Being a newbie to the forums, I have already searched for topics on fitness and wellbeing but nothing much came up, so I was wondering what people think of how their fitness levels have improved since taking the sport up.
I try and fly for at least an hour a day, wind/weather dependent of course and in the year I have been serious about it I have toned up my arms, stomach and bum (butt for yanks) and dropped around 16lbs and find the aerobic element of it has improved my overall fitness levels.
As a 53 year old bloke (guy for the yanks) I am really pleased with my progress and wondering how all you other guys think you have improved.
I only fly powerkites - not tried boards or buggies. Presently loving a new HQ Beamer V 5metre but prior to that flew a 4metre along with a HQ Symphony Speed 3.2 on 50metre lines.

I have the"ironman grip", but I got it from 30+ yrs of steelworking.My work is so hard ,it makes powerkiting a relaxation.

When riding regularly, my grip gets better, and I develop muscle tone in the entire core region as well as arms back, and shoulders. The weight peels right off too. After learning to buggy I coined the phrase "buggy abs". There can't be a more fun way to get in shape.

If you ride a PL ST buggy you definitely get abs of steel since there is no comfy back rest. I have noticed my posture has improved. I was starting to get hunched shoulders from siting at a desk staring at the computer. Traction kiting puts the back in traction.

all i need is about a week on the twister in good winds, and my arms start toning up, and the lbs (kgs for the brits lol) start melting off!

kiting is a great workout! Im 26, and there are days when it is the craziest workout ive ever done!

Balance improves with Riding a board of sorts, arms get a little workout..


^^^ Kg, For us Canadians.... Stone for the brits