country)

[@federicosamperi7336]

​​@@alexsundeerWhich bike you preferer?

[@alexsundeer]

@@federicosamperi7336 to be honest i fell in love with every single bike they showed here. It felt like a documentary,full of emotion to ride, I dont need extra fast bike, i think i lean toward cruse/touring bikes. Or any smaller beautifull bike that isnt extra fast

[@federicosamperi7336]

​@@kostaspapadimos7576Which bike are you thinking about?

[@justinsane7128]

Our first exercise is going to be called the reach-around

[@BlakesPipes]

intestinal relaxation! always my first exercise or is that called meditation?

[@bjb7587]

More useful when you're carrying a passenger.

[@PNWRTRider]

😂😂

[@rushtk2112]

Thank you for these vids! I was hurt in Iraq and I still want to ride. Your videos help give good directions❤

[@zeitgeist2720]

Thank you for your service brother

[@jasinda1670]

I appreciate that 45 cares about us ❤

[@ishaxmoto]

i absolutely LOVE this video. short and sweet, straight to the point, and amazing cinematography from start to finish

[@forrestnutter]

I know Ryan's video talks about armor sucking but this is a great example to at least carry the knee pads with you for stretching or working on your bike.

[@CharlesLindsay1]

I've added in a square meter of construction Tyvec, so I keep a bit dry, and also find my tools

[@andrewallen9993]

Just sit cross legged 😂

[@rosskstar]

i thought the marshmallowy ghost provided the cushion ~jk, its best to tell any ghost to sod off

[@jasonb6570]

Oh shit, 45's going rogue!

[@MrPulsions]

I have just stopped 4 hours away from home at midway nowhere and there you are in support like always. I can’t stretch anything apart from my belly but it’s great how you care about all of us 🤛💨

[@timwagster9458]

Ryan, any news on model 46? It seems that 45 is getting a little overworked and is wearing out. 😄😂🤣

[@AshleyPomeroy]

This raises the question of whether the clones can reproduce by themselves, or if they've had the snip. Or even if they have the necessary equipment.

[@rocknexus5749]

For model 46 update he gets an Italian accent....

[@timwagster9458]

​@@AshleyPomeroy🤔🤔🤔 we don't know. 🤷‍♂️ 😄😂🤣

[@deanmsimpson]

VR46? Wow that would be an addition 😁

[@derpysean1072]

Ryan has no 45 left to clone. Which means for 45, he is home.

[@rameylewis7730]

I appreciate something like this that actually helps. Information is nice to have, but real riding assistance such as stretching exercises(something I need to start doing) is extremely helpful. Thanks

[@ShankhaShubhra]

Just came back from a 1.2k km. 5 days ride. I will keep these stretches in mind for future rides. Cheers!

[@bassfacer1357]

FortNine is the only KZbin channel whose videos I watch on normal speed.

[@Earthesion]

ADHD

[@SoybeanAK]

Same here, for years- until they drop generic filler videos about MTBs that feel like they come from a channel with a couple thousand subscribers. Not hating MTBs, just the weird drop in quality.

[@Cocainepreworkout]

Bro got that tik tok brain special

[@everettstormy]

You should really look at yourself

[@fynn4772]

Just noticed it's the same for me 💀

[@VictorQuesada-bl1xk]

Honestly, I needed this reminder. Even though I don't have a motorcycle of my own, many of these are way better to do while sitting as a desk jockey or even after a day of presenting material to new audiences instead of spending break time sitting at a desk. I would hazard to say that many of these are needed for most of us, as we get stiff and mechanized, living so much of our lives in ADA compliant buildings, going up and down the same stairs at home, etc. etc. We rarely use our full range of motion, and so we can be trapped by our own stiffness, and inflexibility, staying in our reduced comfort zone, either due to preconceived notions and mental limitations, or a real regression in how we can move.

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

I have had hip issues for years, and now I do some of these exercises shown. They allowed me to ride for longer, and with far less pain. Seeing a physio was well worth it. Saw a few new ones I didn't know about, I will now be adding to my repertoire.

[@benjicohn]

Do I have a motorcycle? No. Do I watch every F9 video? Yes.

[@THEGIGLITE]

***Do i have a motorcycle yet?***

[@benjicohn]

@@THEGIGLITE TRUE

[@THEGIGLITE]

@@benjicohn I watched bike Videos for 3 yrs before I finally got one.. I’m excited for you for when you do get one. It’s gonna be one of the best things in life.. good luck brotha…🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@liqwiz]

This is gold. People who didn't open this video don't know what they're missing.

[@davem8836]

I'm sure these exercises are great for those 55 and under. But remember rule #1 if you're older than that. Never get down without a plan on getting back up.

