Beyond the Crossties-An Equestrian Edge
Podcast Three: Mindset for Fitness
Explore the mental and physical connection between fitness, mindset, and riding performance.
Topics Discussed:
- What are some differences between people that like to work out verses people who are not active but still want to ride?
- Understanding the athlete mindset—and how it impacts your approach to training and performance
- Setting realistic, personality-aligned goals that promote steady, measurable progress.
- Strategies to increase motivation and maintain momentum toward your riding objectives.
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Takeaways
- Identify three clear goals with or without your trainer—define what improvement means for you.
- Select targeted exercises that directly support your riding development.
- Monitor progress through feedback—ask your trainer specific questions like, “Is this improving?”
- Strengthen your core and balance to enhance comfort and trust with your horse.
- Use video analysis to assess progress and self-motivate through visible change.
- Commit to short-term progress cycles—try a new habit for four weeks, evaluate, and adjust.
- Reflect on performance using a 1–5 scale to objectively measure growth.
