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| best exercises for kayaking: Yoga for Paddling Anna Levesque, 2017-04-15 Yoga for Paddling is a visual, instructional guide designed to walk readers through 30 -35 yoga poses that are effective in stretching the muscles that paddlers use most, and strengthening the muscles that they use least. The book includes chapters on anatomy and alignment principles specific to the movements of paddling for kayakers, canoeists, and SUPers, and includes tips on proper paddling technique, performance focus, relaxation, and short stories about paddling injuries healed via yoga. One to three photos demonstrate each pose, with clear, concise text on how to get into and hold the poses |
| best exercises for kayaking: Power to the Paddle John Chase, 2013-03-07 This comprehensive manual will show you more than 50 exercises to help you be a stronger, lighter, and more confident paddler. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, Power to the Paddle will take you to the next level.• Learn exercises to develop core stability and strength• Develop a personal fitness program• Maintain better posture in your boat• Gain endurance to handle long days in the boat• Reduce tension in your shoulders and low back• Protect your body against common paddling injuries• Improve your balance and agilityPraise for Power to the Paddle:With a minimum of equipment, Power to the Paddle provides a total body workout with clear and concise instructions on how to develop the flexibility, strength and endurance for paddlers. - John Browning-ACA Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor TrainerAs a popular speaker at Canoecopia, John always packs the room with folks wanting to learn more about how to get and stay fit for their next on-water adventure. This book is sure to be a great help to paddlers of any experience level. - Nancy Saulsbury, Rutabaga PaddlesportsThe best way to get in shape for paddling is to paddle. Reality, or an excuse to neglect off-water training? In Power to Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling John presents a solid case for off-water training for everyone from the casual paddler to professionals. Not only is the case convincing, but John gives you the tools to improve your fitness for paddling and overall fitness. Solid step-by-step exercises will help develop flexibility, endurance and strength. I will be taking this book with me to the gym and in my kayak on expeditions. - Ryan Rushton, Owner, Geneva Kayak Center and ACA Level 5 Advanced Open Water Instructor Trainer |
| best exercises for kayaking: Kayaking for Fitness Jodi Bigelow, 2016-12-01 This is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and body tone through kayaking. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Kayaker's Playbook Kent Ford, Phil DeRiemer, Mary DeRiemer, 1998 Stroke drills for whitewater paddling which have been designed to develop a large repertoire of skills. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Whitewater Kayaking David Harrison, 1998 A concise, illustrated guide compiled from the Canoe & Kayak magazine. Focusing on whitewater kayaking, this book covers strokes and manoeuvres-the Duffek, hole surfing, waterfall running, and eddy turns, plus advice on navigating through tough stretches and setting up racing exercises. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science Don McKenzie, Bo Berglund, 2019-01-15 A new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of canoeing Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of canoe athletes The only book on this subject endorsed by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine |
| best exercises for kayaking: Extreme Sea Kayaking Eric Soares, Michael Powers, 1999 A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Whitewater Paddling Eric Jackson, 1999 Sanctioned by the World Kayak Federation. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Rolling a Kayak Ken Whiting, Rebecca Sandiford, 2011-09 The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers- and as long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it! Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novie kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. Ken also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Wildpreneurs Tamara Jacobi, 2020-02-11 Real-life “wildpreneur” Tamara Jacobi shares her insights on what it takes to successfully make the leap from a safe yet soul-crushing day job to chasing your dreams. This book illuminates how surf guides, ski builders, yoga and wellness instructors, environmental activists, nature lovers, podcasters, artisans, and other creatives achieve an adventurous lifestyle and financial viability. Whether you’re stuck in the nine-to-five grind, are an enterprising college grad, a dynamic retiree, or are just an out-of-the-box thinker, it’s time to embrace your free spirit and become a Wildpreneur! Entrepreneur and author Tamara Jacobi understands the challenge and reward of turning your passion into a business. Over ten years ago, she and her family started the Tailwind Jungle Lodge, a treehouse style eco-lodge in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific coastline. Jacobi shares the lessons she’s learned, alongside stories and wisdom from other Wildpreneurs. In Wildpreneurs, you will: Access a practical blueprint for starting and managing an unconventional business. Receive the support needed to stay on track with what can be a difficult path filled with unexpected challenges and is worth it in the end. Gain insights into the world of Wildpreneurship, its characters, and the lifestyle that is within anyone’s grasp. Discover an alternative to living on autopilot, an opportunity to move beyond fear, come alive, and tune into inspiration while also making a living. Let Wildpreneurs help you blaze the path to your own journey of meaning, purposefulness, and adventure—and start living the life of your dreams. