Staying Paddling active during CoronaVirus

Just some quick tips/links to help you stay fit whilst we all can't paddle, and to ensure that when we return we don't have injuries.

Also some tips, on rolling & throwlines

Some good exercises are available on the link below, some do require a resistance bands but not all

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-train-for-kayaking.html?fbclid=IwAR1Bwua7QfeFx-rhP1pVXWtG1isi1HBafUHU4VamTn-BpkYGT3Jg79dz-Hc

In addition have a look at Yoga or Pilates

Just some links we have found can't recommend/vouch for them but ensure its important that you work on your whole body

This app normally paid for but currently free

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.downdogapp&fbclid=IwAR3UVZLAFuBsACBYUstvcM3wF6MbFWgVoDlUOAOPG7As5tdmSxmBOXF9sRk

or via Youtube an alternative

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5q283SxchA?fbclid=IwAR3XSPG43Wu5kD4y51xr5DJjqy55FdflbBjFKB-0Ia4DzQqphRB458o_LhU

Or preventing Kayaking injuries

https://youtu.be/SeNK_eiwwes

Stretching:

https://www.gaia.com/article/two-knee-spinal-twist-pose-jathara-parivartanasana?utm_source=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_medium=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_term=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_campaign=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&ch=my&fbclid=IwAR1Grwdx3bxr221Rm_Pr04LZ4vC8OWlrICEkNBbDwzLXqIZIrTAMKnf0i3k

ROLLING PRACTICE

Struggling to understand the theory behind rolling have a look at the following, especially if you have forgotten what you head, bum and legs should be doing have a look at this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=5eeDcHdLo-U&fbclid=IwAR0TEub7kWiTAsCQ_qyZHWYAQu6PMlvyEClMOY4SHq1RepmctGceHnj0V2g&app=desktop#dialog

Or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04EjznGvei8

THROWLINES

Whilst the weather is good, get out there and practice with your throwline or equivalent.

Make sure you can hit your target, quickly recoil your rope, etc.

See links below:

https://paddling.com/learn/how-to-quickly-coil-a-throw-rope/

https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/how-to-throw-a-rope-4-ways/

Stay safe and hope we are back paddling soon