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

Over the past few weeks we have discussed several different styles of exercises and I understand that it may be overwhelming, but hang it there. Again, hard work will pay off; I promise.

Wedding Season Week 6:

“It all comes down to decisions, choices, and focus!” (Jackie Warner)

Tip: Keep it simple. It is those that get injured or give up that make exercising too difficult. Stay motivated, but keep it simple. Find something that you can consistently do week in and week out.

Week 6:

The focus for week six is on Olympic lifts. These may not be “simple” at first, but you will eventually get the hang of them. I used to do every single one of these lifts back in high school; if teenagers can perform these movements, so can you.

The key to being successful with these movements is proper technique. Use little to no weight and just get comfortable with the movements. They are total body movements so they will increase your heart rate as well as increase coordination, power, stability, and stamina. I recommend performing two or three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. Good luck and remember to hit the cardio as well.

Check out weeks one through five of the 10 Week Wedding Fitness Plans and other bridal fitness programs.

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10 Week Wedding Fitness Plan: Week 6

Out of all the posts and blogs that I have done, I don’t ever remember discussing my actual workout routine. I used to do cardio before my weight training, but have recently switched the two and have had a great deal of success. This allows me to have more energy and stamina during my weight training portion.

I typically workout five to six days a week for about an hour to an hour and a half at a time. Each day I break down certain muscle groups basically in a push-pull form followed by three to five miles of jogging. This helps me work every large muscle group at least twice a week and has worked for me for several years now.

I do approximately four to five lifts per body part each day followed by several sets of abdominal exercises before my cardio. I also use a super-set form of lifting style as well. This helps keep the heart rate up while increasing stamina and I can get more done in less time as well. Below are what my days usually consist of:

Monday/Thursday: Chest/Back/Abs

Tuesday/Friday: Biceps/Triceps/Abs

Wednesday/Saturday: Legs/Shoulders/Forearms

And again each day of lifting is followed by three to five miles of jogging. This works for me, but like I have said before that every “body” is different and that you need to find what works for you. Good luck and results will come to those that sacrifice the time and effort!

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Mathue Johnson’s Cardio and Weight Training Workout