Rider Fitness and Health Contest! Win a $500 Fitness and Health Makeover! - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T11:41:02Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/rider-fitness-and-health?commentId=1773158%3AComment%3A437323&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi All, the contest is now cl…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-07-01:1773158:Comment:4497642011-07-01T21:01:22.962ZBarnmice Adminhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/admin
Hi All, the contest is now closed and we'll announce the winner as soon as we hear back that she has received our message. Thank you for contributing some fabulous ideas about fitness and nutrition! We look forward to having more contests with lots more great prizes!
Hi All, the contest is now closed and we'll announce the winner as soon as we hear back that she has received our message. Thank you for contributing some fabulous ideas about fitness and nutrition! We look forward to having more contests with lots more great prizes! After unintentionally beginni…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-07-01:1773158:Comment:4497632011-07-01T19:23:33.721ZCat Pearehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/CatPeare
After unintentionally beginning my running in the arena, running around with beginner riders I was instructing. I joined a small ladie's group, running with them just a few times. They taught me the 'talk test': run while chatting; when you are unable to talk, then walk; when you are able to talk again, run. Swimming lengths at the pool also helped. Additionally, the lesson learned about breathing in Biology 12 was very helpful. You breathe by negative pressure. Focus on emptying your lungs,…
After unintentionally beginning my running in the arena, running around with beginner riders I was instructing. I joined a small ladie's group, running with them just a few times. They taught me the 'talk test': run while chatting; when you are unable to talk, then walk; when you are able to talk again, run. Swimming lengths at the pool also helped. Additionally, the lesson learned about breathing in Biology 12 was very helpful. You breathe by negative pressure. Focus on emptying your lungs, then just relax and allow the created vacuum in your lungs to draw the air in again. Experiment with different breathing patterns (e.g. exhaling in 2 puffs before inhaling), and exhaling with footfalls helps - try to empty the bottom of your lungs. If you begin to suffer knee pain, my own opinion is that you are probably not using your joints correctly. I rectified my own knee situation by running more quietly. I found that when I ran with quieter footfalls, I used my joints better, and my knee soreness disappeared - I regularly ran on the road too. The bonus I received with in these early days was that my mild asthma disappeared, along with my allergies to cats, dogs and horses! Posting here outside of the c…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4497102011-06-30T14:20:22.472ZBarbara F.http://www.barnmice.com/profile/BarbaraFogler
<p>Posting here outside of the contest, but I did want to take this opportunity to share what has worked for me. Almost eight years ago, I was dragged to a karate class by my husband. We have both been training in karate and mixed martial arts ever since! It has made a huge difference to my strength, timing and balance and confidence.</p>
<p>If anyone here is even toying with the idea of trying it, I highly recommend that you give it a go! It has improved my riding and made me a different…</p>
<p>Posting here outside of the contest, but I did want to take this opportunity to share what has worked for me. Almost eight years ago, I was dragged to a karate class by my husband. We have both been training in karate and mixed martial arts ever since! It has made a huge difference to my strength, timing and balance and confidence.</p>
<p>If anyone here is even toying with the idea of trying it, I highly recommend that you give it a go! It has improved my riding and made me a different person - and I started in my 40s!</p>
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<p> </p> My husband has discovered run…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4499062011-06-30T14:15:18.248ZSusanhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Susan
<br/>My husband has discovered running and it's something that I am thinking about getting into. He started with a running group and I think that's a super way to keep motivated. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else out there is in a running group and, if so, how is it working for you?
<br/>My husband has discovered running and it's something that I am thinking about getting into. He started with a running group and I think that's a super way to keep motivated. I would be interested in knowing if anyone else out there is in a running group and, if so, how is it working for you? The best nutritional advice I…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4498132011-06-30T14:10:30.700ZKatherinehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Katherine
The best nutritional advice I've received is to ALWAYS read the packaging and check for fat, sodium and calories. My biggest fat and sodium shock? Instant noodles!
