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Why is sleep important?
Sleep is a hugely underrated & overlooked element of most athletes training & nutrition journeys. Everyone places a lot of focus on their...
kmbleekman
Feb 3, 20216 min read


How to train your abs to improve your riding
One goal every rider shares regardless of their experience, level or profession is improving their core strength. Core strength &...
kmbleekman
Jan 27, 20215 min read


10 Simple Ways To Get Fitter To Ride
I’ll keep it real with you guys. The fitness industry loves to overcomplicate things. It as an unregulated industry where these days...
kmbleekman
Jan 20, 20214 min read


About me.......
Usually, on the blog, I try to bring you all useful information on topics that will help to further your understanding & knowledge of how...
kmbleekman
Jan 13, 20215 min read


Motivation
One of the most common questions I am asked on socials is; “How do I keep myself motivated to exercise & eat well?” Especially in this...
kmbleekman
Jan 6, 20214 min read


MERRRY CHRISTMAS!
A very quick & short post today to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New year! What a year it has been. The world has been...
kmbleekman
Dec 24, 20201 min read


Coping With Christmasssss
You’ve worked damn hard all year through gym sessions & a lot of home training! Christmas is creeping up around the corner & I know for...
kmbleekman
Dec 16, 20205 min read


3 Reasons All Riders Should Be Strength Training
Whilst cardio exercise is a great form of aerobic training for riders & can help to maintain the health of your heart & lungs strength...
kmbleekman
Dec 9, 20203 min read


10 Minute Home Core Workout
Right now most of us are training from home. The lack of daylight means that a quick, convenient, short session works for us right now...
kmbleekman
Dec 2, 20202 min read


The truth about food; Does McDonald's make you fat?
The truth about food. At the weekend I decided to go crazy & have a McDonalds for Sunday lunch. Yes, I am joking with the crazy part, I...
kmbleekman
Nov 25, 20205 min read


What is online coaching?
In this current day & age, home training is most definitely the way to go for many of us. Many trainers are now offering online coaching...
kmbleekman
Nov 18, 20206 min read


Is glute strength important for riders?
Glutes are something we hear alot about, peaches, toosh whatever you want to call it our Instagram feeds are now full of girls doing the...
kmbleekman
Nov 11, 20206 min read


Lockdown 2.0 Home Training Tips
As I write this sat on the sofa after an afternoon trip to the seaside with the dogs it kind of feels like a strange Christmas. Everyone...
kmbleekman
Nov 4, 20205 min read


Should I be striving for muscle soreness?
Let’s talk about DOMS- muscle soreness if you’re unfamiliar with this term. Recently I was having an interesting discussion with a client...
kmbleekman
Oct 28, 20205 min read


Why am I so anxious of the gym & my fitness journey?
A study conducted by Fitrated in the USA found that 64.9% of women avoid the gym & starting a fitness journey due to extreme anxiety or...
kmbleekman
Oct 21, 20207 min read


Is running good for Equestrians?
A really interesting topic; “Should you be running to help your riding & if so is it good for you as a horse rider?” So many people tell...
kmbleekman
Oct 15, 20205 min read


How many rest days do I need to take?
We focus on training & fitness alot but how often do we stop & consider our rest? Rest & recovery is essential in order for our bodies to...
kmbleekman
Oct 7, 20206 min read


Is your diet affecting your riding?
The FEI refer to riders as athletes. Athletes use food to fuel their training cycles & competition seasons and their diet can often be...
kmbleekman
Sep 30, 20206 min read


Improving your core strength for riding
A popular discussion within Equestrian fitness is core strength & stability. Often a rider's goal can be to improve their core & get...
kmbleekman
Sep 23, 20204 min read


5 Exercises To Help Straightness & Imbalances
In today's post, I will be sharing 5 of my top exercises to help riders improve their straightness & balance side to side. From previous...
kmbleekman
Sep 16, 20205 min read
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