How to Properly Use Your Strength in Paddling
Strength is one of the three pillars of performance in paddle sports, the others being well developed energy systems and technique. …
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…
Building Paddle Power with Resistance Bands
This is the second in a two-part series from Coach Victoria on how to use resistance bands to put more power into your forward…
Resistance Bands for a more powerful Stroke
Resistance bands are a great addition to a home gym and in this first video of two, Coach Victoria, Paddle Monster's strength coach…
SUP Power Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Circuit Training
Back when I was training in canoe we trained extremely hard. It wasn’t unusual in the winter, when frozen off the…
Making the Most of Your Gym Sessions
I had intended this month’s Fitness for Paddling post to introduce you to an endurance circuit that we used to do back in…
Improving Technique and Developing Specific Strength with a Resistor
I don't believe in spending a lot of time trying to find gym exercises that mimic the paddling motion. If…
Strength for SUP – Improving Power Endurance and Stability
If you’re an experienced SUP paddler you’ll know the importance of your legs in paddling. If you’re relatively new to…