Training
Hopefully you all took a little bit of time to work on your squat and lunge technique this week....and made the mirror you new best friend, Tiff takes us this week through push ups & chin ups.
If you are new to endurance or planning to go to your first competition here are a few key things which Bec Bramich thinks you shouldn't go without!
Most of the population if they train, train what they like or know but our bodies become accustomed to what we are doing very quickly and we plateau - Tiffany discusses this week what to do to avoid those pesky plateaus in our training routine.
As we progress as riders so does our balance and stability in the saddle. But do we ever think to challenge it to improve it?? Training on unstable surfaces can help to improve your balance, stability and proprioception.
Gilbert Böckmann has had a number of international jumping horses such as Cordalme, Quattro and super horse HGF Can Fly. Here he gives us some great exercises to try...
Equestrian pilates specialist, Helen Fletcher, gets you started with the basic exercises that enhance central (core) stability to enhance riding ability and enjoyment...
"Here are some simple things, that if done correctly, can help you get those marks up!"