TRAINING SUP

TURNING

Stand up paddleboards are not easy to turn. We don’t have side thrusters to dock up to the beach or go around buoys. Fortunately, there are some easy tips and techniques that will help you handle your SUP. Pivot Turn- The pivot turn is a turn that you will probably see used the most [...]

 

ENERGY SYSTEMS

As we progress in our stand up paddling we begin to look for ways to improve. The first and most important thing to do is to get your technique dialed in. Read our Stoke Breakdown article for more information on basic stand up paddle technique. Once we become comfortable with our technique, it is time to [...]

 

TRAIN SMARTER

 

Before I started training this year I decided that I would keep a stand up paddle training log. I started the log to keep track of my progress as well as to use for future reference and comparison. Below this article you will be able to see the exact copy of my log from [...]

 

STROKE BREAKDOWN

These stand up paddle stroke rules are applicable whether you are trying to win your next race or you simply want to prevent fatigue on your sunset paddles. Check out our articles in the training section for ways to increase your speed and endurance, but only after you have your technique down!

 

SUP CROSS-TRAINING

There are a couple of approaches to training for stand up paddlers. One approach is known as cross-training where most aerobic training is done through a variety of basic exercises such as running, swimming, biking, and maybe even the Gazelle elliptical trainer. Basically anything that gets your

PERFECT TECHNIQUE

An important aspect of any sport is technique. Using proper technique will help an individual perform at a higher level for a longer period of time as well as prevent injury. When I began stand up paddle racing two years ago I found myself searching for answers for the correct mechanics in stand up

 

HOW DO I TRAIN FOR STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING?

In the world of endurance sports, stand up paddle boarding is the new kid on the block. As a stand up paddle competitor and race organizer I have seen stand up paddlers of every skill level take to the water to race. Some of us have GPS watches and are gunning for gold