Fitness

The Rider Fitness Test: Are You Fit Enough to Ride?

Do you have what it takes to be a rider? Are you up to snuff…

Equestrian Fitness: Is There A Body Type Better Suited for Each Discipline?

We are all built differently. Anatomically in our baseline structure we all have small variations…

Hear Me Out: Resistance Bands Are the New Rider Fitness Go-To

Resistance bands have found their way into my daily gym routine. They’re insanely useful (and…

Equestrian Fitness: How Sore Should I Be After Working Out?

By Kathlyn Hossack, Athletic Therapist/Kinesiologist at Integrative Movement Challenging yourself during a workout is a great…

Equestrian Fitness: Optimize Your Workouts from Pre to Post-Season

By Kathlyn Hossack For most athletes, there is a set off-season, pre-season, and in-season schedule.…

Equestrian Fitness: Proper Posture, Better Ride

By Shawn Staerker, Corrective Exercise Specialist, personal trainer, and creator of the Sit2Bit™ Equestrian Athlete Conditioning Program…

Why Fit Riders Have Position Problems—and How to Fix

Endless movements in the barn require a solid understanding of how to move our bodies…

Fitness: New Year, New Legs

Who doesn’t want stronger legs? Fitness resolutions are among the most common goals set at…

Stop Counting Calories. Seriously.

Counting calories is a staple of a lot of diet plans and fitness apps. They…