Diets in Review Blog » quads http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column Diet Column - bringing you all the best diet news and opinions Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Top 5 Leg Exercises to Prepare for Horseback Riding http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/top-5-leg-exercises-to-prepare-for-horseback-riding/ http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/top-5-leg-exercises-to-prepare-for-horseback-riding/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:00:07 +0000 Matt http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/?p=9969 mathue johnsonWhile my folks were visiting LA for the 4th of July I took them horseback riding in the Santa Monica Mountains. We rode trails by the infamous “Hollywood” sign and the views were absolutely breath taking. After our three hour adventure through the mountains my legs, butt, and back were tight and I could tell that I was going to be sore a few days later.

So, I have put together a pre-horseback riding workout routine for you (just in case you get the wild hair to ride as well). Today the focus is on a leg workout and I recommend performing three sets of 20 repetitions at a medium weight.

The following workout will focus on your hamstrings, glutes, quads, inner, and outer thighs. This will increase your stamina, leg strength, and will prepare your muscles for the shock of that stiff saddle. Stay tuned for the upper body and core horseback riding workout routines as well.

Top 5 Leg Exercises To Prepare For Horseback Riding

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Top 5 Leg Exercises to Prepare for Horseback Riding

]]> http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/top-5-leg-exercises-to-prepare-for-horseback-riding/feed/ 0 The Golf Workout http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/the-golf-workout/ http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/the-golf-workout/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:07 +0000 Matt http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/?p=9492 golf workoutWell, it’s definitely summer time and that means golf season is in full affect. Golf originated in Scotland in the 12th century and has been very popular ever since. I strongly believe that golf is a game of mental toughness, natural ability or skill, and a little bit of luck. I play once or twice a year so I am definitely no expert, but I have trained my share of golfers and have had great success with them.

Below is a workout routine that will help enhance your golf game and will help you drive the ball further than you ever have. The workout focuses on the major muscle groups that play a key role in the golf swing. These muscle groups consist of the core, hamstrings and quads, upper back, shoulders, and the forearms.

The core is used for strength and power while the quads and hamstrings are used to maintain good posture and prevent lower back and knee injuries. The upper back, shoulders, and forearms are used for spine and club control. I recommend performing two or three sets of 20 repetitions to increase muscular strength as well as endurance. Good Luck!!

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The Golf Workout

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