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Hull, pelvis, legs When riding, the entire body is required
Riding is often associated with taking a leisurely nature trip. But that should not hide the fact that such a ride can be quite exhausting. Riding can also be practiced as a health sport in which the whole body is required.
Especially the trunk muscles are required
Some people who like to go on horseback emphasize how well such a ride can reduce stress. Riding is not only a relaxing encounter with nature, but also stresses the muscles throughout the body. Above all, the core muscles are required by the constant balancing and resonating with the movement of the horse. Riding is therefore a great way to get the best from the core muscles. The maximum force does not play a significant role.
Riding is not only suitable for a trip into the countryside, but also as a health sport. On the horse, the whole body is required. (Image: ARochau / fotolia.com) A rider can not escape the movement for a second
If everything in the saddle could be stretched to the maximum, you could not adapt to the movements, according to a message from the dpa news agency. "Back and forth, left and right, up and down," explained Thomas Ungruhe of the German Equestrian Federation (FN) the pattern in the agency message. "And that happens in an unison and permanently." Change of direction, stop and go, ride on the circle - all these are in addition to the movement of the horse moments in which the body according to the expert, according to the compensatory work and is under tension. As a rider you can not escape the movement for a millisecond. A loose basic voltage is therefore essential.
Use musculature in a controlled manner
The pelvis is the central hub to adapt to the momentum of the horse. However, also the erection of the upper body is important, as explained silence. "If you roll yourself forward, you automatically work against the movement of the horse - that's why the abdominal muscles are challenged." It goes on to say that it is not just about adapting to the movements and balancing them, but also on the relaxation and relaxation of the muscles used in a controlled manner: "Tensioning the back muscles, for example, is the sign for the horse to slow down," according to dpa. For those who have gained a bit more experience, the light trot is the next gait added. According to the rest, the legs are more required. In this gait, the rider raises his buttocks in time from the saddle. Then only the knees and the calves are on the horse.
No prior knowledge needed
If instead of a saddle a strap with handles on the horse lies, these effects can be reinforced. This may also include special exercises, such as letting go of the arms or sitting sideways on the horse. "This is an incredible balance and balance training," said Unguhe. Already 20 to 30 minutes of training are enough for beginners. "Then you realize what you have done." As the German Equestrian Federation (FN) writes on its website, "no prior knowledge in riding or experience in dealing with the horse needed" to run health sports with the horse. "It only requires curiosity and openness to the horse and a new form of movement." (Ad)