Whether you train for fitness or for racing, you’re likely doing structured workouts consisting of some type of alternating intervals of work and rest. Unlike just doing unstructured paddling, structured intervals…
Over the last several weeks I’ve had interactions with paddlers who, for one reason or another, have felt that they’ve failed to race to their potential. In each case, they’ve made…
What to do After your Paddle Workout
You’ve all heard that cooling down after a workout is important. It helps ensure that muscles are looser between workouts, thus more prepared for…
Summer Fitness and SUP
Summer is such a great time for fitness activities. Warmer weather and longer daylight hours allow for so many more fitness options than you have in…
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Like in any other skill-based activity, it takes time to become a “good” paddler. There’s a lot that goes into paddling at a high level, regardless of…
Traveling and Training
One of the most frequent questions I get from people I coach is how they should approach training when they are traveling, either for business or a…
Understanding What Your GPS is Telling You in All Four Paddling Seasons
If you’re from the parts of the world that get cold, icy, and snowy in the winter, you’re…
Strength Training Through the Competitive Season
Whether you’re a racer or serious fitness trainer, you’re probably pretty diligent about spending time in the gym building strength during the “off-season” when…