Hi:

Hey all:

Would any body know what simple excercises one could do to stay in shape for
kayaking over the winter? I swim at the pool 3x or more weekly(weakly) :-)
.. This helps.

I am no athlete and I have a weight bench and all the weights but never use
it. Just looking for a light workout regime to stay ready for that first
day on the water in the spring. I don't know what muscle groups are involved
or what would one do to trim them up. I'm thinking about bentover and
upright rows with dumbbells but know little about the sport of body
building. What could be done for the muscles that rotate the torso when
kayaking ?

TIA for what might make a good discussion.
John
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On 12-Jan-2004, Melissa wrote:

Swimming is always good, but I would add Yoga and bicycling to the
mix.

And if there's too much snow for safe cycling, cross-country skiing
is excellent. If you do free technique, don't forget that one old
name for the offset* is "paddle dance" - great for paddling muscles.

Mike
* I can never remember the American name for this - V?.

I spend time on a rowing machine in the basement watching DVD's.
Concept2 indoor row machine - not inexpensive but my own personal
opinion is that for me, one of the best buys I have made. While it is
not "paddling," I do get to workout at whatever speed and for whatever
distance I want. Usually do 10,000 meters which works out to around 6
and half miles per day. I found that doing this last winter help
immensely when the ice fishermen finally had to pack up and leave.
Personally not a fan of outdoor activities when the temperature falls
down to 20 or lower.
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