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Yearly Archives: 2023

Timing is Important. Or is it?

One of the first things I learned as a dragon boater is that good timing is important. I have had many conversations with fellow...

Unlocking Performance Through Heart Rate Zones

Dragon boat paddling is a dynamic and demanding sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.To optimize your training and prepare...

Unlocking The Endurance Factor

Introduction Dragon boating, a sport with ancient roots and a modern-day thrill, requires a unique blend of strength, teamwork, and above all, endurance. In the...

The Role of Strength Training in Dragon Boating

Dragon Boat racing is not just a water sport. It is a thrilling test of strength and endurance that demands peak physical condition. The...

Design Your Own Dragon Boat Strength Training Program

In a previous post (The Role of Strength Training in Dragon Boating) we established the significance of strength training in the context of dragon...

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),...

Training, Recovery and Supercompensation

Introduction You might be surprised to hear that training itself doesn't make you fitter – it's the recovery period afterward that truly matters. In this...