Equisical Fitness

28/04/2019

If you’re looking for a bit more motivation to help with your fitness then why not purchase “Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks” by Heather Sansom?

A great book which requires you to do 3x30 minute sessions a week for 9 weeks to improve straightness, suppleness and stamina in the saddle 🏇🏼

Get your copy from the BHS website here:

Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks by Heather Sansom

27/04/2019

5 ACTIVE THINGS TO DO TODAY:

🏆 Take a walk up to the highest peak in your area and you’ll thank us for the benefits of the beautiful views

☀️ Missing the hot weather we had last weekend? Why not grab your swimming costume and head down to your local pool for a swim 🏊‍♂️

🐶 If you have a dog, why not take an extra long walk today somewhere new?

🐴 Always wanted to try that bridlepath but never had the time? Today is the day! If you own your own horse then jump on board and go for it, even grab your friends and they can walk alongside you for some company 🏃🏽‍♀️

🧘🏻‍♀️ Not enjoying the weather where you are today? Try this yoga routine you can enjoy indoors:

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26/04/2019

A strong core is not the only important factor when looking to increase your performance...

Body suppleness is also as important 🤸🏼‍♂️

Have a look at this interesting article giving you 5 secret tips to decrease stiffness ⭐️

The secret to a pain-free, balanced and supple seat, a more comfortable ride and a better connection with your horse

25/04/2019

🏋🏼‍♀️ New Gym Exercise 🏋🏻‍♂️

Try squatting on a balance trainer, it’s not as easy as it looks!

This exercise will help improve your balance and strength, exactly what we need to get the best out of ourselves and our horses 🏇🏼

23/04/2019

Eaten too many Easter eggs this weekend?

Not to worry, have a go at this quick core workout that you can do at home, in the gym or even outside of your horse’s stable! Grab a friend and do it together 💪🏼👭

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22/04/2019

Your fitness is just as important as your horse’s fitness.

This yoga routine will help increase your mobility in the saddle and therefore improve your horses performance 💪🏼🥇

Here is a great 10 minute yoga routine that is great to do before you go for a ride or on those days off when you can't ride. Perfect for helping to loosen t...

19/04/2019

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18/04/2019

Are you at the yard looking after your horse for hours after work and sick of reaching for fast food? ❌ 🍔🍟🍩 ❌

Try this healthy chicken club wrap that you can make at home and take with you to eat as an on-the-go meal... 🌯😋

Whole-wheat tortillas provide a tasty twist in this quick grilled chicken breast recipe that combines all the elements of a classic club sandwich into a wrap. Serve with extra napkins.

17/04/2019

According to Connor Clennan, qualified nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach, there are 6 obstacles that stop horse riders treating themselves as athletes. They are as follows:

⏰ Lack of time ⏰

🥵 Lack of energy 🥵

🚘 Life on the road 🚘

🍔 Only having convenient and fast food available 🍔

🥂 Alcohol consumption and the social side of the sport 🥂

📖 A lack of understanding or importance on the rider’s health and fitness 📖

Do you agree? Are any of these obstacles your excuse for not treating yourself like an athlete? Check out the article below...

In the first of a new series, Connor Clennan, a qualified nutritionist and a strength and conditioning coach to professional sportspeople and private clients maps out what he believes prevents riders from treating themselves as athletes

15/04/2019

What do you think?

A new “Fitbit-style” monitoring device for equines could help boost welfare and performance, its creator believes. The EquiVi, a wearable device similar to fitness and activity trackers used by humans, can provide real-time measurements of horses’ vital signs, including cardiovascular health. ...