🎙️Podcast Alert! Unbridled Strength: Mental Performance Meets Strength Training with Dr. Aleisha Shirley

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This week on the Resilient Reiner podcast, we're bridging the gap between the mind and body with special guest, Dr. Aleisha Shirley, a seasoned physical therapist and founder of Solid in the Saddle. Aleisha works to help riders develop confidence through strength training so they can be at the top of their game. We had a BLAST talking together and had a great time covering a lot of material! So grab your headphones, and press play!

• [0:01] Intro+Aleisha's Background: A quick overview of the episode and a warm introduction to Aleisha Shirley. Discover how Aleisha's journey led her to become a physical therapist specialized in working with (primarily) western riders. Aleisha dispels some common misconceptions about what it means to be a physical therapist vs physical trainer.

• [5:10]  How Riders are Unique Athletes: Aleisha shares the key elements or principles for when she’s working with Equestrians compared to other athletes.

• [10:15] Mind-Body Connection: Aleisha shares her views on the fascinating intersection of mental and physical performance. Learn how physical fitness and conditioning contribute to the mental performance of riders.

• [18:35] Staying Calm: Learn Aleisha’s favorite exercises + techniques to help with mental performance and staying calm in high-pressure situations.

• [24:00] Goals: How Aleisha approaches goal setting with her clients.

• [24:42] Body Check-in: Three tests to evaluate the muscles used in horseback riding.

• [30:47] Advice for Riders: Aleisha gives invaluable tips on how riders can stick to an exercise program, and how to cultivate a positive mindset and self-belief to get over that initial inertia when starting a new exercise routine.

• [39:16] Common Rider Injuries: Aleisha discusses injury prevention and back pain in riders. She offers insight on how to handle it mentally when you are laid up with an injury that keeps you out of the saddle.

• [46:12] Where’s Your Focus?: Positive reframing and keeping a focus on what you can do after an injury.

Join us for this enlightening chat as we gallop through the fascinating landscape of mental performance and physical training. Whether you're a seasoned rider, a budding equestrian, or someone intrigued by the mind-body dynamic, there's something for everyone in this episode. Press play and enjoy!

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Stay tuned for our next episode, and until then, Happy Trails!

Nicole

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