SUP Power Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Circuit Training
Back when I was training in canoe we trained extremely hard. It wasn’t unusual in the winter, when frozen off the…
Implementing Changes to Technique
Over the last several months I’ve written a lot about technique. From the “Six Fundamentals” to a series on common technique errors and their fixes…
Repairing SUP Board Dings
If you paddle a hard board, it’s likely you’ve put a ding in it before. If you haven’t, don’t worry, eventually you will. If you race,…
Central Nervous System Fatigue
There’s a danger lurking out there for athletes. It’s not life threatening, but it can negatively impact your training and performance in a pretty serious…
Making the Most of Your Gym Sessions
I had intended this month’s Fitness for Paddling post to introduce you to an endurance circuit that we used to do back in…
Improving Technique and Developing Specific Strength with a Resistor
I don't believe in spending a lot of time trying to find gym exercises that mimic the paddling motion. If…
Winter Training and Thoughts on the use of Paddling Machines
The most fundamental element of paddling technique is the idea that we move ourselves forward by gathering water on the…
Train Your Balance and Footwork on Land
New paddlers, understandably, often feel uncomfortable and reluctant moving around on their boards. This not only limits their ability to step back to…