Fitness

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All you need for this lower-body workout is a resistance band.

Are you stretching after you ride?

Does your New Year’s Resolution include getting in shape for spring riding? We can help.

Use this lower-body dumbbell workout to help gain strength in the saddle.

Upper-body dumbbell workout designed for riders by riders.

Kelly Altschwager gives to you an at-home workout!

The stronger you are outside of the saddle the stronger you’ll be in the saddle. Here’s this week’s workout routine.

If you’re spending less time in the saddle this winter, check out this lower bodyweight workout routine to stay fit for your ride.

Make your horse life better in 2021 for setting New Year’s resolutions for yourself and your horse.

Are you stretching before you ride? Kelly Altschwager explains the importance of stretching before swinging your leg over the saddle.

In this episode of The Ride we chat with fitness expert and fellow equestrian Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts.

If you're looking to reach your 2020 fitness goals, this episode of The Ride offers advice from horsewoman and fitness professional, Kris Fiser.

This week Amberley Snyder explains to Sami Strong how to work her core to stay strong going across the arena between the barrels.

Break free of five fitness inhibitors that keep you from being a better rider.

A horse is only as good as the rider who pilots him. If you aren’t physically prepared to be the best pilot you can be, your horse can’t reach his full potential. Learn how to be equestrian fit.

Learn how your riding fitness affects your trail ride, and what you can do to make your horse’s job easier.

Make minor adjustments to your daily routine to dramatically improve your fitness results and riding.

Six fit riders share their best habits for staying strong and healthy while still making time to ride.

Stay in the saddle the rest of your life by focusing now on posture, balance, and core strength.

Build your riding muscles and enhance your balance in the saddle with this yoga pose for riders from top clinician Julie Goodnight.