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equestrians
improve your confidence in the saddle
Have you ever heard your instructor say
“Heels down"
"Shoulders back"
"Move with the horse"
"Sit deep…”
Or have you struggled to maintain your balance at the canter or sit a spook…
Or worse, felt pain or soreness during or after your rides?
This can be challenging and sometimes feel foreign or even uncomfortable, because your body is not trained to hold those positions or to allow you to react.
There is no other sport in the universe that does what you do as an equestrian. Whether it’s in the arena or show ring, in lessons, or on the trail. The postures and positions in the saddle are nothing like anything in our lives outside of the barn.
Not to mention that you are partnering with a 1000+ pound, fight or flight, prey animal.
As riders our bodies need to be different than any other sport therefore our workouts need to be different than an any other sport.
A soccer player’s workout will not be as effective for an equestrian.
A basketball or tennis player’s training can’t match what you do as an equestrian.
The hour or two that you spend in the saddle each week or even each day is not the best or even enough time to build the strength mobility, flexibility, and muscle memory in order to hold those positions.
That’s why I created my Rider-Focused Online and Virtual Training Program.
Using the time outside of your rides, performing exercises that target the specific muscles you use in the saddle is the best and fastest way to create the muscle memory, mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance that you can bring to every ride!
So you can spend your time in the saddle focusing on
your technique,
your seat,
and most important…
your connection with your horse. ❤️
NUTRITION, TRAINING, MINDSET
METABOLIC PEACE 12-WEEK 1-1 COACHING PROGRAM
The program is uncomplicated.
And because every person is unique, it’s based on you. Which is why it works so well and clients are able to maintain their success long term.
We start with nutrition.
We work together on finding the foods that work best for YOUR body. That way you can feel good all the time and you can confidently eat in all situations-cooking at home, eating out at restaurants, family or work gatherings, etc. You’ll focus your meals around those foods majority of the time with the freedom to have occasional treats, a glass of wine, or a cookie, or ice cream. While still maintaining your great energy, quality sleep, and progress.
Next we’ll bring in movement.
Together, we’ll find which types of exercise you like AND that will give you the best results in the shortest time investment. I’ll help break your activity into short, doable sessions that you don’t dread or find overwhelming. That way you can make movement a lifestyle, instead of “trying to get in shape.”
Third, we work on your habits & mindset.
You’ll have a few simple “aims” to work on each week. We’ll meet every week to go over what’s going well and where we need more focus.
You’ll begin to change your daily habits to support your path. That way your progress is sustainable for life and living this way becomes second nature.
Virtual Training
Live 1-1 Virtual Training Sessions With Me
If you are just beginning your journey, you are coming back from an injury or illness, or you prefer more focused, one-on-one workouts, I offer live-virtual personal training via Zoom or FaceTime.
When we begin working together, you’ll go through a complete assessment that includes your health history, body composition, current fitness level, and lifestyle.
First we’ll work to correct any imbalances in your movement patterns.
Next, I’ll utilize a mix of movements and movement styles to create workout sessions that follow the ebb & flow of your life while maintaining your forward progression.
Depending on your current fitness level, goals, and interests, your workouts will be made up of functional movements, traditional strength movements, short burst cardio intervals, core work, and flexibility.
Of course, all of your movements will be modified to get you the greatest and safest results.
Together, we’ll set realistic and reachable goals so that you can progress gradually and consistently.
Based on your progress, your workout will change as you train. This keeps your program fresh and challenging.
I’ll never push you past what you can do, but I will always encourage you to go just beyond what you think you can do.
You will begin to see and to believe that you can do more than you have ever thought possible!
Online Training
Online Training Programs
We lead busy lives.
Work, family, pets, commuting, homes, social commitments, holidays...the list goes on. Trying to fit classes or even scheduled training in can be a challenge.
You want the highest quality workouts designed specifically for your body.
You want a well designed plan that will move you toward your goals and one that works with your schedule.
You want to know that you have somewhere to go to get answers, help, encouragement, and accountability.
My Online Training Program is your answer!
Here’s what you get when you join--
Custom workouts (complete with my video demonstrations and individual modifications as needed) delivered right to your phone via my free app, or through your private portal on my website. You can do your workouts at home, your gym, hotel room, outdoors, wherever you are, at a time that works for you!
Private Facebook Group for questions, encouragement, feedback, and friendship!
Monthly and Weekly Check-ins via Zoom or FaceTime.
Daily Check-ins online.
HEAR FROM SOME OF MY CLIENTS
Denise
Learning what inflammation was doing to my body was key.
My overall health has improved because I have let go of foods and lifestyle that no longer serve me.
I’m more flexible in the saddle especially in my hips.
My arthritis pain is so much better!
My chronic badder and stomach issues have gone down to almost nothing.
My headache episodes have reduced
And I don’t feel bloated before I ride my horse Raven!
And I lost 20 lbs!
I have begun the journey of feeling amazing! Thank you Diane.
Talara
I have ridden horses all my life, but I never had much confidence or skill to be very competitive.
After starting working with Diane, I gained amazing strength in my core, my arms and my legs.
I noticed the difference while riding and even while doing chores. I was able to toss a bale of hay and carry buckets of water with no problem.
Since I’ve been working with Diane, I have gained an awesome amount of confidence in my competitions.
I don’t always win, but I always feel very strong and proud after each run.
Just two weeks ago I went to a barrel race with 54 girls entered and won! I was probably the oldest barrel racer there!
At 59 I feel capable and empowered.