Achieving Rider Fitness When You Don’t Have Time – Part 2
Time is tight for equestrians who prioritize rider fitness. Here’s how to get the most workout bang for your scheduling buck.
Rider Fitness
Achieving Rider Fitness When You Don’t Have Time – Part 1
Equestrian athletes want to cross-train, but we have horses to care for on top of career and family. Here’s how to make rider fitness, well, fit.
Are Equestrians Athletes?
Are equestrians athletes? Historically, equestrian sport has focused on the athleticism of the horse, not the rider. However, many riders make the choice to become athletes.
What to Eat on an Endurance Ride
What you eat during an endurance ride can dramatically affect how you feel and the decisions you make. It’s easy to get distracted by your horse’s needs, but fueling yourself properly is critical. Here’s how to eat for a stronger, smarter ride.
Why You Need to Be More Fit Than Your Riding Requires
Let’s face it: You don’t have to be spectacularly fit to ride a horse. So why bother? Here’s the REAL reason rider fitness matters.
Rider Fitness: Are You Ready to Ride Better with Less Back Pain? Meet Your TVA.
What if there was a single muscle that could make you a more secure rider and reduce back pain during hours in the saddle? There is! For rider fitness, the transversus abdominis plays a special role as the primary core muscle we use for stability in the saddle.
5 Reasons Equestrian Athletes Should Use Professional Fitness Programs
Although it’s tempting to go it alone, there are compelling reasons for equestrian athletes to implement fitness programs that were designed by professionals.
How to Live Like an Elite Equestrian Athlete
What would happen if we average equestrians applied the habits of professional athletes to our own cross-training?
The Athletic Rider
I didn’t consider myself an athlete until I was nearly thirty…and even then, I questioned my qualifications. What makes an equestrian an athlete?
How I Think About Fitness
In today’s cacophony of fitness and nutrition discourse, we’re all choosing who is worth listening to. This is especially true when it comes to bloggers like me, who are informed aficionados rather than trained experts. I am decidedly average in terms of athletic ability ~ and maybe a notch above as a home cook ~ …