Neutral Spine
So when we are exercising and looking to get into “neutral spine” are we sure what this means?
Straightness
It is all very well to correct our straightness and our posture in a controlled gym environment, or on a mat, but what we really need to be doing is correct it in all the actions and things we do in life. However having an understanding of what is actually stuck, tight, over flexible is …
Ankle strength and stability
If your ankles do not have the same range of motion or strength – will that affect your body? Maybe there is no pain – but if you do not move and stabilise the same on each side you will compensate at your knee or at your hip or at your lower back in order …
The part “STABILITY” plays in speed and powerful actions.
If you slam the door of a room with a wobbly plywood wall as you slam the door the wall will wobble and much of the energy will be lost here rather than in the door actually slamming shut versus slamming the door on a brick wall, which will swing on a firm hinge and …
The role of the Seat and Leg when riding a horse
There is a lot of discussion around seat and leg position in riding horses – the role of each, what one is trying to achieve etc. To strip away all of the detail what we are trying to do is sit on our horses back as lightly and relaxed as possible, to go with their movement …
Race Horse Trainers – Jenny and Chris Gordon working on their core strength along side their fitness for their sport.
Chris and Jenny have both competed in racing horses throughout their life – they have had many wins between them on point to point jump courses, and have the accolade of being the only couple to race against each other on the Grand National Course at Aintree. Now, they train horses and have a consistent …
Horse and Hounds Article on Posture and how it can help you and your horse….
“Strengthening from the core … a study has shown that an unmounted rider core fitness program can improve rider symmetry and equine welfare.” Finally a proper study shows the importance of posture and rider core fitness work on the ground is important to improve riding posture and the posture and wellbeing of the horse. Something …
Sunday Times endorses Biomechanics Coaching and GOOD POSTURE as a necessity
“In every exercise if you don’t start from a good postural position you won’t achieve optimum strength, you may use the wrong muscles and eventually something in your body will give” … The Sunday Times on 1st Nov 2015 endorses the necessity to have correct posture before getting in to an exercise regime and in order to …
Correcting Running Posture to IMPROVE PERFORMANCE and AVOID INJURY
This is really worth a read – https://www.podiumrunner.com/training/the-five-most-common-running-form-mistakes/ Simplifies the errors that are being made time and time again. Repetitive running injuries are avoidable with good Biomechanics, alignment and movement. Corrective exercises help to support a better structure and so a stronger base to run from. These running errors come about by poor posture and poor …
Biomechanics for Polo Players
There is such dynamic movement required to play polo. Control the pony, hold the mallet, rotate to hit the ball, and keep on board. It is essential that the rider is agile, supple, has full range of motion. The rider needs to be strong and injury free, so it is imperative that he is rehabilitated …
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