Dr Jenni Douglas
Equestrian Performance and Fitness Podcast
Equestrian Performance & Fitness explores the science, practice, and lived experience of rider health, fitness, and performance. Hosted by Dr Jenni Douglas, an applied exercise physiologist and researcher, the podcast bridges sport science and equestrian performance to translate evidence into practice. Episodes cover strength and conditioning, physiology, female health, performance analysis, coaching practice, and wellbeing across the lifespan, with conversations grounded in research, real-world experience, and the realities of equestrian sport. www.eventingfit.com Join Ride for Life: https://...
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Dr Jenni Douglas
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Jun 8, 2026
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Episodes
Planning your off horse fitness training (with free planning template!) 27.01.2024 27:07
In this episode of The Equestrian Performance & Fitness Podcast Dr Jenni Douglas explains the concept of 'Periodisation' which essentially is having a long term structure and plan to your off horse fitness approach, to best listen and apply the information in this podcast don't forget to download your free EventFit planning template below: https://eventingfit.com/free-downloads#3ed17aea-4a3d-4...
My top tips to stay on track over the festive period for busy equestrians 10.12.2022 12:26
On the podcast today Jenni chats about her top ten tips for enjoying the festive period and if you want to, to still enjoy working out and keeping yourself on track during the festive seasons. Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&month=2022-08 Leave a review and screen...
How to cultivate self compassion 26.11.2022 49:43
On the podcast today Jenni chats about self compassion and how that is the key to behaviour change, this is taken from a October 2022 live masterclass Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&month=2022-08 Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free...
Why weight loss and aesthetics are not always the same as rider fitness 12.11.2022 15:21
On the podcast today Jenni chats about why weight loss and the way you look are not always 'rider fitness' and how changing your mindset and approach to the way you train may allow you to reach both types of goal more effectively. Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&m...
Do you feel like you are not meeting your goals quick enough? Here is why changing them is not the answer! 29.10.2022 16:23
On the podcast today Jenni chats about why quitting or changing your goals is often not the answer and how changing the way you think about your goals is a more positive and effective strategy. Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&month=2022-08 Leave a review and scree...
Why online training might benefit you as a busy equestrian 15.10.2022 15:29
On the podcast today Jenni chats about why online training may benefit you as a busy equestrian. Is it something you have considered before? Have a listen and see if this type of training might solve your rider fitness, nutrition and mindset barriers! Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-di...
Here's what to know about procrastination 01.10.2022 15:01
On the podcast today Jenni chats about procrastination and how to stop indulging in energy sapping emotions and strategies to get things done! Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&month=2022-08 Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free EventFi...
How to be more confident 17.09.2022 17:49
On the podcast today Jenni discusses strategies to developing more confidence, what are the untruths you tell yourself that with some action you can rewire? Check out the Equestrian Performance Programme at on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://calendly.com/eventingfit/eventfit-discovery-call?back=1&month=2022-08 Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning...
Heres how you can identify as a healthy eater 03.09.2022 1:10:02
On the podcast today Jenni discusses strategies to reframe what it means to be a healthy eater. What conventions do you have about your diet that are just not true?! This was taken from a presentation that Jenni recorded for her equestrian performance programme clients and comes with full video presentation and workbook tasks, consider joining us today for regular content like this! Check out the...
How unsettling times can lead to personal growth 20.08.2022 17:19
On the podcast today Jenni reflects on EventFit turning six years old and discusses how unsettling periods of life can lead you towards your biggest seasons of growth. Check out athletic preparation for equestrians on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://eventingfit.com/appointments Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free EventFit e book Want me to...
Strength Training For Equestrians Over 35! 06.08.2022 14:01
On the podcast today Jenni discusses strength training for the equestrian over 35 (aka a masters athlete)! How can strength training benefit you as this population? Listen now to learn more. Check out athletic preparation for equestrians on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://eventingfit.com/appointments Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free Eve...
How to get started with lifting weights as a busy equestrian 23.07.2022 9:23
On the podcast today Jenni talks about the best ways to start lifting weights as a busy equestrian and develop an athletic training base over inconsistent exercise routine. Check out athletic preparation for equestrians on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://eventingfit.com/appointments Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free EventFit e book Want...
