Many of us have been unable to ride our horses during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, with its necessary restrictions on activities ensuring we maintain social distancing and stay at home. Needless to say, this has affected many of us in every area of our well-being; fitness, mental health and diet. We asked some professionals to give their personal tips to help riders stay fit as best as possible in the comfort of their home.
Josh Nichol
Josh Nichol says that simply walking is key during this stressful time.
“For me, the key to keeping in shape for riding during the Covid-19 crisis is to find a balance between actually working out and getting outside,” explains Alberta-based western horseman Josh Nichol, who lives on a ranch where he trains horses and clients in his Relational Horsemanship method.
For his own workout, Nichol mixes it up between 3-4 different exercises. “I will do 50 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, 15 pull-ups, and 10-15 minutes on the rowing machine. This lets me stay connected to my body, though I have to say that just doing the regular chores around the ranch is more exercise overall.”
