Finding The Working Gaits Ellie - Nov 2014
The Sweet Spot of Biomechanics
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11m
In this video, Karen helps a student to find her working posture. It shows how quickly you can make a big change when you have the ingredients in place and you play with confidence. Pay attention to the questions I ask Ellie and you can ask the same questions to yourself as you ride!
This video is great for anyone who is looking for the sweet spot of the working gaits.
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