Horse Riding - English

 Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Posted by chellecarter
Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:53pm filed under Cardio - Sports/Cross Training

Calories Burned:  492 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Instructions: 
5 mins walking, 5 mins posting trot, 2 mins canter, 3 mins walking, reverse and repeat

10 mins lateral movements at sitting trot (ie. leg yield) or caveletti
5 mins transitions
15 mins walking cool down (or hacking)

This exercise is also great for strength trainig, focusing on core muscles, legs and lower back.

Tags:  horse, horses, horseback riding, dressage, equitation, equestrian

Exercise Comments

I hope it really does burn this many calories and hour because it sure is a fun way to exercise for me!
 
November 20, 2011 at 12:43pm

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