Re: RC: Re: people conditioning

["Beth Glace" <lb@nismat.org>]

Hi Heather, 
just because an exercise program does not consume a lot of calories 
does not mean it can not be useful to the rider.  Strengthening 
exercises, particularly of the adductors [muscles down the inside of 
your leg] and stretching can be done very easily with no special 
equipment.  You may also want to strengthen your hamstring muscles. 
When stretching you should focus on the calf, the adductors,  and the 
hip flexors [the muscles that connect the abdomen to the front of 
your thigh]. All stretches should be held for 10-15 seconds and 
repeated 3 times, 2-3 times per day.   If expending calories is your 
goal, ie doing more aerobic exercise, running and walking require 
nothing more than a decent set of shoes.   If you need specifics, you 
can write me directly.  Being aware of posture all through the day 
may allow you to more easily maintain a correct posture on the horse.


 Regards,
Beth


> Who out there does exercises in the comfort of their home?
> And, no, I'm not talking about the bedroom variety!  Apparently these sort
> of exercises don't consume nearly enough calories, so I'm told.
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> Heather

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Beth Glace, MS, CDN
Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY