Re: [Paddlewise] rolling over

Pilates is widely popular in the States.  I'm not currently doing Pilates,
but you're right, Peter, that it's excellent for -- as you say -- core
flexibility and abdominal strength and therefore excellent for paddling
fitness.  While the program begins with and emphasizes the core,
practitioners eventually incorporate exercises that develop shoulders and
arms as well.

 Happy Hundreds,
          Bob V


> Recently started a set of exercises called Pilates, at our local gym. It
> seems to focus on flexibility and core abdominal strength. Seems perfect
for
> paddling and rolling. Deceptively simple looking but a real tough work
out.
> Was curious if this form of exercise was popular in other countries and
> whether any of the kayaking instructors had opinions on its value for
> rolling, knee lifts, and general paddling.

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