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While not necessarily the cheapest form of exercise, horse-back riding is one of the most comprehensive ways to exercise, offering participants aerobic exercise while stimulating numerous bodily systems and developing muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory fitness. Of course, as this is a primarily outdoor pursuit, riders also get lots of fresh air as well as the opportunity to bond with an animal and gain confidence by controlling something so much bigger than themselves. It has become accepted that human-animal interaction is an excellent way to combat stress and petting an animal is proven to reduce the blood pressure. Consequently, horse-riding is a great way to attain better levels of all-round health and fitness.
Those that aren’t familiar with horse-riding may perceive it to be a very passive or non-aerobic pastime but this couldn’t be further from the truth. A study carried out at Bristol University discovered that a horse performs 100 movements in three different dimensions during the course of a 10-minute walk. Each time one of these movements occurs, the rider’s muscles expand and contract in order to maintain balance. This happens even if the rider is not conscious of the effort he or she is making and simply riding a walking horse can exercise the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, as well as thighs.
Unsurprisingly, the faster the horse goes, the more demand is placed on the riders and their muscles, providing muscular exercise to core abdominal and thigh muscles. When a horse begins to trot, the traditional English style of riding encourages the rider to rise up and down in keeping with the horse’s pace. This requires the rider to use calves and knees to push off from the saddle each time.
Regardless of your speed, horse riding stimulates the respiratory and circulatory systems, although trotting and cantering on horse-back are considered the more beneficial in terms of cardiovascular exercise. Research indicates that the calories burnt up during an hour of horse riding are comparable with the total calories used performing an hour of running or cycling.
In addition to providing aerobic, muscular and cardiovascular exercise, the motion of the horse stimulates the system in the brain that enables to stand upright and maintain balance. It is the fact that horse-riding impacts on and stimulates so many of our body’s systems that makes it such an all-inclusive health and fitness regime.
So, next time your gym membership comes up for renewal, why not consider taking a new direction in your exercise routine? Horse riding not only helps to improve fitness levels; it also has a positive effect on your balance, co-ordination and confidence. With many celebrities and other fitness fanatics becoming hooked on horse riding, it’s definitely worth a try; after all, a one-hour riding session will burn fat, help strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, reduce stress and speed up your reflexes. While you won’t necessarily look like Madonna after a year of riding, you’ll definitely be able to see and feel the benefits of your new pastime.
Regards,
Nicky