Why We Love Fitness Tips (And You Should, Too!)
Horseback riding is a sport that involves a lot of finesse and personal strength. It's extremely important that riders have a well-developed core, strong legs and a balanced upper body. Some quick and easy workouts, basic nutrition and important attitude changes must take place in order for working out to be truly effective. So let’s begin!
As a club sport at the University of Maryland, we have optional workout sessions each week for our members. The main goal of UMET Workouts is to help each rider become more physically fit and healthy. The workouts are designed so that any individual of any level of fitness can make it through each one.
Some quick and easy workouts:
Abs
50 crunches
50 bicycles
50 left oblique crunches
50 right oblique crunches
3 X Through
Legs
3 X 15 Lunges Each Leg
3 X 20 Squats
3 X 20 Sumo Squats
3 X 50 Scissor Raises
3 X 50 Leg Raises
3X 20 Donkey Kicks
3 X 50 Calf Raises
Arms / Chest / Shoulders
3 X 20 Tricep Dip against a chair
3 X 15 Bicep Curls
3 X 15 Tricep Raise
3 X 10 Push Ups
3 X 15 Lateral Raise
3 X 15 Chest Press
3 X 15 Chest Flies
3 X 15 Shoulder Press
3 X 15 Shoulder Raise
Basic Nutrition:
Exercise is really only about 30% the actual workout and 70% what you eat. Although it seems like a no brainer, a lot of people don’t know the simple ways to cut calories and carbs while still maintaining a well-balanced and delicious diet.
Eat at least 5 servings a fruit and vegetable each day
Drink at least 64 oz of water (Getting a reusable water bottle is a really good way to stay hydrated)
Grilled or baked over fried chicken
Fit and Active microwavable meals for a quick and easy meal
Quest Protein Bars for a healthy and fast snack
Make sure there are lots of colors on your plate
one color generally means a lot of carbs (aka pasta :/ )
Change That Attitude:
In order to make effective lifestyle changes, your attitude has to change first. If you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply maintain your physique, it's important that you do a few things.
Set small attainable goals. It's better to have 5 small goals than 2 huge goals because
it's easier to achieve the little milestones
Write down what you eat, you don’t have to count calories, but write down what you are ingesting so you at least know what you are putting in your body
Be positive at all times – especially in the face of disappointment
Exercise for 30 minutes at least four times a week
Be dedicated. Nothing will change if you aren’t consistently trying.
It takes a month for you to notice the changes and two months for everyone else to notice.
Now.... If your feeling motivated... go check out our schedule!
