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The Rider's Fitness Program
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The Rider's Fitness Program

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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.

The Rider's Fitness Program details a fun and effective six-week program that strengthens the muscles riders use while improving overall balance, flexibility, and coordination. The book features more than 85 exercises designed to help new riders get over the aches and pains of getting started and experienced riders hone their skills and technique and prevent injuries. The ultimate goal, of course, is to achieve "oneness" with the horse.

The routines are flexible, so individuals can customize the workout they need for jumping, dressage, reining, endurance, polo, or rodeo. The exercises are accompanied by step-by-step photographs that demonstrate how to perform each action properly (with an emphasis on safety). The exercises are progressive, from basic to advanced, and suitable for riders at all fitness levels.

The authors also include fundamental information on diet, general health and safety, and what clothing and equipment are necessary.

The Rider's Fitness Program is a comprehensive handbook for riders of all experience levels, with workout routines for every type of riding discipline.

 
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Product Details
Author:Dianna Robin Dennis
Paperback:224 pages
Publisher:Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication Date:November 15, 2004
ISBN:1580175422
Package Length:10.8 inches
Package Width:8.5 inches
Package Height:0.7 inches
Package Weight:1.35 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 11 reviews

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Average Customer Review:4.5
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5A real comprehensive fitness program for riders  May 06, 2008
Most of the riding fitness books I've seen have been very basic and rather generic. This is a real comprehensive weight training program targeted at equestrian athletes. You will need access to gym equipment to carry it out, however. I really appreciate seeing riders treated as the genuine athletes they are!

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4It's good  Jul 30, 2007
Has some good exercises that you can perform without going to the gym. However it does rely heavily on a lot of high end gym equipment. Still worth while to help build muscle and help increase flexibility.

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5good for others then just riders  Mar 16, 2007
The exercises in this book are very good for a rider but also for the non rider as focus on balance and the core of your body. Easy to follow and explained well.

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5The Rider's Fitness Program  Jan 12, 2007
Very helpful, great to have a resource focused on the rider!

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4Interesting  Dec 03, 2006
I got this book from the libary and I like it enough that I am here to muy it.
I am and old hand at working out..I have belonged to gyms , had personal trainers..and gone to every " class " you can think of.
This book takes the best of all of that and offers it in a interesting format.
I didn't like the mix of workouts that could be done at home with equipment that is only found in a gym..but I compensated for that by making do with my weight bench ,swiss ball, bands and weights. I made a tilt board out of wood and a piece of 4" plastic pipe cut in half..that worked..for an incline board for the ab exercises I use the ball, and hang onto my weight bench. For the foam to stand on , I got a foam foot rest from and office supply store. With a little imaganation I have been able to modify the exercises that require going to the gym,and am able to do them at home.
I have been riding for 6 yrs and these exercises do seem to be helping me become a better rider.
I will be entering the Nov ammie WP show arena next season and need any edge I can get..

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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