ways to get fit for horseriding again?

I was in a skiing accident a few years ago that left me not being able to ride for a few months. Total suckfest. I had shattered both my kneecaps. For the first few months I was not able to ride my physical therapist helped me out with these suggestions.

1. As the others have mention, walking does wonders when it comes to getting fit. Walk a couple of blocks, this will stretch any muscles, and get the heart rate and metabolism pumping again.

2. Light Yoga. Yoga is a wonderful therapy exercise. It stretches core muscles as well as the ones you weren't aware of. But it also creates lean muscle and tones your body. I say light yoga as there are many forms of yoga. Ranging from beginner to expert. So please do your research and begin with the lightest form of yoga.

3. When you are feeling up to it. Squats are another form of great exercise. It will certainly build up your leg strength and tighten your abdomen back up for riding.

4. Lifting a few light weights. Whether its with your legs or arms lifting weights will certainly stretch out your muscles.

5. Swimming also works wonders for the body and especially for those trying to work around pain. The water is very soothing and before you know it you will feel the muscles at work. Try a few laps.

Good luck!

If you had been in da army I could say simply take a PT Test however when you consider that I dont recognize whether or not or now not you're in I will simply say activity every day begin off sluggish and progressively paintings ya approach up. And to da individual dat stated da Vapor rub stuff, I aint neva attempted dat, it kind of feels find it irresistible could be a well proposal, however I dont have any probelms strolling lengthy distances regardless that. Still would provide it a check out!!

the only thing I can think of is sitting on a barrel so you can stretch those muscles out and not get as bad saddle seat. it will also help with balance.

i'm interested in this question; i'm just out of riding shape too, though not facing the extent of your injuries/muscle loss. good luck with your answers , i really wanna find out some ways to get back into shape lol.

go for walks daily, and go swiming because swimming sort of opens the muscles like when i fell off i joing the swim team and my muscles and bones felt open and not very sore. hope this helps and hope your ok!

Lots of walking will do you good. When your physio says so and you feel ok, throw in a couple of gentle jogs on your walks.