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Core Strength for 50+ Karl Knopf, 2012-08-21 Stay young with effective, efficient core strength training that will enhance your spine’s stability and re-educate correct muscle activation patterns. From swinging a golf club to carrying a bag of groceries, the core is everything. Balance, agility and youthful stature are just a few of the benefits of a toned and powerful midsection. Core Strength for fifty+ has everything you need to: Improve posture Enhance sports performance Guarantee low back health Avoid injury With workouts ranging from basic mat work routines to unstable training with foam rollers and stability balls, Core Strength for 50+ provides more than 75 exercises that build and maintain strong muscles in the abs, obliques, lower back and butt. |
| best exercises for kayaking: How to Increase Your Stand Up Paddling Performance Suzie Cooney, 2015-09-05 This incredibly valuable book on stand up paddling performance is the next best thing to having Suzie there next to you on the water and on land, training and coaching you. You might not be able to get to Maui, but Suzie Trains Maui can now come to you! Take advantage of these jewels NOW before your next race. Immediately you'll discover how to: - dominate with more paddle power - become faster off the start - build more body and water confidence - increase your mental game - choose the right fuel for training and race day - develop your very own SUP program - improve your balance - download a FREE SUP Training Log There are hundreds of step-by-step photographs showing exactly how to increase your SUP performance. Improving your cardio capacity and endurance, learning how to develop better balance and faster reaction times for changing conditions, breaking waves or tight buoy turns; are just some of the many ways she will help you increase your paddle board performance. The book you've been waiting for from Maui's elite SUP ocean trainer, athlete and globally known ambassador of the sport, Suzie Cooney, is finally here. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Eskimo Rolling Derek C. Hutchinson, 1988 Offering complete coverage of one of the most important kayaking skills, this guide to the self-rescue technique known as Eskimo rolling is a must-have for kayakers at all levels. The Eskimo roll is a fundamental and essential skill, allowing a solo kayaker to right a capsized boat without leaving the cockpit, and Derek Hutchinson is the master! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Kayaks of Greenland Harvey Golden, 2006 |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Pathfinder Nicholas Lore, |
| best exercises for kayaking: Quality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education Kevin Redmond, Andrew Foran, Sean Dwyer, 2010 Here, outdoor leaders will discover an abundance of ideas that can make their jobs easier, enrich their teaching knowledge and broaden their current programmes. A CD-ROM also accompanies the book and allows users to search for and print only the lessons they plan to use. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Stand Up Paddling Rob Casey, 2011-03-08 Be sure to download the Rivers chapter for free so you can try the book before you buy! * Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing outdoor sport * The first comprehensive guidebook to how to SUP at all levels * SUP appeals to everyone, from fitness enthusiasts to paddlers looking for a new challenge Hawaiians were stand up paddle surfing (known as SUP) in the '50s and '60s, but the sport was first seen on the U.S. mainland in the early 2000s, when surfers Laird Hamilton and Rick Thomas brought it to California. Now you see SUP popping up everywhere——it's ranked as the fastest growing sport in the U.S. by the Outdoor Industry Association. Longtime stand up paddler and instructor Rob Casey has authored the first and only comprehensive guide to the sport. From choosing the right gear to stroke techniques (j-stroke, Tahitian, sculling brace) and fitness advice, Rob will have you stand up paddling in no time. Specific chapters focus on flat-water paddling, paddle surfing, and river paddling to show you exactly what you need to take your SUP skills and knowledge to a specific environment. Whether you want to learn about fitness or expedition planning in flat water, how to forecast waves and current for surfing, or how to use river eddies to your advantage -- it's all here in this easy-to-reference guidebook from a SUP expert. If you want to know more about Stand Up Paddling author Rob Casey be sure to check out his amazing photography, and for more frequent updates from our SUP paddling guru be sure to check out his blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, or even his YouTube page! |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Packraft Handbook Luc Mehl, 2022-01-12 A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry. ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Path of the Paddle Bill Mason, 1984 |
