Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride with The Sweaty Equestrian
Want to keep riding and caring for horses for a lifetime? Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride is all about helping riders and their horses perform their best now, plus well into their later decades. Join personal trainer and endurance rider Tamara Baysinger (aka The Sweaty Equestrian) as she explores the workout, nutrition, motivation, and weight loss tips you need to ride stronger in a day and longer in your life.
This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I get fitter for riding horses? What kinds of workouts actually help equestrians? How can I ride longer without getting so tired? What muscles matter most for riders? Is horseback riding enough exercise? Is rider fitness different after 40? How does menopause change rider fitness? How can I solve pain in the saddle? Is weight loss important for horseback riding? What exercises should I do to be a better rider? What kind of workouts are best for women riders?
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Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride with The Sweaty Equestrian
Is Rider Fitness Different After 40?
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After 40, rider fitness really does change—but that doesn’t mean decline is inevitable. In this episode, we discuss how shifting hormones affect muscle, metabolism, stress, and weight gain, and why the “just ride and do barn chores” approach stops working. We break down the two levers that horsewomen can use to stay lean, strong, and confident in the saddle. You can join the 2026 Leaner Stronger Rider Challenge at thesweatyequestrian.teachable.com/p/leaner-stronger-rider or learn about membership at TheSweatyEquestrian.com/fitness.