Training tools to build your core!
Scroll down to view articles from BioRider Fitness; training tips and methods to help you develop the body to ride horses to their fullest. Join the equestrian fitness community to get future tools and tips to help you succeed in your riding. Take a look at the free 30 day workout sheets which you can copy, print and use for your next workout.
Training tools to build your core!
Join the equestrian fitness community to get future tools and tips to help you succeed in your riding. Take a look at the free 30 day workout sheets which you can copy, print and use for your next workout.
Scroll down to view articles from BioRider Fitness; training tips and methods to help you develop the body to ride horses to their fullest.
Strength Training
Strength Training originally published Equine Journal, April 2014 The biggest priority for all levels of riders is to establish a firm, stable position in the saddle. No muscle works alone in the body, so it’s important to learn how they are connected and which ones to focus on. The BRF Program emphasizes the importance of […]
Fascia Release 4 Athletes
Fascia Release for both the horse and human Fascia builds up on both a horse and a human. No ones immune to this sticky tissue that comes in to screw with a persons/animals mechanics. Even if you’ve never been seriously injured or had a surgery, you will develop some fascia as you get older. It […]
Increasing difficulty of the planks
Increasing difficulty of planks increasing core stamina & alignment Start simple The basic plank is probably the most beneficial. When increasing the levels of difficulty in this exercise, remember to go back to the simple plank every once in a while. To read more about the basic plank, click here. The floor verses balance equipment […]
Three Fitness Truths
3 Fitness Truths working out as an equestrian First Truth Growing up as an equestrian, there’s only been one goal; to be an effective rider with a good position. Other sports I played became easy second to riding and being an equestrian is the motivation to be fit. To feel what a really good ride […]
SL Squat | TRX
SL Squat | TRX increase symmetrical lower body stability To have the hips even from left to right is a very hard to achieve. The idea is that we get as close to even as we can. Everyone and horse has a better side/direction that the body develops more strength than the opposing side. There’s […]
Stirrup | Stability
Stability in the Stirruphip, knee to ankle
Must Do Exercises 4 Dressage
Dressage Riders must do exercises [wonderplugin_carousel id=”34″] Do exercises once a week to keep top dressage muscles engaged for overall better core support. ENGAGE THE PELVIC MUSCLES add these exercises to enhance your seat! VIEW NOW [wp_ad_camp_3] [wp_ad_camp_1]
Must Do Exercises 4 Western
Western Riders must do exercises [wonderplugin_carousel id=”37″] Do exercises once a week to keep top western muscles engaged for overall better core support. ENGAGE THE PELVIC MUSCLES add these exercises to enhance your seat! VIEW NOW [wp_ad_camp_3] [wp_ad_camp_1]
Warm Up
Warm Up before or after your riding EX. LIST 10 second count bridge 5-6 inhales in each stretch, per side Knee to elbow with knee twist: 10 reps Kneeling Medicine ball Push backs: 10 reps Repeat: Bridge, Knee to Chest, Thigh Cross Over reps Purpose of a Good Warm Up This particular warm up gets […]
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Strength Training
Strength Training originally published Equine Journal, April 2014 The biggest priority for all levels of riders is to establish a firm, stable position in the saddle. No muscle works alone in the body, so it’s important to learn how they are connected and which ones to focus on. The BRF Program emphasizes the importance of […]
Fascia Release 4 Athletes
Fascia Release for both the horse and human Fascia builds up on both a horse and a human. No ones immune to this sticky tissue that comes in to screw with a persons/animals mechanics. Even if you’ve never been seriously injured or had a surgery, you will develop some fascia as you get older. It […]
Increasing difficulty of the planks
Increasing difficulty of planks increasing core stamina & alignment Start simple The basic plank is probably the most beneficial. When increasing the levels of difficulty in this exercise, remember to go back to the simple plank every once in a while. To read more about the basic plank, click here. The floor verses balance equipment […]
Three Fitness Truths
3 Fitness Truths working out as an equestrian First Truth Growing up as an equestrian, there’s only been one goal; to be an effective rider with a good position. Other sports I played became easy second to riding and being an equestrian is the motivation to be fit. To feel what a really good ride […]
SL Squat | TRX
SL Squat | TRX increase symmetrical lower body stability To have the hips even from left to right is a very hard to achieve. The idea is that we get as close to even as we can. Everyone and horse has a better side/direction that the body develops more strength than the opposing side. There’s […]
Stirrup | Stability
Stability in the Stirruphip, knee to ankle
Must Do Exercises 4 Dressage
Dressage Riders must do exercises [wonderplugin_carousel id=”34″] Do exercises once a week to keep top dressage muscles engaged for overall better core support. ENGAGE THE PELVIC MUSCLES add these exercises to enhance your seat! VIEW NOW [wp_ad_camp_3] [wp_ad_camp_1]
Must Do Exercises 4 Western
Western Riders must do exercises [wonderplugin_carousel id=”37″] Do exercises once a week to keep top western muscles engaged for overall better core support. ENGAGE THE PELVIC MUSCLES add these exercises to enhance your seat! VIEW NOW [wp_ad_camp_3] [wp_ad_camp_1]
Warm Up
Warm Up before or after your riding EX. LIST 10 second count bridge 5-6 inhales in each stretch, per side Knee to elbow with knee twist: 10 reps Kneeling Medicine ball Push backs: 10 reps Repeat: Bridge, Knee to Chest, Thigh Cross Over reps Purpose of a Good Warm Up This particular warm up gets […]