where valuable insights await to empower athletes

Becoming a better paddler doesn't just come from spending hours on the water---it comes from understanding the mechanics behind every movement, the way your body, blade, and stroke work together to propel the boat forward.

If there's one fitness mistake I see that's extremely common amongst Dragon Boat Paddlers is they lack endurance fitness. Let's talk about how endurance training for dragon boat can increase paddler performance.

The goal isn't just to get in shape---it's about developing the specific movement patterns and strength needed to execute efficient paddling over long distances, during hard efforts, or in challenging conditions.

Timing is everything when it comes to paddling. When all components (body, blade, stroke, and boat) are synchronized, it creates what we call "boat glide." This flow allows the boat to move effortlessly across the water.

The end goal or race distance you will train for in the training period
will help determine the start of building a race strategy.

Without the groundwork that defines what gets a paddler on a boat and in a race, many teams struggle trying to move forward and sometimes new the new paddlers get frustrated and don't return.

Every good organization requires a mindset of growth. Being prepared is the difference between clubs with solid growth plans and those without.

What to do when you know you should train and you want to train but you feel like you have lost that part of yourself that once trained

In sports, improvement doesn't come quickly and setting goals requires focus and sacrifice.

If you will be doing a time trial on the erg I have complied a list of things to consider to ensure you train properly!

As athletes, we know that training is more than just physical exertion---it's about mentally and emotionally preparing ourselves to perform at our highest level.

Here's a quick visual aid to help prepare yourself for training. Getting focused and present is the aim in training.

The setbacks we encounter while athlete performance training unveil a profound truth about what we can expect in future performance. Learn to dissect performance history to get back on track.

"Form. It dictates our ability to connect with the water in a positive and efficient way that translates to stroke power. Our form is the
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