Episode 8 - Equestrian Rider fitness: how to start and what to focus on

In this episode, Miri and Rhi are joined by professional rider fitness experts Maeve Sheriden from Activate Your Seat and Steph Brumption from SJB Performance training. We discuss everything from sport-specific training to where to get started and what to focus on.  Chapters 0:00 Intro  0:27 Rhi’s week: big presentations, new bits and ‘thinking into happiness’ 11:38 32 Miri’s week: what would you do if you could live your life again?  23:40 Our topic today 29:07 Introducing our guests  30:19 Maeve: Activate Your Seat 32:06 Steph: SJB Performance Training  33:37 Your horse is not your gym 34:42 Sport-specific training  38:18 (the reality) of rider core strength  43:13 Where to start 57:16 To band or not to band 59:53 leg imbalances  63:30 The mental impact of fitness 67:04 Nutrition and fitness  74:15 the menstrual cycle and fitness  81:45 One thing to start, one thing to stop  Huge thanks to our sponsors for today’s episode: Premier Performance and Toggi.  Get your 4 FREE Premier Performance products with every order - that's 20% off AND 4 exclusive goodies FREE with every order using code equestrianlife20. Premier Performance T&Cs - DISCOUNT CODE CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, SALE PRODUCTS or BUNDLE PACK PROMOTIONS. Not available on Premier Horse Treats, packs of 3, 5 and 10 cookies or palatability samples, mash, Unicorn and Variety cookies are also exempt. Free products included whilst stocks last. Free products will be added to your order at the time of sending out. Use code TEL15 for 15% off Toggi Clothing.  Follow our guests:  Maeve: Instagram, website Steph: Instagram, website   Follow Miri on Instagram, TikTok and train with Hackett Equine  Follow Rhi on Instagram, TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   Produced by Amy Long