12 at-Home Kayaking Strength Exercise to Boost your Adventure Race Paddling

[@janelhartman2847]

love the music!

[@judikurre7711]

Thank you! I've really been looking for something like this.

[@HartAdventureRacing]

You are very welcome! Glad we could help!

[@steveeb9567]

The exercises are fine but no substitute for proper paddling technique. Most of the paddling sequences show bad technique and paddles that are too long. For fitness paddling and racing, a wing paddle is the way to go.

[@HartAdventureRacing]

Thanks for the comment! We agree there is no substitute for actual paddle practice and paddling technique, this wasn't supposed to be an "either/or" suggestion. However in the case of adventure racing, not every athlete has access to kayaks and/or water to practice in. They often show up to race day completely unprepared for the paddle portion (which may also be in a canoe, raft, or SUP). So, strength training exercises, which are more accessible, are better than nothing. Regarding the wing paddle - another aspect of adventure racing is that you often HAVE to use the boats and paddles provided by the race directors, you do not always get to bring your own.