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How to begin an exercise program

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 …

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updated on September 9, 2024May 6, 2012
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A better way to warm up before exercise

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 …

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on April 15, 2012April 15, 2012
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How strong is your spring?

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 …

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Paddling the Blue podcast

Paddling The Blue Podcast
Paddling The Blue Podcast

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

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#151 – Breaking Waves & Records: Billy Butler’s Kayak Endurance Push
byJohn Chase

Endurance paddler Billy Butler joins today’s episode to talk about his transition from rivers to sea kayaking, recent record-setting performances, and the training and preparation behind them.

The episode covers highlights like the Isle of Wight and Anglesey circumnavigations, a North Sea crossing, upcoming plans including surf ski competitions, and practical lessons for touring and expedition paddlers.

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#151 – Breaking Waves & Records: Billy Butler’s Kayak Endurance Push
#151 – Breaking Waves & Records: Billy Butler’s Kayak Endurance Push
November 3, 2025
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#150 – Kayaking the Inside Passage single use plastic free and Yukon source to sea with Lucy Graham
October 20, 2025
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#149 – Sea Kayaking Oman 3165 with Mark Evans
October 6, 2025
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  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area
  • Camp Rutabaga
  • Isle Royale National Park
  • Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers
  • Paddling the Blue podcast
  • Prairie State Canoeists
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
  • West Michigan Sea Kayak Symposium

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