Think Dragon Boating is Easy? There’s a Catch!
The Catch
One of the most important phases of a good dragon boat stroke is the catch and it is one of the most difficult...
Technique
Fitness
Should a Silver Fox Tackle a Dragon?
This post is a different format to the others. It is an interview with myself on the question of whether one can be a...
Injury
SWEAT, REST, REPEAT
So You Want Big Muscles?
Well here’s a bit of news for you…your muscle growth begins when your workout stops. Push your reps to failure...
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The Best Way to Balance Your Dragon Boat
Why are you losing? Your team trains hard but in races you seem to be ploughing through the water. Or dragging the back end...
Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling Technique (Part 1)
Does the following story sound familiar to you?
You turn up at your first dragon boating session. Someone looks you up and down and says...
Sit Up and Take Note
Can simply sitting up during your stroke make the boat go faster?
All dragon boat paddlers know that when there is movement in the boat,...
Think Dragon Boating is Easy? There’s a Catch!
The Catch
One of the most important phases of a good dragon boat stroke is the catch and it is one of the most difficult...
A High Stroke Rate vs A Long Stroke
In this post I will attempt to answer the long standing question of whether a high stroke rate wins races or a long strong...
Effect of Dead Weight in a Dragon boat
What is the effect of dead weight (weight you do not need) on the performance of a dragon boat? Many dragon boaters bring bottled...
That’s What She S.A.I.D. How to be a Better Paddler
The acronym S.A.I.D. means, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand.
Essentially, when the body is exposed to a particular type of exercise or movement (stressor),...
Understand and Train Your Energy Systems
In past posts we have discussed the energy systems that we use. In this post we are going to cover these same energy systems...
Garmin Forerunner 935 Review
This is not a review of the Garmin Forerunner 935 from the view of what it can do for you as a sports watch....
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The Evolution of Your Dragon Boat Technique: From Novice to Elite
Some people will move through stages from a pure novice with enthusiasm towards becoming an elite paddler. Many paddlers will reach a level of...
