Most of my clients work with me because they want to be better for their horses.
Some work with me for aesthetic reasons.
However there are some very important reasons we should all be doing some form of resistance training, and that is as an investment in your future health.
Resistance training -that is training with weights, improves bone density which is naturally declining as we age. Women in particular are at risk of Osteoporosis which caused weakened bones. Obviously as riders we are more likely to be bashed around, fall off etc. which makes it even more important to protect our bone health.
It is also important to maintain muscle as we age. Again as young as your 30’s your muscle mass declines unless you actively work to rebuild it. Weight training encourages your muscle fibres to rebuild which slows down the ageing decline.
Frame your exercise as an investment in your future. Think about the long term and whether you still want to be feeling fit and strong and able to ride into your 80’s.
Weight training does not have to mean lifting weights, it can also mean body weight training.
Do whatever you can to find a way to make it a part of your life, yes to improve your body control for riding, and potentially as a component of changing your body composition; but most importantly to maintain your strength and fitness for your long term future.
If you want some help adding resistance training into your life Equestrian Fitness has a couple of options to suit you:
Online Programme – 3 workouts per week. 1 resistance, 1 HIIT, 1 Yoga https://www.equestrianfitness.co.uk/online-classes/
Done for you Kettlebell Training Programme
Or if you a want more personalised programme I have a couple of spaces for online training which involves me providing you with a bespoke programme, weekly accountability check ins and a monthly zoom catch up. £60. Email me if you’d like to discuss this: nicola@equestrianfitness.co.uk
