kmbleekman4 days ago6 minFood For Stay Away ShowsBalancing food and eating well around shows & stay away competitions can sometimes be tricky to navigate. This week the showjumping stay...
kmbleekmanMay 186 min5 reasons all riders NEED to be resistance training Following on from last week's blog about professional riders & their training you obviously know the importance of adding resistance...
kmbleekmanMay 116 minTraining like the prosSo, with badminton having just been and gone a lot of us are feeling super motivated and excited for the rest of our own seasons!...
kmbleekmanMay 45 minHannah's Journey From Chronic Pain to Pain Free & 11kg lighter on the way“The more I ride the more it hurts and I’m just stiff and locked in my lower back and hips. I make my living riding sooooo it’s a bit of...
kmbleekmanApr 215 min5 Simple Steps To ACTUALLY Achieve Your GoalsStarting out on any new journey can be a daunting prospect & often when we think about where we are right now & where we want to get to,...
kmbleekmanApr 126 minMaking your training rider-specific Discussing training & workout design with riders is always really interesting. Most riders have tried some form of training before...
kmbleekmanApr 67 minTraining around your menstrual cycleI always ask riders on their consultation calls if they have a healthy menstrual cycle. Often at the start of a journey that question...
kmbleekmanMar 245 minCalorie DeficitWe've probably all heard the phrase "calorie deficit". James Smith has made it his hashtag & bought it into the mainstream media. But...
kmbleekmanMar 235 minHorse & Hound Podcast; Event Rider Fitness SeriesRecently I featured on the Horse & Hounds podcast on their "ask the expert" segment on the weekly podcast. The 8-week mini-series covered...
kmbleekmanMar 225 min10 Steps to Start To Build Your Riding FitnessFirst things first the fitness industry loves to overcomplicate things. It is an unregulated industry where these days anyone is able to...
kmbleekmanMar 23 minGemma's JourneyIn this week's blog, I wanted to share with you one of my client's success stories. Gemma approached me a few months back after seeing a...
kmbleekmanFeb 235 minTime, money, motivationTime, money & motivation are without a doubt the 3 biggest objections I hear from riders when they are considering starting a fitness...
kmbleekmanFeb 166 minIs feeling sore after training a good thing?DOM’s (delayed onset muscle soreness) or the “ouchy feeling” as it can often be referred to is something I hear riders speak alot about...
kmbleekmanFeb 85 minRider Hip MobilityHip mobility is a common area all riders struggle with. It’s very common for Equestrians to have tight quadriceps (thighs), hip flexors &...
kmbleekmanFeb 24 minWhat makes me the go-to rider coach?Event Rider Fitness is the go-to hub for all riders who are looking to change their health & fitness once & for all. My coaching...
kmbleekmanJan 267 minThe right diet to support you as the best rider & athleteNutrition & diets are without a doubt the biggest minefield for all riders when it comes to beginning a strength, health or fitness...
kmbleekmanJan 207 minWhat do I need to do to get myself riding fit?This is a question I’ve been asked alot lately by clients, friends, family members & other fellow riders. It’s always the same at this...
kmbleekmanJan 125 minPlanning out 2022Happy new year to you all! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas period & enjoyed spending time with your family & friends. Now it’s...
kmbleekmanDec 17, 20212 min2021 all wrapped up! Merry Christmas allMy final blog of 2021! What a huge year it’s been. When I was packing up presents to send off to my clients last night I felt pretty...
kmbleekmanDec 8, 20216 minSquat Mobility For RidersSquats are a movement that feature in pretty much all training programmes whether that’s a crossfit programme, bodybuilding, strong man,...