In the November 2008 Horse & Rider Sandy Denarski checks in with an update on how she's been doing since our January 2006 feature "Losing To Win" told her story. She's continued to keep the weight off--and she's gained ground in the most positive ways. Here are a list of resources (including her favorite books) to provide even more inspiration if you're trying to get (or stay) fit.
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Books
Go to your library or bookstore, search for fitness titles at Amazon.com, or check out HorseBooksEtc.com's rider fitness books.
Personal Trainers
Call the American Council on Exercise (ACE) at 1-800-825-3636 for the names of ACE-certified trainers in your ZIP code. Or you can ask at your local health club, or check out the fitness classes offered through your local community college. Be sure to ask about credentials. Our featured expert, Jennifer Sharpe, offers clinics and workouts by appointment; contact her at her studio at 242 Inverness Ct., Alameda, CA 94502; (510)-523-4833; jennifer@credible.net.
Equestrian Programs
Comprehensive courses like Barbra Schulte's Mentally Tough Riding include fitness components specially tailored for equestrians. Contact Mentally Tough Riding, 2000 South Market St., Suite 219, Brenham, TX 77833; (800) 737-1070 or (409) 277-9344; barbraschulte.com.
Magazines
Check the nearest newsstand for an array of health and fitness publications, including Eating Well, Living Fit, Muscle & Fitness, Men's Health, Shape and Shape Cooks.
Videos
"The Complete Guide to Exercise Videos" catalog (available free by calling 1-800-790-1114) is a comprehensive listing of fitness titles featuring aerobic workouts, weight training, flexibility work and combinations of the three.
Equipment
Find used equipment (cardio machines of every type, weights, weight benches, etc.) for sale in your local newspaper's classified section, or check at used equipment retail outlets such as Play It Again Sports, where used dumbbells are available for pennies per pound.
