Equestrian Pilates

Here are the best exercises for equestrian strength and flexibility that focus on the core - the most important area of your body whether you are riding for leisure or competition. Strength and flexibility in the core muscles are particularly critical for superior posture, alignment, awareness, strength, and endurance under saddle. More specifically, when your movement emanates from a strong and flexible core, your stability and balance in the saddle is unparalleled, and your...
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Here are the best exercises for equestrian strength and flexibility that focus on the core - the most important area of your body whether you are riding for leisure or competition. Strength and flexibility in the core muscles are particularly critical for superior posture, alignment, awareness, strength, and endurance under saddle. More specifically, when your movement emanates from a strong and flexible core, your stability and balance in the saddle is unparalleled, and your communication with your horse using the movement of your torso and legs is clear and strong. Created nearly 100 years ago, Pilates is the most popular method of exercise worldwide, and is used by physical therapists and elite athletes everywhere so you know it works. Furthermore, Pilates is widely recognized as the best exercise for strengthening the core. The core includes all the muscle groups around the center of the body. Pilates is unique in its effectiveness in strengthening 3 particular core muscle groups that are virtually ignored by other exercise methods. When your core strength includes these 3 muscle groups your entire body is transformed with an entirely new level of balance, posture, stamina, and graceful movement. This book presents 18 quick and easy exercises which are part of the original mat program first developed by Joseph Pilates. They do not require any equipment or a gym. The author presents them in several ways for added clarity: HD streaming video, text, and photos. They are safe for any age and fitness level, and specially chosen to provide immediate results. The author chose these particular Pilates mat exercises based upon his my nearly 40 years teaching Pilates, and his personal experience riding horses. Additionally the author encourages readers to contact him anytime for personal online assistance. Free daily tips and news are also offered.