{"product_id":"neuroathletics-for-riders-innovative-exercises-that-train-your-brain-and-change-your-nervous-system-for-optimal-health-and-peak-performance-9781646011780","title":"Neuroathletics for Riders: Innovative Exercises That Train Your Brain and Change Your Nervous System for Optimal Health and Peak Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing the power of brain science to unlock the equestrian\u003cbr\u003ebody's full potential.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery movement of the rider's body starts in the brain. In\u003cbr\u003ethese pages, Olympic competitor and coach Marc Nölke explains how to direct the\u003cbr\u003especific areas of the brain that control stability, sense of rhythm, precision\u003cbr\u003eof movement, breathing, and vision. With his unique brain-focused exercises, \u003cbr\u003eriders learn how to change the \u003ci\u003einput \u003c\/i\u003esent to their brain to get\u003cbr\u003ehealthier, more athletic \u003ci\u003eoutput\u003c\/i\u003e, which can include intentional and\u003cbr\u003eunintentional movement, and functions of circulatory, hormonal, or immune\u003cbr\u003esystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brain decides how you ride and how you feel when you\u003cbr\u003eride based on the \u003ci\u003einput \u003c\/i\u003eyou send it. Traditionally equestrians have\u003cbr\u003eworked to improve the brain's \u003ci\u003eoutput \u003c\/i\u003e(riding skills) by training the \u003ci\u003eoutput\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(riding skills). Nölke's innovative \"Neuro-Rider Program\" is based on achieving\u003cbr\u003ebetter output (better riding skills), not by endlessly practicing the\u003cbr\u003emovements, but instead by changing the \u003ci\u003einput\u003c\/i\u003e--what you send to your brain\u003cbr\u003efor it to process and interpret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a series of over 40 unique exercises, Nölke helps riders\u003cbr\u003eimprove the signals they send to their brain from the: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Proprioceptive system\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Visual system\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Vestibular system\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Respiratory system\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular practice will improve the rider's overall\u003cbr\u003eperformance as well as address specific issues, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Coordination and fine-tuning of the aids\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Body symmetry\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Head posture\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Hand position\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Anxiety in certain situations\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Inappropriate emotions and emotional responses\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Difficulties with rhythm\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Unlevel hips\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shoulder crookedness\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Focus and concentration\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn time, Neuro-Rider training will make you feel lighter on\u003cbr\u003ehorseback, help you follow the horse's movements more naturally, increase your\u003cbr\u003erelaxation in the saddle, and enable you to become more effective overall. With\u003cbr\u003eoptions to perform exercises on or off the horse, this book offers a practical\u003cbr\u003eway for any rider--regardless of age, ability, discipline, or time--to steadily\u003cbr\u003eimprove in distinct and profound ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafalgar Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646011780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.60w x 0.50d","brand":"Marc Nolke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334071287989,"sku":"9781646011780","price":23.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d237baf8-e2d5-40f6-9413-4a78a8c72a5b.jpg?v=1752583546","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/neuroathletics-for-riders-innovative-exercises-that-train-your-brain-and-change-your-nervous-system-for-optimal-health-and-peak-performance-9781646011780","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}