Let me be clear; I am not a doctor or a fitness
expert. This post is just to let you
know what I do to get in shape for kayaking.
If you paddle correctly, then you mostly use your core muscles, not your
arms. Flexibility is also key for
kayaking, so my best recommendation is to do yoga. It increases your flexibility and strengthens
your core. You don’t have to join a class;
you can just get a DVD and workout at home.
Target actually has a very good selection of yoga equipment and DVDs.
I am a big believer in cross training. Walk, hike, bike, ski, snowshoe, or do
anything that improves your overall fitness level.
Because I live in the Northeast, I also like to have
a good repertoire of indoor activities for winter. I actually enjoy work out videos. My favorites are Great Body Guaranteed and 10
Minute Trainer (both from Beachbody.com).
I also like Billy Blank’s Tae Bo DVDs, but these are not for the faint
of heart.
Basically, what it comes down to is general fitness
level and flexibility. So just get
moving and get stretching.
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