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Glad you enjoyed it katB :)

Hi Here's an article I wrote for my Equestrian Athletes that I thought you may find interesting and links in nicely with the information I gave you yesterday on which foods you should eat to reduce back pain and the videos I made for you of the core exercises that are working really well for...

5 TOP NUTRITIONAL TIPS FOR THE EQUESTRIAN ATHLETE TO PREVENT BACK PAIN With many Equestrian Athletes suffering from lower back discomfort, I think that up to now the massive impact that nutrition can have on this has been ignored. When most people talk about back pain they will automatically...

Hi Matafleur This is a great post. I work with a number of equestrian athletes to help them improve their core stability and equestrian specific fitness. This is something that is not uncommon. Infact, when most of the equestrian athletes meet with me for their consultation, the biggest...

I wish It was a simple as that Andy. You see not all calories are equal and if you are eating toxic foods then, you will retain vast amounts of water to dilute that pollution!:) You are right though there does have to be a deficit somewhere, but eating clean whole foods is the way forward. You...

Rowing certainly is a great exercise. If you dont have access to a gym try this little leg circuit. Pulsing Split Squats- left leg forward (30s rest for 10s) Chair Squats-(30s rest for 10s) Lunges- (30s rest for 10s) Calf Raises- (30s rest for 10s) Pulsing Split Squats- right leg forward...

I use set of specific stretches with stabilisation exercises for the pelvis and this has worked wonders. By engaging the abdominals and stretching the lower back you get taller posture and more stable seat. Stay away from sit ups, they will tilt your pelvis forward and cause further back...

I find the pilates is good, but by combining them with specific cardiovasular exercises, using intervals of work and rest, I get far better results. You can do all of this without a gym membership!!

The trouble is Nic is that it actually will probably sit in the dvd rack more than it ever gets used. You need a plan , not a dvd!

I follow a specific nutritional plan that just involves eating clean whole foods, it really is so simple and I feel great. Losing weight is no problem on the plan as you get rid of all the toxins from the inside out. Its great aswell, because you can apply it to the whole family! No silly points...

Dont forget the rider fitness aswell! :) I use specific leg exercises and core exercises that stabilise the spine which is helping to keep my back strong and safe in the saddle. The fitness dramatically helps the horse particularly when tired!

Hi All, I have found that working specifically on using the upper legs and calfs , mimicing the movements very closely to the way we all ride to work really well. Also by following specific stretches to release the lower back in combination with core exercises that stabilise the pelvis to...