training equestrian athletes

when training a rider…

…you need to understand what they are facing within their discipline. Adapting exercises to the needs of each discipline is crucial to achieve better results. A lecture on this subject may be;

• avoid injuries on horse and rider

• stable work

• physics vs. focus

• biomechanics

hormonal impact

listen to your body

The effects of the hormonal system on the body's functions are extremely complex, interesting and much is still unknown. The myths on this subject are many, and it might be hard to sort out whats real and whats not;

• hormonal balance

• hunger and satiety

• Insulin and insulin resistance

• understand the signals

stubborn weight

why diets don’t work long term

Why do diets usually lead to a weight gain or at least a return to initial weight in the long run? I explain how obesity works, what balance the body strives for and how to reset body set weight!

workout vs rest

for both horse and rider

It is as important to understand when and how to exercise, as when and how to rest to optimize performance and durability. This is as important for the horse as for the rider. I explain how and why!

quality sleep

a piece of the puzzle often neglected

To be able to focus and perform, make the right decision in a split second and thus become one with the horse, one needs to rest. To sleep efficiently sounds contradictory, but can make your life a lot easier.

nutrition

the impact of food on performance

The right diet and water are obvious important factors for health and performance, but how should we eat and drink? And when? This lecture gives a better understanding of what food we should eat and how easy that can be.