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Core Training to Actually Help Your Riding
If you walked into a gym or logged into a zoom session for a core class I'd put money on it that you'd see people lying on the floor...
kmbleekman
Jun 23, 20213 min read


How dehydration affects your riding ability
Considering the human body is made up of 40%-75% of water mass, hydration is absolutely key & whilst we are enjoying temperatures of up...
kmbleekman
Jun 16, 20216 min read


Tight hip flexors?
Many riders I work with come to me suffering from hip flexor tightness & pain. Your range of motion at the hip joint hugely affects your...
kmbleekman
Jun 9, 20215 min read


Consistency is key
I’ve started to realise that much of my written content starts with the line; “Just as you would with your horse.” It’s becoming a...
kmbleekman
Jun 2, 20216 min read


Your menstrual cycle & fat loss
“In a 2019 study 54% of women said they stopped exercising around their menstrual cycle. Yet for many women there is no reason to stop...
kmbleekman
May 27, 20219 min read


Meet the riders; Helen Bates Eventing
The majority of my blogs are all about providing you guys with lots of information about fitness, nutrition & how to help your riding,...
kmbleekman
May 19, 20214 min read


Snnnnacccks on the go
Snacks on the run can be a hard area of nutrition for riders and busy Equestrians to stay on track. Sometimes even with the best...
kmbleekman
May 12, 20219 min read


Trying to fix rounded shoulders?
Recently I have had many questions about how to improve your posture & reduce the rounded shoulders appearance in the saddle when riding...
kmbleekman
May 5, 20215 min read


Strength or cardio?
It’s a fair question to ponder & often if you ask many coaches you may find you get a very black & white yes or no answer. The fitness...
kmbleekman
Apr 28, 20216 min read


The F-it Mindset
We’ve all been there & had those days. One thing happens & adjusts the tone of the day to a slightly negative one then something else...
kmbleekman
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Do I need to warm up before I ride?
Last week I took part in my first ever podcast! It was a privilege & a very nice surprise to be invited onto The Pony Podcast by hosts...
kmbleekman
Apr 14, 20215 min read


Laura's Story
A while ago, pre-Covid, I put out an advert on Facebook saying I was opening spaces for riders who wanted to improve their fitness to...
kmbleekman
Apr 7, 20213 min read


Competition Nutrition
It's the night before the first competition of the season & you're a mixture of excited, anticipated & nervous all rolled into one. The...
kmbleekman
Mar 31, 20215 min read


I have no idea what to do
Sound familiar? That horrible feeling of knowing you need to improve your diet & fitness but not having a clue of what you need to do in...
kmbleekman
Mar 24, 20215 min read


Are meal kits really the best option?
These days life is all about convenience & speed, that includes our diet too. Thanks to modern-day technology ordering ready prepared...
kmbleekman
Mar 17, 20215 min read


My 3 top core exercises
Core strength & stability training for riders is an absolute must, most riders I work with or have worked with tend to come to me for...
kmbleekman
Mar 10, 20213 min read


Squats for riders
Squatting is one of the most common movements you see when looking in a gym or on social media. Squats fill up our time feeds & it looks...
kmbleekman
Mar 3, 20217 min read


Easy Thoracic Spine Mobility
Are you finding you're suffering from tight hips & a sore back? For lots of you, I bet you're spending alot more time at a computer these...
kmbleekman
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Emotional Eating
The equestrian world can be a hard place at the best of times. The emotional, physical & psychological demands of the horsey world &...
kmbleekman
Feb 17, 20214 min read


How to improve your mobility
Good mobility is key for being able to move efficiently in daily life & riding without any pain or discomfort. Mobility is defined as the...
kmbleekman
Feb 10, 20214 min read
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