Injury Prevention

Safe Hot Weather Paddling A summer time heat wave is hitting many parts of the paddling world, and as training ramps up for some of the big races and events like Sea Paddle NYC and Chattajack, it's a good time for a heat safety refresher. Even...

The days might be getting warmer as we inch closer to spring but this video is a good reminder of why we really need to dress for the water temperature, even if it means extra sweating and getting funny looks. Cold water safety is...

It's all about the core, about the core...but as Amy Beausang explains in her blog, the plank  might just be the perfect exercise to get that paddle strength you need. Amy's Six Reasons (other than paddling) why you should care about the core: A stronger...

Aches and pains still annoying you after a full summer of paddling or racing? More and more research is pointing to inflammation as the culprit. Amy Beausang offers some great suggestions for reducing inflammation in her blog post Five Healthy Ways to Quash Inflammation. In a...

We've been hearing lots of reports from Chattajackers who either got sick soon after completing the epic Hellwinder down the Tennessee River a week ago, or who are now starting to feeling puny. So, with the caveat that we are not medical professionals here...

The sixth video in KIALOA's Biomechanics SUP Series focuses on flexibility. Learn with us how to paddle longer, paddle stronger. http://www.kialoa.com/biomechanics

The fourth video in KIALOA's Biomechanics SUP Series focuses on getting the most out of your legs. Learn with us how to paddle longer, paddle stronger. http://www.kialoa.com/biomechanics

The third video in KIALOA's Biomechanics SUP Series focuses on shoulders. Learn with us how to paddle longer, paddle stronger. http://www.kialoa.com/biomechanics

KIALOA has developed a series of videos on the Biomechanics of stand up paddling with the expert help of Steve Leary, PT. Learn with us to Paddle Longer, Paddle Stronger. http://www.kialoa.com/biomechanics

Here are two videos Cynthia shared with the Mullet that she loves for helping strengthen and stretch the muscles prone paddlers (an everyone else) use sometimes to extreme levels. The first (above) is from Foundation Training. Prone Decompression: another solution to back pain. Strengthen the anchoring...

This is a super interesting explanation of how your mechanics can affect where your power comes from and when your rotator cuff is at risk of injury. Turn up the volume. http://www.kialoa.com http://www.vasatrainer.com http://www.handsonptbend.com