Olympic Triathlon Training Myth #1. Paddles and Fins Are For Making Your Muscles Stronger. Contrary to popular belief, paddles should not be used to make your swimming muscles “stronger” or increase the force of the water against your hand. Furthermore, water is a fluid medium and doesn’t “tear” muscle fibers, which means you’re not going to grow new muscle by ...

  The Power Stroke Cord comes with two fully removable resistance cords and two hooks, two handles, two hook spacers, a kidney support and a free instructional DVD. They will boost your swimming performance and surfing paddle power. If you’re a surfer they will: Help you paddle out back faster, boost your wave count, surf fatter waves, boost your aerobic ...

  Surfing is quite possibly one of the most enjoyable water sports around. It is one of the only sports that requires a mixture of all aspects of fitness; strength, endurance, agility, and balance. By training these specific areas you are setting yourself up to become a better surfer. Strength when it comes to surfing is simply the ability to ...

If you’re interested in learning how to surf, one thing you might be concerned with is your ability to balance on a board while it’s skimming across the water. Most new surfers fly off their board every time they get on it, but that’s okay because falling into water is fun. The problem is that to get better at balancing ...

It was curious. At times, especially in the middle of the day, she thought the sea was talking to her. Walking along the beach, the breeze touching her pale face, she heard the waves saying, ‘Sara, Sara, we are waiting for you’ as they rushed eagerly towards the shore. She would stop walking and stand still. ‘Stay, Sara, stay.‘ She ...

  There are some elements that you should consider when talking about surfing fitness. Common sense tells you that you are going to need upper body strength, but there is a lot more to it than that. Surfing Fitness – Cardiovascular Surfing for awhile at a time is going to take endurance. You will need basic stamina to surf for ...

  Spring means getting outdoors and working new exercises into your usual fitness routine. You may get the bicycle out of storage and start enjoying some fresh air during your daily or weekly exercise habit. There’s nothing like cycling to work the lower body large muscles, but what have you got planned for your upper body workout? Ever heard of ...

  The Carolinian Forest along the shores of the Grand River has the largest diversity of plants and wildlife in Canada. The best way to see wildlife is with a quiet evening drift on the river. Having a guide knowledgeable of where to look increases the opportunity of observing animals and birds. Once trained on where to look and how ...

  Kayaking in Jacksonville may seem like an obvious choice; but kayaking in downtown Jacksonville is an often overlooked outing for the more adventurous paddler. Swift currents, heavy boat traffic, fixed obstructions and limited access make the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, a venue for experienced paddlers with self-rescue skills. But, for those who qualify, the scenery, wildlife ...

  Every kayaking guideline meant for a learner should incorporate tips in considering fast-moving waters when paddling. Remember that as a learner, you have a duty of care to be aware of the complicated nature of the waters and any other risks that may come up when you go kayaking. You should know that kayaking does not simply mean you ...