Fitness
Master your ride both in and out of the saddle with Ride TV’s Fitness playlist—your go-to training series designed specifically for Western riders who want to build strength, coordination, and control. Led by certified trainer and nutrition coach Kelly Altschwager, this collection delivers practical, horse-savvy workouts you can do from home. Warm-up with Pre-Ride Stretches, get strong with upper- and lower-body resistance-band routines, and power through Saddle Strong segments that focus on core control, posture, and spatial awareness.
From Post-Ride Stretching for recovery to quick Fit Tips on hydration, rest, and riding with purpose, Kelly packs each short video with targeted advice that translates directly to better riding and healthier horsemanship. Ready to ride smarter? Strengthen your body, sharpen your posture, and enhance your performance—all with fitness built for the Western lifestyle.
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Pre-Ride Stretches
Get ready to ride with these stretches from Kelly Altschwager.
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Lower-Body Resistance-Band Workout for Riders
Kelly Altschwager demonstrates effective resistance band exercises for improving lower-body strength.
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Upper-Body Resistance-Band Workout for Riders
Fitness expert Kelly Altschwager shows you an upper-body resistance-band workout for riders that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
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Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout for Riders
All you need is a set of dumbbells to complete this upper-body dumbbell workout that's designed by Kelly Altschwager, fitness expert and western performance rider.
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Upper Bodyweight Workout for Riders
Kelly Altschwager guides us through an upper-body workout with no weights.
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Post-Ride Stretching for Riders
Use these stretches from Kelly Altschwager after you ride to help your muscles recover.
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Saddle Strong - Week 3 Intro Spacial Awareness
In this workout, Kelly Altschwager introduces some new exercises to keep your mind and body working.
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Saddle Strong - Week 4 Day 1 - Equine U
Kelly Altschwager demonstrates exercises to build chest strength and why that's important for riders to have.
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Saddle Strong - Week 4 Day 3
Kelly Altschwager demonstrates exercises to improve your arm strength and mobility.
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Saddle Strong - Week 4 Day 4
Kelly Altschwager demonstrates an exercise to build and stretch your core with the dumbbell side crunch
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Saddle Strong - Week 4 Day 6 - Shoulders
Kelly Altschwager walks us through how a shoulder exercise called mac raises. Mac raises work all muscles of the shoulder and upper back.
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Saddle Strong - Week 5 Intro Adding Strength
Kelly Altschwager explains how to progress in your fitness by adding strength and reps.
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Saddle Strong - Week 5 Day 1
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Rider Fitness: Posture
Kelly Altschwager give a tip on how to improve your posture in and out of the saddle.
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Rider Fitness: The Importance of Water
Kelly Altschwager explains the importance of staying hydrated and how much water you should be drinking.
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Improve Your Balance for the Saddle
Kelly Altschwager gives a fit tip for improving your balance on the ground to be more balanced in the saddle. She gives a challenge for riders to try to test and improve their balance.
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Fit Tips: Rest Days
In this fit tip Kelly Altschwager explains the importance of rest days.
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Fit Tips: Riding With Purpose
In this fit tip, Kelly Altschwager explains why you should be an active participant in your riding and workouts.