Here in Michigan, some of our finest paddlers (I'm talking Olympic gold) are also our finest XC skiiers. They totally dominate in races where other skiers "miss the wax," by double-poling the entire course, even uphill. If you lack snow, but have frozen lakes, double-poling in ice-skates is also a hellacious workout. Great for the triceps and lats. Some of us also look for open bays and rivers and keep in shape for paddling-- by paddling all year long. Dan Harrison >From: Scott Peters <polpeter_at_earthlink.net> >Subject: [Paddlewise] Winter Conditioning for Kayaking ? >The ice is melting and it is possible to think about the water again. What >type of winter exercise will provide good conditioning for kayaking? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 2/24/2004 6:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, polpeter_at_earthlink.net writes: > The ice is melting and it is possible to think about the water again. What > type of winter exercise will provide good conditioning for kayaking? > The cheapest ones: Pushups, pullups and situps. Ya don't even have to leave your bedroom. If you do, I find jogging helpful in maintaining stamina, though the exercise itself is not specific to paddling. If you belong to a health club that has a pool, plain ol' swimming is a great form of conditioning. Hope your ice melts soon. Rob G Who's not a fitness instructor *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Scott wrote: - >What type of winter exercise will provide >good conditioning for kayaking? Dan wrote: - >Some of us also look for open bays and rivers >and keep in shape for paddling-- by paddling >all year long. G'Day, Just to confirm Dan's point, you might want to have a look at the latest Who's who entry - good photo!! Also for useful exercise - Pilates is good - also if you can get a formal training program set up by a kayak physio, that can save a lot of wear and tear. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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