THE KAYAKER’S WARM-UP

Being fit starts with being able to work out and paddle. In this column EJ shares his favorite warm-up routine to get fit, stay fit, and be strong on the water.

By Eric Jackson

If you have paddled with me, you are aware that I do a 12-minute warm-up every time I paddle. It’s known as “EJ’s 12-Minute Stroke-Drill Warm-Up.” The benefits of doing this warm-up go far beyond the physical. It focuses your mind on good paddling technique, turns detailed stroke placements into habit, and brings your body up to its full range of motion so you are ready for taking a hit off a big waterfall or unexpected stress on your shoulders, ribs, neck, etc... Finally, you will be stronger, more limber, and more fit in general if you make warm-ups part of your paddling routine. The concepts are simple: • Start slow, finish fast on every drill. (You will be sweating by the end of your reverse strokes). • Focus on…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, spring 2017

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