Editor’s note: Thanks once again to Barbara Kossy for her patience and helpfulness as a model! Here’s another post on kayak fitness, this time for shoulders. Shoulders take a beating when we kayak. These simple exercises will help warm up your shoulders prior to paddling and release tension when you’re done. This stretch stretches the […]
Kayak Fitness
Fitness for Sea Kayakers – Wrists
Editor’s note: This is the first part of an occasional series on kayak fitness. And thanks to Barbara Kossy for being our model for this post! Fitness for kayakers is a hot topic. As we age it becomes quite important to spend some time keeping our bodies fit and prepared for activity with warm-ups and fitness regimes. As […]
Swimmin’ in Creeks and Rivers
It’s midsummer, it’s hot, the rivers aren’t roaring as they were in May. Maybe they are too low and slow for kayaking. So what is there to do? Go swimmin’ of course. Now is the time to jump in some moving water and cool off. And for all of you who wanted to practice rough […]
Surf Ski Racing Part 2
(Special blog post from Don Kiesling, Tsunami Rangers officer) Once you’ve decided to get your feet wet with surfski racing, you’ll need more info about training and races to achieve maximum fun and success. Many paddlers choose a specific race that’s convenient, or suits their athletic aspirations, and make it their goal to finish said […]
Surf Ski Racing Part 1
(Special blog post from Don Kiesling, Tsunami Rangers officer) Racing is a fun and effective way to improve your paddling skills. In order to go fast, you must hone both your technique and your fitness. Your improved stroke and athleticism will carry over to all of your paddling endeavors. Additionally, you may want to improve […]
Cross Training for Sea Kayakers
A common New Year’s resolution goes something like, “I’ll stay fit this year.” As couch potatoes know, it’s easier said than done. But we kayakers really do keep physically active. Some paddlers kayak daily to stay in shape, which is a good idea if planning to compete in the Olympics or complete a major expedition. […]