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Julia's Journey
I love sharing my client's stories with all of you and showing how my coaching programme affects real riders' lives for the better. This...
kmbleekman
Sep 7, 20226 min read
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Full Week of Rider Workouts
When it comes to the training side of rider fitness there are so many unanswered questions! How many times a week should I be training?...
kmbleekman
Aug 31, 20228 min read
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How the menopause affects fitness & riding
I’ve spoken about female hormones & the menstrual cycle quite a lot on my platform before. Understanding your hormones & the effect they...
kmbleekman
Aug 24, 20227 min read
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A Summer of Sport
The summer of sport we have had this year in the UK has been unreal! I absolutely love this time of year when there are so many different...
kmbleekman
Aug 17, 20226 min read
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Injuries & Niggles
Injuries and niggles as riders is something that all of us will have to deal with at some point. Whether it’s returning from a broken...
kmbleekman
Aug 10, 20228 min read
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Who Am I?
Welcome to my blog if you haven’t already visited the site! Usually, on the blog, I’ll try and bring you a post every week about a topic...
kmbleekman
Aug 3, 202210 min read
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Best Cardio For Riders
Cardiovascular fitness is a big component of all equestrian disciplines. Whether you are a polo player or a showjumper it’s important...
kmbleekman
Jul 27, 20226 min read
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Reducing snacking & finding a balanced diet
Have you ever found yourself mid-meeting or after riding wandering into the kitchen, opening up the cupboards or the fridge and putting...
kmbleekman
Jul 20, 20226 min read
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Feeling Confident in your White Breeches
Let’s be honest, whatever discipline you compete in show gear is not exactly the most flattering outfit out there. Tight white breeches,...
kmbleekman
Jul 13, 20226 min read
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How does online fitness coaching work?
I hope you’re all having a great week so far! It’s nice to see the sun back out & shining bright so fingers crossed it’s here to stay...
kmbleekman
Jul 6, 20229 min read
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Core training for Equestrians
When I go through applications to my rider coaching programme I read the problems riders are facing. Over 75% of riders who have applied...
kmbleekman
Jun 29, 20225 min read
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Training & Exercising During a Heatwave 🥵
I hope you guys are all having a good day and week & are enjoying this amazing weather we're having! I like to try to keep my blogs as...
kmbleekman
Jun 22, 20226 min read
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Accountability; is it the key?
We've all heard the word accountability but how many of us truly know what it means? The dictionary definition is, "the fact or condition...
kmbleekman
Jun 15, 20224 min read
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Foam Rolling for Equestrians
Most riders suffer from some form of pain in their bodies, whether that is joint pain or muscular discomfort it’s a common struggle for...
kmbleekman
Jun 1, 20226 min read
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Food For Stay Away Shows
Balancing food and eating well around shows & stay away competitions can sometimes be tricky to navigate. This week the showjumping stay...
kmbleekman
May 25, 20226 min read
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5 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...
kmbleekman
May 18, 20226 min read
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Training like the pros
So, with badminton having just been and gone a lot of us are feeling super motivated and excited for the rest of our own seasons!...
kmbleekman
May 11, 20226 min read
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Hannah'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...
kmbleekman
May 4, 20225 min read
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5 Simple Steps To ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goals
Starting 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,...
kmbleekman
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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Making your training rider-specific
Discussing training & workout design with riders is always really interesting. Most riders have tried some form of training before...
kmbleekman
Apr 12, 20226 min read
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