The basic principles of training work for any type of training, strength, speed or stamina. But how we apply them and perhaps even more importantly, when we apply them wil determine what kind of athlete we are creating. Intrinsic factors always play a part: some have more sprint qualities, whilst others have the perfect genetic make up for long distance.
Muscle type 1 and 2 are also called red and white muscles, or slow and fast twitch muscles. I prefer type 1 and 2 because it leaves more room to distinguish the different abilities of especially the type 2 group. The type 1 muscle is really "the endurance" muscle, some horseshave a lot of this type because of their breed. But to use these...
Muscle type 1 and 2 are also called red and white muscles, or slow and fast twitch muscles. I prefer type 1 and 2 because it leaves more room to distinguish the different abilities of especially the type 2 group. The type 1 muscle is really "the endurance" muscle, some horseshave a lot of this type because of their breed. But to use these...
In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...
In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...
As an equestrian sports coach (focusing on endurance) it is always interesting to visit rides without taking part as a competitor. My previous blog (Exercise physiology 1: the importance of warming up for our energy stores) was about my experiences at a ride I was helping out at. I talked about the importance of a proper warming up by comparing our...
