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
Ep10 How Does Wear and Tear Arthritis Affect Rider Fitness?
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Have you been told your joints are showing wear and tear? Osteoarthritis - especially in the back, hips, and knees - is a daunting specter for riders. We need those joints to ride our horses well! Does a diagnosis of OA mean we should ease off workouts or horseback riding to minimize further wear and tear? In this episode, we look at what really causes arthritis, plus how we can prevent it or minimize symptoms to stay comfortable in the saddle as we age.