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
Ep18 - The 5 Phases of Rider Fitness
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Which phase of rider fitness are you in right now? In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger introduces the 5 phases of rider fitness — from “I don’t need that” to “this is part of who I am” — and helps you identify where you are without judgment. Whether you’re unsure how to start working out for riding, struggling to stay consistent, finally seeing results, or trying to make fitness feel like a natural part of your equestrian life, this episode offers practical encouragement for moving forward.
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