Horseback riding is an amazing hobby and I wish that I could find the time to do more of it. I’ve been discussing workouts that help riders develop the strength needed. We’ve discussed the lower body exercises to help prepare your body for the jolts and shock of horseback riding, as well as the core strength needed to help you maintain proper posture.
Although your upper body is less of a factor, you still need to train it properly to prevent possible injury, soreness, and to help maintain good posture.
Muscle soreness is very common among those of us that workout, especially if you are just beginning the workout process. When you workout, the muscles fibers are being broken down, and this may cause occasional soreness. Thus, the importance of protein, which helps build and repair the broken muscle fibers.
Muscle soreness is caused from either over doing it or never doing it. When the muscles in the body are not used to a certain exercise they may become sore due to the break down of the muscles. If you constantly do the same type of exercise at the same speed or weight, the body is going to adapt to this exercise and the only way to become stronger, faster, or leaner is to change the exercise, and this will more than likely cause muscle soreness. Overdoing the exercise works the same way and if this does happen be sure to note it and back off a little next time.
Neck pain is common for people of all ages and can be acute or chronic. Acute meaning that it only lasts for a short period of time while chronic can last for several weeks or longer. There are several factors that can cause neck pain and most of which are not serious. A couple of these factors could be poor posture, stress, or even a poor sleeping position. But some factors can be serious such as spinal issues, motor vehicle accidents, or injuries from contact sports and may require surgery. Remember, while at work, try to refrain from hunching over into your computer. This is one of the leading causes of neck pain.
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