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...
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Fitness
Pass the Energy Please Part 3 – The Glycolytic System. Short...
This is the third post in the “Pass the Energy Please” series. Go to our blog to read the others.
Remember the graph from the...
Injury
No Pain. No Gain. No Problem.
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Dragon boating is a sport and as such you may have noticed that 24 to 48 hours...
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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...
Effect of Crew Movement on Dragon Boat Speed
In rowing, the mass of the crew is much more than the mass of the shell. Therefore, any movements by the crew affects the...
Muscle Recovery for the Dragon Boater
Special Note: Recovery is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas in Sports Science. New discoveries and studies are coming out every day....
Using Visualisation for Dragon Boating
Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret weapon to take your paddling to the next level? Spoiler alert: it’s in your mind. Visualisation,...
Become a Better Dragon Boat Paddler in One Day – Find the Kinematic Sequence
Have you ever wondered how top golfers can hit the ball so far, so effortlessly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGnYLXlfjbU
Have you ever wondered how a baseball pitcher can throw...
Pass the Energy Please Part 3 – The Glycolytic System. Short duration, Moderate power
This is the third post in the “Pass the Energy Please” series. Go to our blog to read the others.
Remember the graph from the...
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Dragon Boat Injuries: Heal Faster, Paddle Stronger
Dragon boating is a physically demanding sport involving repetitive, forceful paddling motions that stress the body, leading to various injuries.
This post is not designed...
