Fitness/Training

Exercises to Build a Strong Foundation for Better Balance 1. Single Leg Exercises 2. Foot Strength and Mobility Here are some tips that I have found to increase your balance for stand up paddle boarding. These exercises don’t require a swiss ball or an expensive balance board. While balance boards and swiss balls do have … Read more

What is prone paddleboarding? Prone paddleboarding is lying or kneeling on a board and paddling with your hands. It’s like swimming while lying or kneeling on a board. Prone paddleboarding is a water sport with racing events and championships. There are boards make specifically for prone paddling. Prone paddleboarding has practical benefits for the serious … Read more

Best Paddle Board Exercise You’re Not Doing: One Arm Kettlebell Swings “The beauty of kettlebells is the cross-body stabilization.” –Mark Wildman I resisted trying kettlebell swings for a long time. But once I started using them consistently I was surprised at the fitness benefits. Kettlebells are now one of my favorite exercise tools. Benefits of … Read more

How to Prevent and Deal with Shoulder Pain from Paddle Boarding “For every 1,000 hours of SUP, there is an injury rate of 3.63%, the majority of which occur in the shoulder or upper arm. Shoulder impingement is one of these injuries…” –Sup Connect  The Most Common Cause of Paddle Boarding Shoulder Pain By far, … Read more

Reduce Friction and Pressure to Prevent Blisters Some people are more prone to blisters than others. My hands have callouses and never blister when paddle boarding. (However my feet quickly blister when backpacking) If you are prone to blisters when paddle boarding there are steps you can take to prevent them. And, good news, if … Read more

Is Paddle Boarding Bad for Your Lower Back? The American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimate that 75-85% of people will deal with issues of low back pain at some point in their lives – Stand Up Journal Lower back pain is a problem that millions of people deal with everyday. It’s the most common reason … Read more

Paddle Boarding as Functional Fitness for Seniors Seniors today are as active as ever. It’s rare to find an older person who does not exercise at all. It may be a daily walk or a bike ride. It may be as vigorous as lifting weights at the gym or doing a Crossfit workout. If you … Read more