
Ski fitness for equestrians? Yes!
There are many parallels (pardon the pun) between the physical and physiological demands skiing and horse riding... Speed, power, balance, core strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, switching between energy systems depending on the activity/race/phase and of course falling. But also technique. I've been trying to do my pony a favour by balancing myself better in the saddle. My pony is green and still learning to balance herself and build strength, so it's the least I can

What is the best form of exercise?
I’m often asked ‘What is the best form of exercise’. My answer is always the same: ‘It depends on what you like to do.’ It also depends somewhat on what you’re trying to achieve. But if you don’t like the prescription, I know it isn’t going to make a significant impact. I come across people who say they hate exercise and don’t want to go to the gym. That’s OK. I start investigations as follows with regards to physical activity. What do you LOVE to do? What do you wish you did