Re[2]: human endurance
Roberta Lieberman (rlieberman@phillips.com)
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 16:44:36 -0500
You wrote:
> Where would I start to get myself in shape for endurance, I assume
you have > to be in good shape to do this?
It sure helps you & the horse!
1) Take lessons (dressage or centered riding (fancy name for dressage
for trailriders))
2) Ride
3) Walk a lot
4) Ride even more
5) Run or jog
6) Ride more yet
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Throw in a few stairs, and you've basically described my "program,"
but I always think I should be doing more specific strength training,
particularly for the quadriceps ("quads") and adductors. Lots of trail
riders also "work out" at the gym and do strength training. Matthew
M-S says back up to a walk and slowly lower yourself into a "sitting"
position -- try it and you'll see how fit/unfit your quads are!
Would love to hear more simple, do at home exercises along these
lines.
'Berta Jo ("I'm gonna get FIT this year!!") ("Promises, Promises")