[@steve00alt70]

no excuse to maintain some sort of fitness

[@ccpetro]

If you're older than that (I am) you NEED to be doing mobility work a couple times a week AND strength training.

[@aidencoder]

If you're under 80 and need a plan to get back up, your life has ruined your body. Wow.

[@NavyMitchell]

These are similar to stretches that I do for cycling. I give them a ton of credit for my comfort on a 600. If you want to be able to ride a sport bike all day do these. Also get a road cycling bike. They will make everything seem comfortable

[@knighthrehor2000]

Amen to that brother. Converted to a motorcyclist, but will always be a road cyclist first and foremost! I love to tour on two wheels: the motorcycle just lets me go farther on trips while keeping a job like a normal person (we aren’t all lucky enough to be retired GS riders). It is hilarious to hear most motorcyclists complain about pain from riding motorcycles and talk about having/needing an iron butt: I think it is cute. 😂

[@richvangorder3900]

Sitting puts the hamstring in the short position and the quads in the long position. Dont slouch. Maintain core stability. Keep arms relaxed. Dont grip the damn bar like a bench press. Stay loose

[@steve00alt70]

and grip the tank with your legs?

[@richvangorder3900]

@@steve00alt70 more of a passive grip than an active one but yes. Also depends on the type of bike. Heavy cruisers ive never noticed a need too. Adv and sport bikes you have too

[@steve00alt70]

@@richvangorder3900 what about naked bikes

[@matthewb8229]

Aside from the the Twister game stretch, use the stretches you learned when you played any organized sport. Or went to gym class in school.

[@wildhogOW]

I did the exercises. My cat began to imitate me. I feel like she is mocking me.

[@ea4326]

Been telling this to people (motorcycle rider) for years!!! Great job 45! One tip though, push your hands and knees together in “cat” position and reverse direction on “goat”. Makes all the difference ;)

[@danashane]

It's a good idea to find a steady breath while stretching. It's possible to breathe into a stretch rather than holding an exhalation or inhalation. And breathing slow & steady makes us more relaxed generally.

[@Ryan_Watson]

The cat-cow segment!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@brendanmcaleer4058]

Oh 45, you can't take Squamish valley road to the Chilcotins - need an OTA update for your GPS there bud

[@L0op]

The plot thickens. Is 45 actually going rogue? is Ryan gonna go catch him? I wanna see a feature length film about this subplot.

[@k_plax]

Add Supine twist/archery stretch/lumbar rotation/what ever other name you give it. So good when the hips release and free up lower back movement.

[@alanbrown5593]

It's the bladder empty bit, I'm struggling with. It's an age thing apparently.

[@StephenDavidson5359]

Get that shit checked out. There is a blood test, no finger puppet tryouts required.

[@Skorpychan]

Having had a long day on the bike yesterday, this is kind of handy. Except that it doesn't really solve the main problem I have, which is that my knees lock up when I don't move them for an hour at a time, and that I can't stretch them in place without slowing down (not happening!) or forcing them against high speed airflow. I know that the best way of doing things is to avoid riding around the M25 and make sure I've got plenty of time to stop and stretch and still arrive on time, but that's not always feasible. I have, however, found that flexing and stretching my back and shoulders while riding works fairly well to avoid being locked into position. Of course, the best way of taking care of your knees as a biker is not to drop a heavy bike on them.

[@CCitis]

Pain prevents me from long rides at times. This is awesome.

[@PNWRTRider]

I do yoga each morning, but you offered a few more stretch options I’ve not tried! Adding them to my routine! As always, love you presentation and crazy sense of humor. Thanks

[@ralphwatten2426]

Stay hydrated, make sure the throttle lock works, make sure you can still move your right foot and your left hand can still work the clutch and you're good to go.

[@knighthrehor2000]

Don’t forget the cramp buster. Kinda dorky, but super useful for preventing hand cramp, just like the throttle lock.

[@musicauthority-d6g]

This makes great sense, since motocross rider's have to do very large battery. of exercises to stay competitive.

[@matthewkenny4135]

Another informative and useful vid. Thanks 45!

[@basmca1]

Heading to Italy(from Netherlands) in exactly 1 week, i will surely use this on my long days! Thanks!

[@zeroninehundred]

“Go clone yourself.” YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS. We need more Ryans to be all sarcastic and condescending toward each other. Great idea, #45.

[@Skiamakhos]

A lot of these are like Tom Morrison's "Simplistic Mobility Method", which is a remedial stretching & exercise routine aimed at people who've developed instabilities, joint pain or core weakness.

