FITNESS FOR PADDLERS

In this column EJ offers tips on how to use the power of your mind to be confident, stay sharp, and improve your paddling.

By Eric Jackson

“Do within, when you are without. Your subconscious mind can not differentiate between reality and that which is vividly imagined.” MENTAL FITNESS Whitewater kayaking is a unique sport for many reasons. The medium that we play in as paddlers is fluid and dynamic. Compared to terrestrial sports played on solid ground or even water sports performed on flatwater, paddling in whitewater means the athlete is dealing with an unpredictable and sometimes chaotic environment. It is both complex and exciting. Athletes of many different disciplines harness the power of their mind through visualization. They know it works, but today there is the research to prove it. Visualization can help paddlers become mentally ready to not only survive, but to enjoy their whitewater experience in kayaks. There are a number of skills,…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2016

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