Riding for Weight Loss

[lwood92]

Did you know that riding can be part of your weight-loss plan? This website www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc gives you a great guideline for calculating how many calories you are burning while doing activities, including Horseback riding. Check it out!

Example:
Based on 150 pound person
Grooming 30min--202 Calories
Walking 20 min--57 Calories
Trotting 20 min--147 Calories
Cantering 10 min--92 Calories

Burning calories can be fun!

[nightangel]

Thats really neat! I can't wait to get back out there, I've been grounded by my chiropractor and going to laser therapy three times a week. In the mean time I can't do ANY kind of physical activities, I'm not even allowed to lift over 5 pounds.

[lindad]

You forgot the biggest calorie burner of all, MUCKING! Not as much fun as the riding part, but none the less a real calorie burner.
Linda D

[nrly]

true Linda, and I have 3 stalls to muck and then pushing a full wheel barrel to the poo pile should burn something but I know it makes my arms stronger.
nola

[sonrisa98]

thats awesome, now I just need to get on my mare and start training for endurance again. Wonder how much weight I can lose? Sonya