[@yarekk]

There is an idea for you: can you create a 2-3 page pdf that people can download or print, and take with them on the trip? The video is great and I’m glad I watched it. But next time I’m doing a multi-day trip through terrain with little or no phone coverage, I won’t be able to watch this. A quick cheat-sheet to remind me the exercises from this and the previous video would be just awesome to have in my saddle bag.

[@CharlesLindsay1]

@zmgen Try an AI, like ChatGPT. Ask it to make a printable pdf of the exercises in this video. Maybe it'd cost you a buck or two, not including printing.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Perhaps, look for a yoga 101 pdf. Or better yet, attend a basic yoga class 3-4 times per week,,,you will memorize the routine quickly. If I can do it,, i am positive you can too.😁

[@yarekk]

You know what? It absolutely never occurred to me that I could make a document myself. Wow. Thx for the tip!

[@beerenmusli8220]

@@pacopetepnw3434 Super easy, just do something 3-4 times a week /s

[@sterkriger2572]

Just 2 more number until 45 has to shave his head

[@mathieulanglois4331]

Great video. I’ve been searching for a motorcycle specific stretching routine for years. I have turned to yoga and it helped tons.

[@MaxWettstein]

I clicked play as a skeptic, prepared to mock and have a laugh, but ended up enjoying the whole video and found it really well done! 👍👍

[@keith3761]

This man left out the power of drugs?! Advil, Tylenol, Naproxen, caffeine & ephedrine! Not to mention stretching while riding. I once did Kelowna to Vegas in like 4 days on a sprint 1050 ST great ride! lots of miles and a few good drugs can get you far down the road in comfort. Dose responsibly!

[@knighthrehor2000]

Advil liquigels are the bomb for that! I am usually a generic med buyer, but the first time I tried one, I realized you get relief so much faster with the liquid gels, and it is worth it.

[@roccoVAL]

@keith3761 Literally the most underrated comment on here...EC stack is the absolute most well kept hidden secret

[@jarrod1687]

Ec stack was the go to for bodybuilders on a cut. Meth works better though

[@saczers]

When I do ~500km trips on my naked bike usually it's the shoulders that get the most strained.

[@andrewwhite4668]

Technical note: In Canada, the Figure 4 is called "The Sharpshooter." FYI. Great vid.

[@frederickjeremy]

6 hours on a dr650 will definately wear on you. Especially with the factory torture device of a “seat”. The mods available for that platform make those trips alot more bearable, i still enjoy it even tho in some aspects it sucks. Im just hard headed and love riding so much i embrace the suck. Its worth it tho, i actually look forward to it when i can ride it to work as thats originally what i got it for in the first place. Is the only time i get a chance to ride these days.

[@CaptainJacksIsland]

Thankfully, those stretches help with sweeping floors too.

[@carver7689]

I have an old lumbar spine injury from 16 years ago. Sometimes it acts up and I do some similar stretches to these in the video, and it relieves the pain. If anyone's in a similar boat, check out the "child pose" yoga move, knee roll, bridge (or half-bridge), and the figure twist.

[@argrides8440]

45 seemed so good in previous videos, that I was thinking he might last for several more years. Now I'm thinking that might be a stretch.

[@seanfontaine8003]

Thanks Lianne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackcarver8259]

A shop tour would be an awesome video!

[@johnvoit9629]

I love these videos!

[@gordonwallin2368]

Cheers from Squamish/Brackendale.

[@metagrazer]

As someone who enjoys stretching more than a traditional workout, that seated figure 4 just unlocked my hips that I thought were frozen from a previous injury! The figure 4 plus all the other stretches in this really do work well, even for someone who doesn't ride... yet (Sorry F9. Soon... Soon...).

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

I wish this series had come out before I did my 2 long distance rides bringing newly purchased motorcycles home. It might have helped with the sore everything after a 600+ km ride.

[@Raincrow1550]

I can relate, just yesterday got back from 2700 mile run to Texas and back to catch the eclipse, this video would have been useful a week and a half ago.

[@adamkwalczyk]

It's just as good when you do it standing up

[@citylumberjack9169]

Can confirm - these are precisely the stretches my physical therapist prescribes. Except for the last one ... that's just f*cked up.

[@JorgeAlban]

The clone wars ! Is that Blade Ryan Runner I see on the horizon ? Watch out 45... summer is Comming !

[@Christina.Branch]

Looks like 45's back isn't ready for the home stretch! Good thing Lianne's here to save the day. Time for some motorcycle yoga, anyone?

[@allenhuling598]

Excellent as always....thanks guys!🤘

[@John_Ridley]

This is pretty much Yoga 101.

