“Exercise is essential for the athletes performing at the top level of this sport but it is just as important for those looking to become a better rider.” This week, we discusses the importance of cross training and ways to improve your performance. (more…)
What do none of us have enough of? Time! This month’s rider fitness exercise from Hidden Heights Fitness will make you feel like you have plenty as you wait for that timer to go off!
Our calves serve as the heart of the lower body. That’s why you need to make sure you are stretching and strengthening them. Here is a tip from our fitness guru: (more…)
Effective riding comes from an effective position, and an effective position comes from focusing your attention on building the right muscle groups up. Today, Laura Crump Anderson shares her favorite move for creating a solid, stable leg:
“If you want to succeed, it’s so important to be present and as stable as you can be for your horse, which is why I came up with … four areas of your life that you can focus on to help rein in the wild beast of your routine.”
It’s the new year, which means gym memberships and boot camp sign-ups are at an annual high – but, as personal trainer and event rider Laura Crump Anderson explains, learning how to set longer-term, slower, more consistent goals will be the key to success in your fitness journey:
You’ve been training hard, putting in the hours at the barn and the gym – but could you actually be doing more harm than good? Scheduling in time for a bit of R&R – that’s rest and recovery – is one of the smartest things you can do for your body.
Having a good idea where your body is in space and being able to coordinate your aids while balancing is important part of riding. Laura Crump Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness shows us two exercises to improve this:
“I am and probably always will be a work in progress. Some days all I want to do is put my feet up and binge my favorite TV show after the kids are in bed. But when I push myself to get up and move for at least 15 minutes I really feel those endorphins kicking in. It gives me a sense of pride, like I can do anything.” (more…)
If there was an industry to invest in pre-pandemic, it was in-home fitness and the concept of app-based programming for working out. For busy riders, The Performance Refinery’s equestrian-specific workouts have been key to keeping fit in and out of the saddle.
Are you looking to improve your riding? Consider trying pilates. It can make a big difference in the quality of your riding by improving your posture, which prevents pain and soreness and develops a healthy relationship with your horse. (more…)
Physical strengths and weaknesses can have a massive effect on our riding. Physical Therapist Britta Pederson works with riders to pinpoint those issues to improve their riding.
It’s summer. You know what that means? Yup. It’s hot out. Especially when you’re sitting on a large, heat-emitting beast. That’s why our sister site, Jumper Nation, brings you these great tips on how to stay hydrated and assess your fluid and electrolyte needs.
As horse owners, we spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ fitness and well-being, but how much time do we really spend focusing on our own fitness? The answer is likely not enough. Here are four stretches every rider should be doing to improve their riding. (more…)