I have come up with a few tips on how to become a better rider. As we
know horseback riding is a fun, exciting sport it can also be a hard
sport. If you are not physically fit for riding, you may get tired
easily and that could be dangerous in many events. There are different
exercises for all sports. In riding we want to focus on many muscle
groups in the legs, abdominals, lower back, upper back and shoulders,
chest, buttocks and arms. Having balance and body control while on a
moving object will also help you become a better rider.
With
any physical activity, you should always warm up before and after
riding. Some studies recommend that you warm up using dynamic stretches.
An example of a dynamic stretch is moving while you stretch, such as a
lunge. These exercises are important, but they’re not the most important
way to train. Just riding regularly on your horse will also improve
your riding.
As most of us riders we do not have the time
to ride every day. You should at least exercise 3-4 times a week to stay
fit, since riding is limited. If we aren’t fit, we either cannot get
into the stance we need to be or we can’t maintain it. So, strength and
endurance are our main focus. We use strength to make one movement and
endurance being able make several repetitions of that movement.
To
get your strength you’re going to want to have dumbbells up to 30 lbs.
Don’t have any weights? Push ups, planks, sit ups, and pull ups are a
shortcut. There are many different exercises that you can do to get your
strength. Squats and lunges help strengthen your legs. To work your
lower back try doing deadlifts.
From a squat position, lean forward with a weight bar or dumbbells and
then lift from the lower back. These are only a few exercises that can
help you perform better.
It is also important to have some
sort of Cardio workout that are 20-30 minutes long. You can choose from
a variety of workouts like Horseback riding, Running, Kickboxing, Brisk
walking, Elliptical trainer, Cycling, or Swimming. As this is great
advice, I would like to stress that I am not a doctor or a personal
trainer and I do not promote any fitness as a professional, this is just
friendly advice I have come across and use this for my own needs. Feel
free to take this as something new to look at and don’t hesitate to
comment with your favorite ideas on how to ride better. We all like new
ways to learn.
