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
Meet My Very Good Friend Tabata
Figure 1: "What the Hell Was THAT!!!"
A Tabata is a high-intensity workout protocol that has fitness benefits. It is also a very short workout....
Injury
How to Strengthen Your Shoulders and Look Great
The previous post in this series, “Why You Need To Strengthen Your Shoulders”, described the role of the rotor cuff and other muscles in...
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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...
Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling Technique (Part 2)
So, you have read Part 1 of Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling?
What more can we add?
You will discover from my blogs that I am a...
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...
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...
No Pain. No Gain. No Problem.
Featured image supplied by Komodo Paddle Club
Dragon boating is a sport and as such you may have noticed that 24 to 48 hours...
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...
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This is W.A.R. – How Much Power Do You Create in...
Introduction
How much power do you create? In the realm of dragon boating, where teamwork reigns supreme, the concept of "Wins Above Replacement" (WAR) has...
