The Rider's Fitness Program
74 Exercises & 18 Workouts Specifically Designed for the Equestrian
Author: Dianna Robin Dennis, John J. McCully, Paul M. Juris and Anne Kursinski
Here is the perfect book for beginning riders who are using muscles they never knew they had before, advanced riders who want to stay in top form (especially as they get older), and weather-bound riders who can't get out during the winter but want to be fit when spring arrives.
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Summary
Here is the perfect book for beginning riders who are using muscles they never knew they had before, advanced riders who want to stay in top form (especially as they get older), and weather-bound riders who can't get out during the winter but want to be fit when spring arrives.
Description
Get in top riding shape! Designed to strengthen the muscles commonly used by equestrians while improving overall balance, flexibility, and coordination, this six-week fitness program includes clear instructions and step-by-step photographs for more than 70 exercises. You ll learn how to create workout routines that are customized for specific disciplines like jumping, dressage, and rodeo. Whether you re a beginning rider or have years of experience, increased fitness will help you prevent injury and improve your riding form.
Critic Reviews
“"...a comprehensive assortment of exercises to motivate any rider to get fit."”
-Chronicle of the Horse
About the Author
Dianna Robin Dennis is a full-time equestrian writer and lifelong rider. She has written for many equestrian magazines in the United States and abroad, including The Chronicle of the Horse and Equestrian (Horse Show) magazine.John J. McCully is a certified fitness professional and personal trainer. He co-founded Equestrian Fitness Company, which tailors fitness programs for individual riders.A specialist in sports development and rehabilitation, Dr. Paul M. Juris has served as Kinesiologist Research Coordinator at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and as a consultant to numerous professional athletes and sports teams in the United States.
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You're just six weeks away from world-class strength, balance, and flexibility! Being strong and fit is the key to achieving the ultimate goal of oneness with your horse. Now, with The Rider's Fitness Program , you can practice skills at home or in the gym that will bring you closer to this goal when you're in the saddle. This unique, six-week workout routine is designed specifically for equestrians. Each exercise will help you build the strength, endurance, and skills that will enhance your riding experience. Novice and weekend riders will appreciate the exercises designed to reduce aches and pains and prevent injuries. Returning riders will find that these workouts refresh their muscles' memory until they are up to speed again. And experts will discover new ways to hone their skills off the horse. No matter where you stand on the riding spectrum, The Rider's Fitness Program will help you get in shape--physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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