| best exercises for kayaking: Canoe and Kayak Handbook British Canoe Union, 2002 This handbook is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert. For the beginner, it provides an overview of all aspects of the different paddle sports, whilst the expert can use it as an update to the current theory and practice. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Expedition Steve Backshall, 2019-07-18 Shine a light into the unknown There are still dark corners of our planet that are yet to be explored. In this remarkable book, Steve Backshall offers an unflinching account of his adventures into these uncharted territories around the globe, in search of world firsts. Each location brings its own epic challenges - whether it's the first climb of an arctic ice fall in Greenland, the first recorded navigation of a South American river, or the first exploration of the world’s longest cave system in Mexico. But all of them represent new tests of the limits of human endeavour. Accompanying a major 10-part series on BBC and Dave, Expedition is a breathtaking journey into the unknown, and a brilliantly written celebration of the pleasures of genuine discovery. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition Shelley Johnson, 2011-02-18 ...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter. --Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff |
| best exercises for kayaking: Fitter Faster Robert Davis, Brad Kolowich, 2017-05-11 A lifetime of fitness in just minutes a day. I don't have time . . . I'm too tired . . . I hate gyms . . . These are among the most common excuses for not exercising. But the truth is that getting in shape requires less time and effort than you might think. Examining everything from pre-workout stretches to post-workout protein shakes, this science-backed book slices through fitness fads and misconceptions to reveal how you can exercise quickly and effectively. For example, is it best to exercise in the morning? Does aerobic activity burn more fat than weight lifting? You'll also learn how to get and stay motivated, what equipment to buy (and what not to waste money on), which dietary supplements really help, and how to combat muscle soreness. Fitter Faster explains how to: Find the right balance between cardio, strength, and stretching * Slash workout times with high-intensity interval training * Prevent boredom * Enhance fat-burning The accompanying Fitter Faster Plan, developed with celebrity trainer Brad Kolowich, Jr., pulls everything together. Requiring as little as 15 minutes a day, these quick workouts maximize efficiency-allowing you to reap the greatest benefit in the shortest possible time...all without ever having to set foot in a gym. With photographs illustrating each exercise routine, this eye-opening book will forever change the way you work out- and help you get fitter faster. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Canoe Polo Ian Hartley Beasley, 2005 |
| best exercises for kayaking: Kayak Rolling Loel Collins, 2004 Rolling is a skill critical to every kayaker's survival in water. This simple, four-color book provides a visual step-by-step approach to learning to roll a kayak and developing a bombproof roll in rough water. Modern and relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Eastern Arctic Kayaks John D. Heath, Eugene Yuji Arima, 2004 Eastern Arctic Kayaks is the product of years of kayak study by two of the world's experts. Combining analyses of form and function with historical background and illustrations of kayaking techniques, this volume will appeal to recreational kayakers and scholarly readers alike. An excerpt from John Brand's Little Kayak Book series makes this British publication available to American readers for the first time. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution Fredrick Hahn, Mary Dan Eades, Michael R. Eades, 2002-12-24 Join the Slow Burn Fitness Revolution! In The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution, authors of the three-million-copy bestseller Protein Power team up with leading fitness expert Fred Hahn to revolutionize the way America gets strong, lean, and healthy. The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution lays out the accumulating body of scientific evidence that shows the spend-hours-in-the-gym approach to exercise is over. The Slow Burn exercise routine gives great results in just 30 minutes a week. With Slow Burn, you will: *Get strong fast *Increase bone density and ward off osteoporosis *Improve cardiovascular health *Enhance flexibility *Say goodbye to lower back pain *Increase your metabolism, and *Make your body a powerful fat-burning machine Slow Burn promises a leaner, fitter, stronger you with a realistic workout that lets you have a great body and a life! |
