Making you a stronger canoe and kayak paddler!
The advice I’m going to give you today doesn’t involve diet pills or potions or any other crazy things you’ll find in your local drug store. It’s not even directly related to exercise, but it is important to help you be a better paddler. It’s rare that I meet someone who isn’t interested in shedding …
The long-awaited print version of Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling is now available. This comprehensive manual will show you more than 50 exercises to help you be a stronger, lighter, and more confident paddler. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, Power to the …
I’ve had many people tell me that their feet fall asleep when they’re kayaking. For many people, the cause of this isn’t actually at the feet, but it’s a result of tight hamstrings and glutes. If the hamstrings and glutes are overly stressed or inflamed, additional pressure is placed on the nerves causing pins and …
I am excited to announce that my new book, “Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling“, is now available in print and digital format. Power to the Paddle is packed with fitness guidance and complete descriptions and photos of more than 50 exercises to improve your abilities and help you …
I’ve had a few requests recently to show exercises that can be done using a resistance band. For those who aren’t familiar with resistance bands, they’re pieces of rubber tubing with handles on each end. You can find them in different thicknesses which will create diffrent levels of tension. Resistance bands are an excellent tool …
While the old school static stretching you did in 7th grade gym class still has it’s place, there’s a better way to warm up prior to paddling. Today we’re going to focus on a series of mobility drills that will warm up and loosen the muscles you use when paddling.
Strengthen your core and you’ll strengthen your paddling abilities. Many people, when thinking of how they can improve their ability as a paddler through exercise automatically turn to the arms and shoulders. While yes, strong and stable arms and shoulders are critical, the real work should come from your core. Most people narrowly define the …
Getting started with an exercise program can be difficult and confusing. Where do I start? What should I do? Will I make a fool of myself? Where do I begin? Believe me, these are all questions that have run through the head of nearly every person who starts an exercise program. You’re not alone. When …
High school gym class taught you that warming up meant a few static stretches before a rousing game of dodgeball or a rope climbing session. If you’re still using that warm up before your workout, or like most people you have no warm up, today’s column will give you a few ideas to make you …
Developing a strong core is very important to being a good paddler. I am a big proponent of core training. Many people narrowly define the core to mean the abs, but your core if basically your entire midsection with exception of your extremities. Developing a strong and solid core makes a huge difference with your …