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Training around your menstrual cycle
I always ask riders on their consultation calls if they have a healthy menstrual cycle. Often at the start of a journey that question...
kmbleekman
Apr 6, 20227 min read


Calorie Deficit
We've probably all heard the phrase "calorie deficit". James Smith has made it his hashtag & bought it into the mainstream media. But...
kmbleekman
Mar 24, 20225 min read


Horse & Hound Podcast; Event Rider Fitness Series
Recently I featured on the Horse & Hounds podcast on their "ask the expert" segment on the weekly podcast. The 8-week mini-series covered...
kmbleekman
Mar 23, 20225 min read


10 Steps to Start To Build Your Riding Fitness
First things first the fitness industry loves to overcomplicate things. It is an unregulated industry where these days anyone is able to...
kmbleekman
Mar 22, 20225 min read


Gemma's Journey
In 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...
kmbleekman
Mar 2, 20223 min read


Time, money, motivation
Time, money & motivation are without a doubt the 3 biggest objections I hear from riders when they are considering starting a fitness...
kmbleekman
Feb 23, 20225 min read


Is 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...
kmbleekman
Feb 16, 20226 min read


Rider Hip Mobility
Hip mobility is a common area all riders struggle with. It’s very common for Equestrians to have tight quadriceps (thighs), hip flexors &...
kmbleekman
Feb 8, 20225 min read


What 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...
kmbleekman
Feb 2, 20224 min read


The right diet to support you as the best rider & athlete
Nutrition & diets are without a doubt the biggest minefield for all riders when it comes to beginning a strength, health or fitness...
kmbleekman
Jan 26, 20227 min read


What 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...
kmbleekman
Jan 20, 20227 min read


Planning out 2022
Happy new year to you all! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas period & enjoyed spending time with your family & friends. Now it’s...
kmbleekman
Jan 12, 20225 min read


2021 all wrapped up! Merry Christmas all
My 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...
kmbleekman
Dec 17, 20212 min read


Squat Mobility For Riders
Squats are a movement that feature in pretty much all training programmes whether that’s a crossfit programme, bodybuilding, strong man,...
kmbleekman
Dec 8, 20216 min read


Managing food over Christmas
December is here, Christmas is upon us and after last year of no socialising, no Christmas parties, it looks like parties, meals out, and...
kmbleekman
Dec 2, 20216 min read


How can I make time for my training?
We all know as Equestrians that time is one of the biggest problems & barriers we face in our daily life. There is never enough time to...
kmbleekman
Nov 24, 20217 min read


Can exercise help to reduce riding pains?
Most riders experience pain at some point in their riding life. If riding & horses are your career, then we all know being in physical...
kmbleekman
Nov 17, 20214 min read


Michelle's Journey Back to Jumping 1.20's
Working with clients & seeing their progress is my favourite part of the job without a doubt. Seeing riders come to me struggling with...
kmbleekman
Nov 10, 20216 min read


My 5 favourite rider core exercises
Core training should be a staple in every rider's training programme. I’ve been through the reasons why core strength is so important for...
kmbleekman
Nov 2, 20214 min read


Is your partnership 50%
You hear horsey girls say it all the time; “Oh you just don’t get it!” Being horsey girls we often feel misunderstood by other halves,...
kmbleekman
Oct 28, 20214 min read
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