| best exercises for kayaking: Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness David Musnick, Mark Pierce, 2004 Written by a team of sports fitness experts, Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness explores how each region of the body works and describes conventional and functional exercises to improve fitness and activity performance. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Garden Your Way to Health and Fitness Bunny Guinness, Jacqueline Knox, 2008 A leading landscape designer joins forces with a physiotherapist to provide a guide that combines gardening with health exercises and furnishes step-by-step sequences, based on Pilates, that emphasize safe gardening techniques, boost fitness, and avoid stresses and strains, with tips on planting designs for time-pressed gardeners, how to use daily cultivation methods to promote varying activity levels, and more. Original. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking Ken Whiting, Kevin Varette, 2004 This manual covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques. You'll learn to choose the right equipment, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, the art of reading whitewater, river running techniques, river safety and rescue, playboating techniques, creek boating skills, big water skills, surf kayaking technique, squirtboating, slalom and much more. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Practical Programming for Strength Training Mark Rippetoe, Andy Baker (Powerlifter), 2014-01-14 3rd edition |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Ultimate Isometrics Manual Paul Wade, 2020-09 |
| best exercises for kayaking: Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Causes and Treatments for Your Sore Or Injured Coccyx Patrick M. Foye M D, 2015-09-04 With helpful information on the best cushions, medications, injections, seated x-rays of the tailbone, surgery, useful checklists, and more. Including dozens of chapters and customized illustrations that clarify what's happening and how you can get relief. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Waterman 2.0 Kelly Starrett, 2018-09-05 The goal of any waterman or woman is to surf, paddle or row as often as they can, as well as they can, for the rest of their life. The trouble is that few understand how to get the most from their body and when they can't, what to do about it outside of the usual layoffs, surgeries and cortisone injections. As one veteran paddler recently put it: Ibuprofen is my second religion. There is a better way. Using insights gleaned from his experiences on the whitewater canoe and rafting national teams and improving the performance and wellbeing of the world's top athletes, Dr. Kelly Starrett has created nothing short of a movement manifesto for the water athlete. Equally applicable to the pro waterman, novice and everyone in between, Waterman 2.0 gives paddlers, surfers and rowers of all ages and abilities a one-stop guide to understanding: Basic movement baselines for optimal and sustainable performance on and off the water How to identify and fix weakest links, and become faster, stronger and more resilient Mobility techniques to help prevent, assess and address soft tissue, joint and sliding surface issues Common errors that lead to pain and performance limitations Corrective strategies that enhance movement patterns and unlock more speed and endurance Lifestyle adaptations that enable better preparation, training and racing Tactics for more effective recovery, hydration and sleep Waterman 2.0 also features unique insights and tips from more than 30 of the world's top watermen and women, including Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Emily Jackson-Troutman and Paige Alms. This book is the start of a revolution in water sports performance. Are you ready to become Waterman 2.0? |
| best exercises for kayaking: Fit to Surf Rocky Snyder, 2003-06-23 Fit to Surf, a cutting-edge surfing-specific fitness guide, supplies surfers of all levels of experience with everything they need to create a personal fitness program that builds strength and endurance, increases balance and coordination, and minimizes the risk of injury. Personal trainer Rocky Snyder--himself an avid surfer with two decades of experience riding the waves--provides easy to-follow, step-by-step instructions supplemented with 60photographs of conditioning exercises that can be performed at home, in the gym, or on the water. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Science of Canoeing Richard William Cox, 1992 |
| best exercises for kayaking: Strength Training for Seniors Michael Fekete, 2006 Regular exercise can reduce a person's biological age by 10 to 20 years, and the key to exercising effectively is maintaining and increasing strength. A higher level of strength also improves immune systems, helps prevent age-related diseases such as diabetes and osteoporosis, lowers stress, and increases mental acuity. Written by a master athlete over 50, this accessible book offers specific exercises for improving health and fitness, tips on maintaining and increasing mobility and motor skills, nutritional advice, strategies for stress management, and worksheets for personal strength training schedules. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Fit to Paddle Rocky Snyder, 2003 The only book of its kind, Fit to Paddle is a complete fitness and conditioning guide for paddling enthusiasts. |
| best exercises for kayaking: The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook Shelley Johnson, 2001-12-27 The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the full sea kayaking spectrum, bringing a fresh approach and a dynamic voice to the subject. Author of the critically acclaimed Sea Kayaking: A Woman’s Guide, Shelley Johnson covers all the bases for beginning to advanced sea kayakers. It’s all here, from selecting the right kayak and gear to preparing and making an extended tour, mastering the strokes, rolls, and exit techniques; navigating; and much more. |
| best exercises for kayaking: Kaʻnu Culture , 1996 |
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