Comments on: Cross Training for Equestrians Part 1

By: michelle

michelle — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:01:07 +0000

Jenn ~ I’ve never tried Pilates, but I’ve heard it’s a great workout. I do need lots of core strengthening so maybe I should give it a go!

By: michelle

michelle — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:59:55 +0000

Thanks for visiting, Liz! I know what you mean about finding time for fitness. Barn chores are great for building strength, but they sure don’t do much for your cardiovascular system! A few more hours in the day would work well for me!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:53:47 +0000

I love Yoga, not only for strength and flexibility for riding, but it is also fabulous at building balance, another one of those all important things we must possess to be effective riders! I rotate Yoga with Pilates so I can keep those back muscles flexible and those core muscles strong (well strong-ER.)

By: EQUINE Ink

EQUINE Ink — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:53 +0000

I’ve just been chastising myself for not staying fit enough by cross training. Yoga always has helped me when I’ve been disciplined enough to actually do it! I wish it were possible to stay fit just from riding, mucking and tossing hay bales. That’s all I have time for right now. Sigh.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:29:05 +0000

Thanks, GHM! You’re right, yoga can be done by almost anyone and that’s one of the reasons I love it so much. It’s so easy to create an individualized program and increase the difficulty as you improve.

By: greyhorsematters

greyhorsematters — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:56:49 +0000

Great post Michelle! Yoga is one of the best exercises for anyone at any age. We could all use better flexibility. Thanks.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:19:32 +0000

You should get back into it, Jenn! And then report back the changes you are finding in your body and how it has affected your other workouts.

By: Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:45:55 +0000

I did yoga for several years and really enjoyed it. Now I feel like getting back into it!

By: michelle

michelle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:55:42 +0000

I hope you do start up, Juliette! I’m such a fan of yoga, now I need to practice what I preach and get back on my own regular routine of doing it!

By: michelle

michelle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:54:30 +0000

I imagine you probably are sore these days, Paint Girl! Maybe you should go for the hot tub, instead!! I don’t know much about practicing yoga if you have a bulging disk – my back trouble is mostly arthritis due to all of my falls and I don’t have any serious “injuries” like you do. I’d be interested to hear if it helps, if you get the all clear to practice.