The best nutritional advice I've received is to ALWAYS read the packaging and check for fat, sodium and calories. My biggest fat and sodium shock? Instant noodles! O.k well this is coming from…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4498112011-06-30T14:10:15.899ZLyndahttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Lynda
<p>O.k well this is coming from a rider who has been out of the saddle and out of shape for too long . Losing a good 20 pounds would be wonderful.</p>
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<p>All of your postings are great and give me ideas.</p>
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<p>At this moment I am trying to eat three meals a day, and not do my usual of not eating Breakfast and lunch ,and finally eat at 8pm.</p>
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<p>drinking lots of water</p>
<p>my exercise is walking every morning with the dogs soon I will add a more cardio…</p>
<p>O.k well this is coming from a rider who has been out of the saddle and out of shape for too long . Losing a good 20 pounds would be wonderful.</p>
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<p>All of your postings are great and give me ideas.</p>
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<p>At this moment I am trying to eat three meals a day, and not do my usual of not eating Breakfast and lunch ,and finally eat at 8pm.</p>
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<p>drinking lots of water</p>
<p>my exercise is walking every morning with the dogs soon I will add a more cardio walk</p>
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<p>I clean houses sooo even there I am getting used to running up and down people stairs , I will have to find a way to step that up. Just because my body has gotten use to that workout.</p>
<p><br/>I just added chia seeds and greens to help with energy.getting rid of the bad stuff.</p>
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<p>My problem is a go all guns blazing to lose weight and get in shape and than when I even out and no more weight lost , I tend to stop.</p>
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<p>It would be wonderful to win this package but if some of you could be a cheering team to push when I feel ughhhh that would be wonderful.</p>
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<p> I feel everyone needs a team with them to help in all the areas.</p>
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<p>Lynda</p> Now that my only horse has ju…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4496232011-06-30T09:46:57.106ZSarah Frances D.http://www.barnmice.com/profile/SarahFrancesDurynek
Now that my only horse has just gotten arthritis, I'm not getting as much riding as I used to. So what I started doing is I find about 15 yoga exercises to help with balance and flexibility and 15 strenth exercises that I like and I work on them for an hour. I do the same exercises 3-4 times a week. It is fun because you are doing the exercises you like and you are done in no time.
Now that my only horse has just gotten arthritis, I'm not getting as much riding as I used to. So what I started doing is I find about 15 yoga exercises to help with balance and flexibility and 15 strenth exercises that I like and I work on them for an hour. I do the same exercises 3-4 times a week. It is fun because you are doing the exercises you like and you are done in no time. i have always biked and hiked…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4494552011-06-30T06:12:50.953Zamehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/ame
i have always biked and hiked and done some sort of gym class but when i got back into riding six years ago after a 30 year hiatus, i am really surprised at how much better my body is. i have way more stamina, my core strength has increased and my balance has improved. so - my health cure? just keep riding - 5-6 days a week.
i have always biked and hiked and done some sort of gym class but when i got back into riding six years ago after a 30 year hiatus, i am really surprised at how much better my body is. i have way more stamina, my core strength has increased and my balance has improved. so - my health cure? just keep riding - 5-6 days a week. Having a midlife horse brings…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4495302011-06-30T05:51:39.022ZMarcia Larsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MarciaLarson
Having a midlife horse brings with it all the considerations of midlife + horse. When I first got involved again after 25+ years, it was hard! Issues that were never issues while growing up with horses were now my main concerns: strength, stamina, anxiety and fear. It all took me by surprise,nothing was automatic anymore, and everything was so, well, physical. It sent me back to the gym, and that has made a huge difference on every level. My three times per week workouts include weights for…
Having a midlife horse brings with it all the considerations of midlife + horse. When I first got involved again after 25+ years, it was hard! Issues that were never issues while growing up with horses were now my main concerns: strength, stamina, anxiety and fear. It all took me by surprise,nothing was automatic anymore, and everything was so, well, physical. It sent me back to the gym, and that has made a huge difference on every level. My three times per week workouts include weights for every major muscle group plus cardio workouts on the stationary bike and rowing machine. I try to practice all the weight work with a strong, engaged core. On the two weekday mornings when I'm not at the gym my husband and I walk/hike the trails in our many regional parks that allow horses so that I'll be familiar with them when I'm ready to ride there. What a difference it has made! So far I've been just developing my relationship with and retraining my rescue OTTB. It is all sooo much easier since starting the walking and workouts. More energy, less anxiety and better sleep are the bonuses. So far as riding, up to this point it has just involved arena work, a little hacking around and riding western for the increased security, but my goal is to begin training in dressage. With that in mind I hope to add pilates to my workout to specifically target riding muscles and balance, straighten and refine my overall strength, I've also been following Weight Warchers for weight loss and to improve my general nutrition, but a personalized nutrition plan would be wonderful and another energy boost! I used to ride all the time,…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-30:1773158:Comment:4496092011-06-30T04:30:03.821ZJane McLeodhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/JaneMcLeod
I used to ride all the time, but focused on my daughter's riding since she was young. Then we got into breeding warmbloods for sale, hoping to find just the right one to keep for her. Now she's grown up and gone, and when I sell the remaining young horses, it'll be my turn. I may be 55 now, but I want to be READY.... So my goal is to get myself on a program so I can start my riding journey again when I have 5 weeks' vacation this August. It's been so long I don't even know where to start,…
I used to ride all the time, but focused on my daughter's riding since she was young. Then we got into breeding warmbloods for sale, hoping to find just the right one to keep for her. Now she's grown up and gone, and when I sell the remaining young horses, it'll be my turn. I may be 55 now, but I want to be READY.... So my goal is to get myself on a program so I can start my riding journey again when I have 5 weeks' vacation this August. It's been so long I don't even know where to start, so some help would sure be great. After all those years of riding until I was about 40, including 13 years in the drag fox hunt, it would be fun to be back in the saddle. If I could just get rid of the "saddle bags" before inflicting myself on my wonderful mare.