TRAIN THE RIDER TO
UNLEASH THE HORSE!
Do you want:
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A more supple, secure seat
Superior balance, posture & symmetry
Stability & coordination for effective aids
Injury prevention
Stamina and energy
Graceful movement
More harmonious partnerships​
It's every equestrian's wish list!
ALL of these are achieved most effectively by training the RIDER for human fitness and performance!
Just ask the pro riders what they do in the gym...
FITSCIENCE EQ rider fitness programs are delivered on a premium app PACKED with fitness management features to support adherence and RESULTS in the saddle.
designed to fit in with your busy life & riding schedule
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Delivered to you, do anywhere workouts.​
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Customisable experience powered by premium fitness training software.
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Builds skill, autonomy and habits as well as great fitness for riding.
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All expertly designed by equestrian sports scientist, nutritionist, behavioural science researcher.
ARE YOU READY TO EVOLVE AS AN EQUESTRIAN?
MEMBERSHIP
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Choice of phased, progressive rider fitness programs​
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​On-demand workouts
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Custom workout builder
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​App with all programs & tracking
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Calendar for reminders & adherence
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Fitness wearables and app integration
​​* No lock in contracts.
* A monthly subscription, just over AUD$1 per day!!
once you have a subscription, Please come back here to ADD your program! (below)
* Fitness programs start every Monday (sign up by Sunday to start the next day)
*Sign up takes you to the web platform.
*After that, download the "Trainerize" app from Apple App Store or Google Play - everything is on the app (only a few features on the web platform). Links below.
*Membership required before you can sign into app.
*Return to this page to add your program! (it will show up on your app the day it starts, next Monday after added.)
Rider Fitness Foundations
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16-week, 3-phase introductory program.
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A more gentle or returning-to-exercise/ back-in-the-saddle program.
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For those with little/no exercise experience.
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Focus on excellence in human movement; form, posture and correct execution, one exercise at a time.
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Build foundational rider fitness elements - balance, stability, strength/endurance, mobility, symmetry and body control & awareness.​
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Starts with bodyweight only, use basic equipment later (light weights, bands).
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Progressions and assessments over 2 x 5 week phases and 1 x 6 week phase.
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Prepare for the Gains program.
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3 x 15-20 min sessions per week to start.
INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP, NO MORE TO PAY!
​(ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT FITSCIENCE EQ MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION)
mobility for riders
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8-week, 2-phase program.
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Month one: 3 x 15 min mobility sessions/ week, plus weekend bonus follow along video sessions.
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Month two: 4 x per week plus bonus videos. ​
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Focus on mobility but also enhance other foundational rider fitness elements - balance, stability, symmetry and body control & awareness.
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No equipment required (except a mat)
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No experience necessary.
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Motion is Lotion! Feel the difference in the saddle and never look back to stiffness!
INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP, NO MORE TO PAY!
​(ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT FITSCIENCE EQ MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION)
Rider Fitness gains
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18-week, 3-phase program to improve the fitness elements equestrians require.
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Suits most riders for equestrian-specific training to improve​ balance, symmetry, stability/ strength, endurance, mobility, coordination and athleticism.
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For those with general exercise experience.
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Compound exercises; 2 at a time to improve neuromuscular skills.
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Enhance progression by increasing sets, slower movement, increasing resistance or adding extra workouts (lots of choice!).
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Progress & assess over 3 x 6-week phases.
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Basic home equipment (a short, wide loop style band, light hand weights, mat.)
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3-4 x 18-28 min sessions/ week to start.
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After 18 weeks, continue with new programs every 6 weeks.
INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP, NO MORE TO PAY!
​(ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT FITSCIENCE EQ MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION)
Fitness Gains Phases 4, 5+
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Select this if returning and have previously completed the 18-week Rider Fitness Gains program (with Phases 1-3).
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If you keep a current subscription after the 18-week Gains Program, you do not need to add this on (it will continue automatically).
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6-week programs in each phase with new exercises and challenges.
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Suits most riders for equestrian-specific training to improve​ balance, symmetry, stability/ strength, endurance, mobility, coordination and athleticism.
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Enhance progress: more sets, move slower, increase resistance, add extra workouts.
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Basic home equipment (bands, hand weights, mat, stick.)