Training around competition 09.07.2022 26:53
On the podcast today Jenni discusses the process of training around competition. Why riders want to avoid it and the most effective ways to make sure training benefits your riding and how you can implement it around your competitive season. Check out athletic preparation for equestrians on www.eventingfit.com Book a discovery call with me: https://eventingfit.com/appointments Leave a review and sc...
Motivation 25.06.2022 24:25
In this episode Jenni discusses motivation and why its not motivation you don't have its just that you don't have a handle on your motivation regulation. Leave a review and screenshot it to me (info@eventingfit.com) to be in with winning a free EventFit digital programme or e book. Want me to cover a topic? message me ideas on info@eventingfit.com If you want to come and discuss a topic on the pod...
Pain and Injury in The Equestrian Athlete 11.06.2022 17:38
In this episode Jenni discusses masking versus managing pain, why riders get so many injuries or are riding in pain and what you can do to become a pain free rider. Want to learn more? Head to www.eventingfit.com Head to https://eventingfit.com/blog/f/pain-and-injury-in-the-equestrian-athlete If you prefer to read this content. Reach out to Jenni for your FREE four week rider fitness programme, me...
Amplify Nutrition x Eventfit Nutrition Seminar Series: Part 4 26.05.2022 36:51
In this episode James Stanbury from Amplify Nutrition a SENr accredited Performance Nutritionist answers your questions on everything from how to fuel without feeling full, to nutrition to support the menopause.
Amplify Nutrition x Eventfit Nutrition Seminar Series: Part 3 26.05.2022 39:38
In this episode listen to James Stanbury a SENr accredited performance nutritionist discuss energy intake and expenditure, managing your numbers, micronutrients and much more.
Conditioning for the horse rider 06.03.2022 23:15
In this podcast Jenni discusses whether you should be including cardiovascular training within your equestrian programme.
Living in the middle 10.01.2022 18:14
Jenni breaks down what living in the middle, the grey and navigating away from black and white means to her and discusses some topics she will be covering in the podcast in 2022. Leave a review and screenshot it to me to be in with winning a free EventFit e book Want me to cover a topic? message me ideas on jenni@eventingfit.com If you want to come and discuss a topic on the podcast please get in...
Thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves 15.12.2021 17:07
On the episode we discuss what beliefs are, how beliefs are formed by repeated thinking and why we hold hold onto them. What do you think about yourself that is not true?
Workout | 15 Min Total Body for Equestrians 06.11.2021 18:10
Workout with me in your ears! Grab some dumbbells and lets get to it with this 15 minute workout for riders Get your download and video links here: https://www.eventingfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/15-min-total-body-for-equestrians.pdf Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website : www.eventingfit.com Contact: jenni@event...
Overwhelm | How we get into and how to get out of it! 28.10.2021 32:55
Overwhelm can lead to paralysis of action and leave us in a hole of self-doubt and eventually burnout. This is a self indulgent podcast for me today because as I was doing some self coaching through this myself I thought what better than to share what I have learned from my listenings and readings over time than with you all. Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni....
What is Strength and Conditioning? 23.10.2021 16:22
So, what is strength and conditioning? Is it really that scary? Just for big buff men? How does it apply to horse-rider? In this episode Jenni discusses what strength and conditioning is and tries to myth bust some common misconceptions. Ride Strong Academy : https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/eventfit/Jenni. Douglas?planID=132907&mode=checkout Website : www.eventingfit.com Contact: jenni@eventing...
Conducting a Needs Analysis for Equestrian Sport 18.10.2021 27:09
A needs analysis is conducted by a Strength and Conditioning coach prior to developing your training programme. This episode today delves into what a Needs Analysis is and how it can be conducted. The clip is taken from a lesson in the Train Like a Pro: Athletic Preparation for Equestrians course, for more info and to join head to https://jennis-school-57d7.thinkific.com Ride Strong Academy : http...
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