[@badbobby11]

I laughed at all the funnies especially the upper left-hand corner motorcycle, cartoon zipping by.

[@kevinarmstrong478]

Great video I’m certainly going to practice them. Thanks

[@WanderingDad]

That last tweet! I'm gonna miss 45 😢

[@scottcates]

*great stretches 💪*

[@mb7196]

The cat cow was an awesomely effective stretch for me.

[@piotrnowakowski9289]

Next time you're at the gym, don't forget to make few sets of "motorcycle row" in order to be prepared for your trips! ;)

[@bikebudha01]

I can just see a whole outlaw biker gang doing the "cat cow" at a gas station, all decked out in their club leathers, beer guts, beards and all... Oh yeah, this will be the next big thing...

[@EngineersHomestead]

It helps if you dont have the stock 2x4 DR seat. I upgraded mine to the Seat Concepts comfort model.

[@tonybarton3746]

I’ve always stretched while riding my bike on 500 mile trips , every 130-40 miles I stop, refuel bike and go for a coffee followed by a 15 minute walk , always worked for me , wakes me up as as well.

[@aderiley6592]

Hmmm I always figured you just oiled their linkages, topped off their fluid levels and wound them up before putting them to work Ryan. We live and learn huh!

[@JC-dy4ud]

I love this channel.

[@zyonsdream]

I ridden off a cliff on a quad, I came within 6 inches of a head on with a Mack truck and I shattered both legs, broke my knee and shoulder in a fight with a mini van. Add in 35 years of riding and I’ve said to myself many many times that I don’t know what could ever make me stop riding. Well, I suppose if I was ever forced to do Yoga that could make me stop riding.

[@joegee2815]

This was an interesting an informative video. Am I going to do any of those stretches? Probably not. But I'll watch the next video.

[@Freight_Train]

Gotta love bringing the Bailey's bottle along for the 6 hour ride.

[@CharlesLindsay1]

... for *after* the 6 hour ride, tho, right? (not trying to get too preachy...)

[@Freight_Train]

@@CharlesLindsay1 He had it out on the picnic bench during his rest stop.

[@hainhatphung1371]

Damn! Hope Ryan won't be purchasing that replacement clone to take 45's place at anytime soon. He should have clone himself from the first place!

[@mightyPants]

Some great cat cowing on display. Great job!

[@detansinn9882]

Excellent series!

[@jonathananderson7891]

45 doesn't know the first thing abut being a real human. He'll be back.

[@lucianbga3356]

02:58 oooh mi god 😂😂,cant stop🤣 what a genius guys

[@Liberty4Ever]

I should lose weight, do some stretching and mild strength training, but as I age, this year's best attempt to stay in the geriatric moto camping game was replacing my classic bottom slit entry Hennessy hammock with the side zip version.

[@elsinoreandfriends9220]

Don't tell me 45 is leaving if he goes I go. Come back 45!!!

[@yourpaldutchie8760]

I love fortnine because even tho they are trying to sell me something at least they try to help me along the way

[@runnerb0y]

This channel was already top on my list but ever since 45’s appearance, I cannot imagine any other channel could possibly top it. Such great content! I hope the closing text sent by 45 doesn’t foreshadow him leaving?!? And who doesn’t love them some ghost sex 😂

[@Kim_Miller]

Even just sitting here watching this I can feel my muscles loosening.

[@geezee1946]

You can do it 45. You can make it! I suggest you escape ove water. Maybe grab a seadoo down to Washington or something?

[@TheYogaDen]

As an ex and jaded yoga teacher, I am happy to see these stretches being called what they are - stretches. They are mostly good, for most people, most the time, when done in a non-competitive way. Stretch, people, and walk a lot too. "Yoga", unless done exclusively with the mind, is a cult. What's that, you do yoga, and your yoga teacher/studio/style is authentic? No, sorry, it's a cult. Love FortNine!

[@Lioneldehetre]

lol cat cow was one of the exercises they had me doing when rehabbing my shoulder

[@patentlord6396]

I got a maxi scooter and they are easier to mount and they are not top heavy and they have better weather protection and luggage. If your body is sore get a maxi scooter.

[@danboyd6180]

Just got my first bike, immediately started commuting, this shit rules Why does my throttling hand go numb?

[@OneFreeMan17]

Cold, same position for a long period of time, etc.

[@neils9944]

Drinking beer and doing stretches before putting a steak on the grill. Makes total sense. Life is simple sometimes

[@skylertooley]

Ive been watching fortnine and sean and craig for 7 hours sitting in a cheap gaming chair. What stretches do you recommend?

[@Tornciti]

This content proves what I can see anyways, most riders are oooold lol