FITNESS for PADDLERS

In this column, Eric Jackson gives us advice on fitness for kayaking, sharing the tips and tools for training he’s developed through 25 years of competitive paddling success.

By Eric Jackson

No Pain - No Gain MY SECRET SAUCE FOR DEVELOPING LACTIC TOLERANCE IN FREESTYLE AND RACING If there is one physical/mental workout that I have had in my arsenal over the past 25 years that I would say has helped me win more big events than any other, it is my “60 on 60 off” workout. Being generally strong, and having great endurance doesn’t prepare you to go all out, as hard as you can for 45 seconds to 5 minutes. Having lactic tolerance is worth training for if you want to: Paddle at high speeds longer without having to slow down. Build mental endurance be able to focus through the feeling of being tired. Train your body to process lactic acid more efficiently after the workout and recover faster. In freestyle, most paddlers perform well in the…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, KS#53 (spring 2015)

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