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by Chancellor » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:27 pm » in The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics

I believe that with the font size larger, I have accomplished all the requests that were on the old thread save being able to embed youtube videos....

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And... 2025?

Last post by Tanga « Thu Feb 13, 2025 7:56 pm
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by Moutaineer » Sun Feb 02, 2025 4:49 pm

Now we have made it to February, and the time of New Years resolutions has passed, who is doing what to get/keep themselves in riding shape as we...

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Health and Fitness 2024

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by StraightForward » Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:37 am

It was interesting going back and reading through the 2023 thread. I'm not exactly back where I started last year though, so that's good. Definitely...

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riding fitness programs?

Last post by Tanga « Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:26 pm
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by blob » Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:13 pm

I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions of virtual programs that might help me build up some strength and fitness and/or out of the saddle.

I tried...

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Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:26 pm
Posture Fail

Last post by Quelah « Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:43 pm
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by Kamama » Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:32 pm

Since I stopped riding dressage, about 8 months ago, I have recently started lessons in Western.
My posture has left town.
I used to sit tall and...

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Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:43 pm
Hips

Last post by Tanga « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 pm
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by Chisamba » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:09 pm

In the past five years my " upright" posture had deteriorated to a more forward seat. The reason is mostly due to hip pain and bursitis. On...

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Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 pm
Health and Fitness 2023

Last post by blob « Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:27 pm
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by StraightForward » Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:37 pm

Here we are one week in to the new year without a new fitness thread yet.

I'm pretty focused on fitness this year because I've got to be able to sit...

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SKIROW Machine

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by keirajohnston » Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:57 am

Hey there,I skirowed today for one hour and 15 minutes .It was great and I have a extra earned 1,073 calories .But if I eat that what good did I do...

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:57 am
Health and fitness 2022

Last post by Chisamba « Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:08 am
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Attachment(s) by StraightForward » Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:49 pm

It looks like we're due a new thread for the new year.

I am feeling weaker than I'd like in my core. I haven't seen the inside of a gym in almost 22...

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How does this even happen?

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Attachment(s) by PhoenixRising » Fri May 20, 2022 4:53 pm

I started seeing a new chiropractor this week, and as part of the intake/assessment, he took x-rays as they do. But you know it’s bad when the first...

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Health and fitness 2021

Last post by demi « Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:37 pm
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I have 5 minutes before DH wants to go walk the dogs so I’ll get as much in as I can and come back to this later.

That’s part of my plan. Involving...
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Changing seat

Last post by Lipsmackerpony88 « Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:20 pm
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by EmilyRyan » Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:18 pm

Hello! New here.

I'm currently starting to take dressage lessons after a long time of showing hunters and I am struggling with a few things. I ride...

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:20 pm
Fitness 2020

Last post by StraightForward « Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:35 pm
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What is everyone doing to get in, and stay in the saddle?

I'm feeling pretty motivated by the idea of riding Tesla's gaits, so I've been more...

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Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:35 pm
Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)

Last post by heddylamar « Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:46 pm
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by musical comedy » Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:02 am

Dresseur posted an in-depth report on her health on the progress thread. I can certainly relate to it, and had intended to write a report on my own...

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Accountability

Last post by StraightForward « Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:55 pm
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Attachment(s) by Tuddy » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:44 pm

I am starting this thread as I am back on the getting healthy wagon. I've had, literally, 6 months of eating and drinking anything I can get my hands...
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:55 pm
Dieting

Last post by Chisamba « Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:56 am
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by musical comedy » Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:46 pm

I want to tell you my personal views on dieting.

First of all, I believe weight is a product of the genes we are born with. I think some people are...

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Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:56 am
Stamina

Last post by musical comedy « Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:24 pm
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by goldhorse » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:44 am

What do y'all do off the horse to improve your stamina on the horse? I am hitting the gym regularly, work with a personal trainer twice a week, can...

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Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:24 pm
Barre classes

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by piedmontfields » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:07 am

I thought I would share my new "secret" pleasure/torture: Barre classes.

For those who don't know me, I am a long time yoga practitioner...

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Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:10 pm
Advice on supplement program?

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by lisamark1122 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:06 am

I am looking at a few different options, just wanted some input. I just hit 51, still work out daily. Looking for I guess a combo of a testosterone...

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Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:06 am
Injured ACL in knee

Last post by Flight « Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:48 am
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by Flight » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:00 pm

Has anyone torn their ACL? Mine is almost totally ruptured, and there is some instability in my knee when I do certain movements. It's fine if I am...

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:48 am
Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??

Last post by Tsavo « Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:59 am
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by ASBJumper » Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:35 am

So, obviously we were always taught in gym class to stretch before exercise.

This never seemed to translate to riding (i don't recall ever seeing a...

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:59 am
Personal trainers and gyms

Last post by texsuze « Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm
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by demi » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:43 pm

Copying this over from the yoga thread:

I'd like to add that finding the right personal trainer may make the difference. I trained myself from my...

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Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm
Anyone try Yoga?

Last post by demi « Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:38 pm
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by Flight » Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:06 am

I went to a Yoga class today, never been before. It was 'gentle yoga' and it was ok.
Trouble is I'm not really into the whole...

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Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:38 pm
Anyone practice Tai Chi?

Last post by Dapple Field « Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
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by texsuze » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:21 pm

I saw a magazine ad for a Great Courses DVD on "Mastering Tai Chi". Twenty-four sessions, 30-minutes each. Mom, who will be 85 next week,...

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Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
Spring training!

Last post by Flight « Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
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by StraightForward » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:04 pm

Who's ready to up their game now that spring is here?

I was doing great in January and February, but have slacked off the last few weeks. Running...

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Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
Walking a 5K

Last post by Sue B « Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm
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by PaulaO » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:25 pm

I did my first one last weekend as a fund raiser for the horse rescue. I came in last among women, but beat 3 guys, for 94th place. Now I'm kinda...

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Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm

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